Data and facts
USA travel in numbers. Clear charts with real sources, from national park visitor figures to climate. Growing over time.
The most visited US national parks
Great Smoky Mountains draws more than twice as many visitors as the second-placed Zion.
How visitor numbers have developed
Total recreation visits across all national park sites per year. The 2020 pandemic slump and the new 2024 record stand out.
The hottest destinations in summer
Average daytime high in midsummer, from our climate data. Death Valley is clearly out in front.
Where it is mildest in winter
Average daytime high in January. Southern Florida and the Keys lead the way.
What was talked about most on the forum
Las Vegas, San Francisco and the Grand Canyon were the constant topics in the USA-TALK.DE archive. Counted are the posts mentioning each place.
The busiest US airports
Atlanta is not only the biggest airport in the USA, but for years the busiest in the world. Total passengers per year.
The most punctual US airlines
On time means: at the gate, no more than 15 minutes after schedule. Delta led clearly in 2024.