It seems that nature lovers are doing more than admiring nature at our national parks, at least according to a press release survey from MissTravel.com which claims that 1 in 5 travelers have enjoyed sex on America’s public lands. Zion National Park was crowned the top place where couples have done more than explore nature based on the survey of 8,500 traveling singles.
Brandon Wade, Founder & CEO of the website that conducted the survey notes in the press release that “Mother Nature inspires people to shed their inhibitions and give in to their primal urges. At a National Park, there are lots of secluded areas off the beaten path, and it wouldn’t be too difficult to find a quiet, romantic spot for two people to be alone together.”
While the one in five number may at first appear rather high, it’s important to remember that there are some national parks that have hotel lodging and camping within the park. Below are the top 10 parks where people are having sex according to the survey:
Number 1: Zion (Utah)
Photo: Jeffrey Strain
Number 2: Dry Tortugas (Florida)
Photo: Richard Lopez
Number 3: Redwood (California)
Photo: Jeffrey Strain
Number 4: Mammoth Cave (Kentucky)
Photo: Jeff Kubina
Number 5: Arches (Utah)
Photo: Jeffrey Strain
Number 6: American Samoa (American Samoa)
Photo: eutrophication&hypoxia
Number 7: Biscayne (Florida)
Photo: Bruce Tuten
Number 8:Big Bend (Texas)
Photo: Robert Hensley
Number 9: Congaree (South Carolina)
Photo: Hunter Desportes
Number 10: Great Smoky Mountains (Tennessee)
Photo: Carl Wycoff