Last Tuesday, a pair of French hikers died of heat exhaustion in White Sands National Monument after setting out on a day hike without enough water. Three days later a hiker was killed by a grizzly bear in Yellowstone. These incidents are unspeakable tragedies for the people and families involved, but the fact that they make national news underscores a key point: the nation's national parks are an incredibly safe place to visit.Read full article >>