National park visitors surge as Covid-19 pandemic restrictions wane

According to Yellowstone National Park, it saw the most visitors in May, with more than 483,100 people stopping by. Pictured, tourists at Yellowstone National Park on April 29, in Wyoming.

After more than a year of pandemic-related restrictions and limited travel, surging attendance figures across US national parks show Americans are eager to get back on the road and explore.

Last month, Yellowstone National Park saw the most visitors it has ever recorded for the month of May -- with more than 483,100 people stopping by, according to a Friday news release from the park.

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