6. Half Dome, California
There are many places where people who are passionate about trails can have fun, but the Half Dome in California is only for those who are extremely prepared!
You can find this mountain in Yosemite National Park, where it’s going to take you over 10 hours to complete a hiking trail. Although trails are equipped with cable wires that are meant to help tourists, they are not strong enough to save someone’s life in case of an incident.
There are over 60 visitors who have slipped on the trail and lost their lives, but that doesn’t stop other adventurous people from trying it out. This touristic attraction welcomes millions of curious visitors every year, and many are those who are daring to try its dangerous and deadly trails. Those who were lucky enough and came back alive said that the views make up for all the risks during the adventure!
10 thoughts on “Tourists Should Stay Away From These 8 Dangerous and Popular Attractions!”
I have been to several of these n so have my adult children with their young families. You FOLLOW the rules and you will be ok!!
Stay away from it I say.
I myself haven’t been to any of those places but being from Cherokee NC with the Great Smoky Mountains neighboring our Reservation, you see people taking risks all the time. Of course everyone loves seeing the wildlife but when they want to crowd up around the elk, putting themselves and the elk in danger, is not smart at all. The same goes for bears who are even more dangerous and to some people they don’t care! Clingman’s Dome and the Chimneys are other great places to see but not without risks. Not that far of a hike but the high elevations, steep paths to the top and sometimes high winds are unseen hazards to remember.
Thank you for offering what should be common sense advise.
Pure sensationalism. I’ve been to several of these places and never felt in danger. Follow the posted rules and you’ll be fine.
I have been to most of thee places and always felt safe because I can walk and chew gum at the same time, ( i. e. obey the signs and rules.)
Been to Pike Peak and we took the Tram, it’ a long but has some fantastic views. We looked at the road when we enjoying the top and my son and I said NO Thanks on the road it’ dangerous.
Yes, we foolishly hiked Great Sand Dunes National park with the wrong shoes and no water. It was very hot and pushed my asthmatic wife to the edge trying to make it to the top. Medrano Creek was actually flowing when it shouldn’t have. That was some help to cool our feet. We are older but should have been wiser. Never saw the quicksand that this article mentioned. Good thing!
As a photographer I have been to 6 out of the 8 locations. As long as you obey the warning signs you will be okay, however some people just put themselves in harms way. In return it is the individuals fault. The warning signs are there for a reason.
I totally agree. i have been to several of these also. Follow the rules, use common sense and you will be fine.