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About US national park

A US national parks map that displays all 5 national park regions and the 63 national parks of the United States. There are 2 separate insets to show the 2 national parks of Hawaii and 8 national parks of Alaska.

Popular National Parks – Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Acadia National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Glacier National Park

Each park has its own unique landscapes, wildlife, and cultural history, making them popular destinations for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, and nature lovers alike.

History of National Parks in the US

A. Chronology of National Parks creation:

  1. Yellowstone National Park (1872)
  2. Sequoia National Park (1890)
  3. Yosemite National Park (1890)
  4. Mount Rainier National Park (1899)
  5. Crater Lake National Park (1902)
  6. Mesa Verde National Park (1906)
  7. Rocky Mountain National Park (1915)
  8. Grand Canyon National Park (1919)
  9. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (1934)
  10. Acadia National Park (1916)

B. Key National Parks legislation:

  1. Antiquities Act of 1906
  2. National Park Service Organic Act of 1916
  3. Wilderness Act of 1964
  4. Endangered Species Act of 1973

C. Evolution of National Parks in the US:

  1. Early national parks focused on preserving natural wonders.
  2. Later national parks began to incorporate cultural and historical sites.
  3. National parks continue to evolve to include more diverse landscapes and cultural histories, as well as to address issues like climate change and conservation.

Top National Parks in the US

  1. Yellowstone National Park
  2. Yosemite National Park
  3. Grand Canyon National Park
  4. Zion National Park
  5. Arches National Park
  6. Grand Teton National Park
  7. Glacier National Park
  8. Rocky Mountain National Park
  9. Acadia National Park
  10. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  11. Bryce Canyon National Park
  12. Olympic National Park

National Parks by Region

West

  1. Yellowstone National Park
  2. Grand Canyon National Park
  3. Yosemite National Park
  4. Zion National Park
  5. Rocky Mountain National Park

Southwest

  1. Arches National Park
  2. Bryce Canyon National Park
  3. Grand Teton National Park
  4. Joshua Tree National Park
  5. Canyonlands National Park

Midwest

  1. Isle Royale National Park
  2. Badlands National Park
  3. Voyageurs National Park
  4. Cuyahoga Valley National Park
  5. Mammoth Cave National Park

Southeast

  1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  2. Everglades National Park
  3. Shenandoah National Park
  4. Congaree National Park
  5. Mammoth Cave National Park

Northeast

  1. Acadia National Park
  2. Shenandoah National Park
  3. Cape Cod National Seashore
  4. Gateway National Recreation Area
  5. Adirondack Park

National Parks by State

A. Alaska

  1. Denali National Park and Preserve
  2. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
  3. Katmai National Park and Preserve
  4. Kenai Fjords National Park

B. Arizona

  1. Grand Canyon National Park
  2. Petrified Forest National Park
  3. Saguaro National Park

C. California

  1. Channel Islands National Park
  2. Death Valley National Park
  3. Joshua Tree National Park
  4. Kings Canyon National Park
  5. Lassen Volcanic National Park
  6. Pinnacles National Park
  7. Redwood National and State Parks
  8. Sequoia National Park
  9. Yosemite National Park

D. Colorado

  1. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
  2. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
  3. Mesa Verde National Park
  4. Rocky Mountain National Park

E. Florida

  1. Biscayne National Park
  2. Dry Tortugas National Park
  3. Everglades National Park

F. Hawaii

  1. Haleakalā National Park
  2. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

G. Maine

  1. Acadia National Park

H. Montana

  1. Glacier National Park

I. North Carolina

  1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

J. South Dakota

  1. Badlands National Park
  2. Wind Cave National Park

K. Tennessee

  1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

L. Utah

  1. Arches National Park
  2. Bryce Canyon National Park
  3. Canyonlands National Park
  4. Capitol Reef National Park
  5. Zion National Park

M. Wyoming

  1. Grand Teton National Park
  2. Yellowstone National Park

Activities in National Parks

  • Hiking and backpacking
  • Camping
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Fishing
  • Scenic drives
  • Rock climbing
  • Winter sports
  • Water activities
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