This data is a CSV file from the NPS 2018 that provides data on Search and Rescue missions in national parks such as lat/long coordinates, state, park name, park id, condition of subject, and fatality.
C:/Users/danas/Documents/School/Earth Systems R/data/
csv_name <- "20190724_Georeferenced_ABBRV_2018AnnualSAR_0.csv"
csv_file <- paste(csv_path, csv_name, sep="")
sar_csv <- read.csv(csv_file)
Insights from the Data
The data highlights significant trends in search and rescue missions across states and national parks in the United States. California, Utah, and Arizona emerge as the states with the highest number of missions, reflecting the diverse terrain. Within national parks, the Grand Canyon in Arizona stands out with the highest number of missions. Recovery missions are prominent in Arizona and California, underscoring the need for preventative efforts to keep park guests safe. Organ Pipe Cactus in Arizona and Golden Gate in California record the highest number of recovery missions, reflecting the unique challenges faced in these environments. Additionally, Glacier Bay in Alaska, Grand Teton in Wyoming, and Pinnacles in California present challenges in locating individuals, having the highest rates of unfound individuals.
Top Three States for Missions
California: 468 Missions
Utah: 411 Missions
Arizona: 356 Missions
Top Three National Parks for Missions
Grand Canyon (AZ): 333 Missions
Sequoia and Kings Canyon (CA): 237 Missions
Rocky Mountain (CO): 217 Missions
Top Three States with Highest Recovery Missions (Fatal)
Arizona: 23 Missions
California: 20 Missions
Washington: 12 Missions
Top Three National Parks with Highest Recovery Missions
Organ Pipe Cactus (AZ): 13 Missions
Golden Gate (CA): 10 Missions
Grand Canyon (AZ): 9 Missions
Top Three National Parks with Most Unfound People
Glacier Bay (AK) : 17
Grand Teton (WY) : 14
Pinnacles (CA): 8