One of Montana’s Camping Sites Is One of the Most Dangerous
Being able to get away from all the screens and being able to spend some time in the woods in Montana is what a lot of people look forward to. Some people dream all year long of when they can set up camp by a lake, river, or stream in our woods. We know this because of the amount of people who reserve and fill up the campsites in Montana.
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Camping in Montana isn't always a safe adventure. Even if you are in an established campsite. There is a lot that can happen. One camping site, in particular, in Montana has made a list of "The 15 Most Dangerous Camping Sites in the US", according to Comic Stadium. If you have camped in Montana, you may be able to guess which site they have labeled as "dangerous".
Montana's Most Dangerous Camping Site
They have identified Glacier National Park as one of the most dangerous camping sites. They point to "Annually, 2-3 visitors die from various causes, including drowning, rockslides and avalanches". They also mention that there have been grizzly bear attacks in the park in the past.
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Montana Should Have More Than One on the List
There should be two camping sites in Montana on this list. They do mention Yellowstone National Park as another dangerous place to camp, but they credit the park to Wyoming, not Montana, even though the park is in both states.
Camping can be an adventure and incredibly enjoyable. It can also be dangerous, so make sure you take precautions and be safe out there.
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