National Parks Of America
The National Parks of America have a rich and diverse history that spans all the way back to 1872. This is when Yellowstone National Park was established, making it the first of its kind. To this day, Yellowstone remains one of the most popular parks in the country and boasts Old Faithful, the most famous geyser in America. Today there are 58 official national parks, but many other government protected reserves and monuments.
The next park to be established after Yellowstone was Sequoia National Park located in California. This park was established in 1890, the same year as Yosemite National Park in the same state. These parks are also very popular, perhaps the most popular of the eight parks in California. To follow these parks was Mount Rainier in Oregon and Crater Lake in Oregon. Mount Rainier was of course named for the summit while Crater Lake got its moniker from the massive lake that is the deepest in the United States.
In the early 1900s many other parks began popping up all over the world. For example in 1916 the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was born. To this day tourists flock to the park to get a close look at the breathtaking natural features of the landscape. One year later in 1917 came Denali National Park, far away in the frosty state of Alaska. Denali has a lot to offer even today, including guided tours, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding and so much more. Other notable parks around the country include Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota and Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado to name just three.
No matter where you are in the United States there is likely a park near you. While the National Parks of America are not evenly distributed there are enough of them to give all citizens the chance to visit at least one. If you are someone who loves the outdoors you will appreciate the pristine beauty of these protected areas. All national parks require an entry fee for admission, however there are yearly passes that can save you money on fees if you visit often. National parks are the perfect place for a day-long getaway or a week long camping trip. They truly have something to offer the whole family.
To cut waste, Grand Canyon National Park banning sales of bottled water - KTAR.com
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National Parks Slammed for Involvement in Elephant Deaths - AllAfrica.com
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Effort Under Way In Congress To Reinstate Ban On Firearms in . A group of congressmen, led by two members of Washington state's delegation, is trying to reinstate a ban against visitors carrying firearms in national parks. Rep. Jim McDermott says he and Rep. Norm Dicks decided to ... | ||
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide | National Parks Traveler You would think someone who has circumnavigated Alaska by foot, skis, and raft would know a little something about backpacking gear, and Andrew Skurka certainly does. Whereas Colin Fletcher became the guru of the ... | ||
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Wind Cave National Park Officials To Discuss Management of . Most national park boundaries are fairly static, not growing or shrinking over the years. But Wind Cave National Park is growing by more than 5500 acres thanks to an acquisition arranged by The Conservation Fund, and now ... | ||
Coney Island to be transformed into nature park Coney Island (pictured) off Punggol is set to be the ninth nature park in Singapore, according to the National Parks Board (NParks). The island, which is rich in biodiversity and a popular fishing.. | ||
On a Mission to Promote Nation Abroad - AllAfrica.com
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Extreme weather hit national parks hard in 2011 - Global Winnipeg
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McD: Dont pack heat in national parks In a display of defiance at the U.S. Capitols governing gun lobby, Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., and eight colleagues have introduced legislation to reinstate a ban on carrying loaded firearms in Americas national parks. The legislation was prompted by Januarys murder of Mt. Rainier National Park ranger Margaret Anderson. Anderson was shot as she set up a road block for a car that didnt stop ... | ||
McD: Don't pack heat in national parks | Strange Bedfellows . In a display of defiance at the U.S. Capitol's governing gun lobby, Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash., and eight colleagues have introduced legislation to reinstate a ban on carrying loaded firearms in America's national parks... | ||
National Park Foundation awards $10,000 grant to Friends of Cumberland Gap Park The National Park Foundation, the official charity of Americas national parks, is proud to award the Friends of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park a 2012 Impact Grant to support the developme... | ||
Call to Claim Credit for Protecting Game Reserves, National Parks - AllAfrica.com
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Minister Kent Launches First Episode of "Operation Unplugged" TV Series TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today launched the first episode of Operation Unplugged, and introduced the cast ... | ||
Sarawak national parks, nature reserves charge new rates, beginning May 1 *latest! - The Borneo Post
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States national parks will not follow plan to ban plastic bottles While Grand Canyon National Park is moving ahead with a ban on plastic water bottles, there is no move to do so at Mount Rainier National Park... | ||
Does lava flow in Yosemite National Park? - DVICE
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March Activities At Pipe Spring National . - National Parks Traveler Arizona culture and heritage will be on display at Pipe Spring National Monument in March as the park celebrates Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. Helping the park staff out with some of the events will be ... | ||
Discriminating Explorer: Visiting Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve By . - National Parks Traveler
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Pondering the Presidents In the. - National Parks Traveler Visiting America's national parks is a great way to learn about the lives and legacies of our presidents. At least 32 sites in the National Park System commemorate the lives of these men. And then there are six more units that ... | ||
Sixteen Foot-Long Python Captured At . - National Parks Traveler Park officials say that "many national parks struggle to manage the impacts on resources by invasive exotic animals and plants, but it seems that the Burmese python in the Everglades has captured the attention of the media ... | ||
Multi-million dollar donation for Abel Tasman Park One of New Zealand's most iconic national parks is set for an ecological overhaul... | ||
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