America's famed national parks are consistently some of the country's top travel destinations from year to year. However, this does not mean that iconic parks aren't without issues. Just this year, several of America's most famous parks dealt with various headaches that have the potential to sully a trip somewhat.
Whether it's something dramatic, like the Grand Canyon suffering significant fire damage to its North Rim , or more minor headaches like Yosemite's heavy traffic during peak season or Yellowstone's ongoing issue of "tourons" illegally pulling off the road to try and get closer to wildlife , even the most spectacular parks are not immune to tragedy or annoying hassles.
If you're interested in experiencing America's great outdoors without the irritations that can come wit