I have only been to two National Parks but I thought it would be fun to learn about more and share them with you! These parks are beautiful places and if you are a person who loves camping, hiking, or just nature you will love these parks!
1. Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Located in North West Wyoming.
2. Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Located in mid-east California.
3. Zion National Park
Zion National Park is a southwest Utah nature preserve. Located in south-west Utah.
4. Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton is the highest mountain in Grand Teton National Park, in Northwest Wyoming, and a classic destination in American. Located in north-west Wyoming.
5. Arches National Park
Arches National Park lies north of Moab in the state of Utah. Bordered by the Colorado River in the southeast, it’s known as the site of more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches. Located in south-east Utah.
6. Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park, is home to much of the immense Grand Canyon, with its layered bands of red rock revealing millions of years of geological history. Located in northern Arizona.
7. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the sprawling landscape encompassing lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Located in south-east Tennessee.
8. Rocky Mountains National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park spans the Continental Divide and encompasses protected mountains, forests, and alpine tundra. Located in northern Colorado.
9. Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park is a 1.5 million-acre wetland preserve. Often compared to a grassy, slow-moving river, the Everglades is made up of coastal mangroves, sawgrass marshes and pine Flatwoods that are home to hundreds of animal species. Located in South Florida.
10. Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake National Park is known for its namesake Crater Lake, formed by the now-collapsed volcano, Mount Mazama. Located in south-west Oregon.
11. Redwood National Park
Redwood National and State Parks are a string of protected forests, beaches, and grasslands along Northern California’s coast. Located in north-west California.
12. Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park has the Skyline Drive running its length, and a vast network of trails includes a section of the long-distance Appalachian Trail. Located in north-west Virginia.
13. Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons. Located in south-west Texas.
14. Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park is home to the nation’s largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American West. These majestic plants found only in a small portion of the United States. Located in south-east Arizona.
15. Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park It’s rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Located in north-east California.
Thank you for reading this article! I hope you enjoyed it and learned something or found what you were looking for! And this is only 15 of the National Parks out of 58!
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