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In this age where technology is in every space of life, many Americans are ditching tech for trees. A new report by insurance comparison website, Insuranks, finds 2 in 3 Americans are going camping in 2023.
However,as more people are drawn to this affordable type of vacation, it’s getting harder to find quiet places to go.
We determined every state’s most popular state or national park based on which ones people are searching about the most.
In a survey of more than 1,000 people, nearly 1 in 5 (19%) shared they’re going on more camping trips in 2023 to save money. However, these budget-friendly trips don’t appear to be immune to inflation. 70% feel camping is getting more expensive in 2023.
In states that have national parks, those are often the most popular. Unsurprisingly, Yellowstone National Park is the favorite park of both Idaho and Wyoming.
Although a small part of the park resides in Montana, Glacier National Park is the favorite there.
With its abundance of national and state parks,the number one choice is Joshua Tree National Park. The park beat out Yosemite as the most popular in the state.
There are so many beautiful spots in Tennessee that two state parks are tied for the best in the state.
Fall Creek Falls State Park and Rock Island State Park share the top spot. Out further East, one of the most popular state parks in New York wasn’t Niagara Falls, but the Grand Canyon of the East: Letchworth State Park.
Across the entire U.S., state parks didn’t stand a chance against national parks. The most popular parks in the nation are all national parks or trails, many of them out West.
Yellowstone ranked first followed by the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park. Once again, Joshua Tree beat out Yosemite as the 5th most popular place.
In the top 10, only two parks were on the East Coast: Acadia National Park and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The trail spans across 14 states and is more than 2,100 miles long!
While many love to drive through and hike in these parks, not everyone prefers to camp in these spaces. 1 in 3 prefer to camp in private campgrounds instead.
However, finding the ideal camping site is getting harder for Americans. Nearly 2 in 3 (65%) say camping spots have gotten busier since 2020.
In fact, 37% had to camp elsewhere after finding first come, first serve campsites full while on a trip. For campsites requiring reservations, more than 1 in 4 (29%) are having trouble getting a spot.
While 27% find reviews to be most important when choosing a campground, some people may purposefully not review their favorite spots.
More than 1 in 4 (26%) admitted they try to keep their favorite camping spot a secret so it doesn’t get too busy.
Whether it’s bugs or a lack of bathroom accommodations, camping isn’t for everyone. However, some are being drawn to the outdoors with the promise of “glamping.” Glamping is camping with all the amenities.
It’s described as more luxurious camping because it includes comfortable sleeping arrangements, bathrooms (usually even running water!), as well as food. But all of that also comes with a price tag.
When it comes to glamping vs camping, on average, Americans are spending more to glamp. Campers will shell out an average of $258, but while glamping, people spend nearly double that: $487.
The added cost appears to be worth it for those who have tried glamping because 68% say they like it better than camping.
Glamping is often promoted by influencers online, and social media seems to draw some out of their homes and into the wilderness. Nearly 1 in 6 (14%) camp in places based on how ‘Instagrammable’ it is, meaning they choose their vacations based on which will provide the best images for social media. It’s especially important for younger generations: 22% of Gen Z admit to doing this.
As more individuals go camping, it is also growing in importance to understand whether camping or outdoor activities require insurance. It does not matter whether it is camping, glamping, or other outdoor activities, a number of insurances can be bought which guarantees safety in the event of unexpected occurrences.
It is made to cover people going outdoors, whether it is for hiking, skiing, or even camping. This insurance policy can assist the people to mitigate potential losses that might occur through accidents, injuries and liabilities. Most often this type of insurance includes medical expenses, hospitalization, and covering for ambulances.
Liability coverage is needed so that an individual can have protection from legal expenses as well as damages when the individual hurts someone while going about outdoor activities.
For example, if while skiing one collides into someone accidentally, their medical expenses and any other legal fees can be settled by liability insurance.
The camping gear and bikes are a one time investment that lovers of the outdoors will purchase for their activities. Equipment insurance goes further and covers loss that has arisen as a result of theft, damage, or accidents. That enables you to have your outdoor gear replaced or repaired while not facing a lot of financial pressure.
Even those people who own or operate a campground, need to have insurance against the risks posed by the running of the campground. So when it comes to Campsite Insurance, this would generally include professional indemnity insurance, property insurance and also workers compensation.
This covers destruction of business property, injury sustained by visitors, downtime caused by unforeseen circumstances such as disasters, equipment failure and more
Special outdoor adventure insurance should cover medical bills (for injuries people sustain), trip cancellation and expenses incurred due to lost gear or other damage. It also includes liability coverage, which is especially helpful in case you accidentally hurt someone during your trip.
Methodology
To determine the most popular national or state park, we analyzed the Google search volume of 3,785 search phrases and terms relating to the names of state and national parks in America over the period from May 2020 to May 2023.
In July 2023, we surveyed 1,053 people about camping habits and preferences. People ranged in age from 18 to 85, averaging 41. 50% were men, 49% were women, and 1% were nonbinary.
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