@todaycalifornian: 3 California national parks rank among nation's deadliest, report finds ⠀ Three California national parks rank among the nation's deadliest in an analysis by Outforia. The outdoor publication examined accidental deaths and visitor numbers from 2014 to 2022. Yosemite National Park led the nation with 61 accidental deaths; falls were the leading cause. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks recorded 42 deaths, with falls also leading. Death Valley National Park recorded 27 deaths, with vehicle crashes the leading cause.