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Each release gives you a headline finding, a per-unit data table, the full methodology, and downloadable CSVs and PNGs cleared for editorial use. Everything is computed from the official NPS Visitor Use Statistics package, so the numbers survive fact-checking against the primary source.

If you cover national parks, public lands, or U.S. travel, you're welcome to use these analyses with attribution. Each release includes a suggested citation line and a contact form link for data questions or custom pulls.

June 19, 2026 · Data release
1.51M

Utah's national parks, visitation through 2025 and the Arches timed-entry question

Official NPS recreation-visit counts for all five Utah national parks, plus the Arches timed-entry timeline, cleared for editorial use with attribution.

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June 12, 2026 · Data release
38% / 42%

New Mexico national parks, least-busy months in print-ready charts

Two high-resolution charts for Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands, built from official NPS monthly recreation-visit data and cleared for editorial use with attribution.

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August 31, 2026 · Data release
57.9%

205 of 354 NPS reporting codes had a higher shoulder-month share

Of those 205 codes, 135 also recorded more average annual visits during April, May, September, and October. Yellowstone's four-month share reached 38.5%.

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Last updated · 2026-08-31