http://national-parks-guru.com National Parks News en-us Copyright 2012 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:36:20 -0600 http://national-parks-guru.com/articles/grand-canyon-national-parks.phpgrand canyon national parks, national parks, national park service<p>In the state of Arizona is Grand Canyon National Parks. This park is one of the most historic and oldest in the nation. The main feature of this park is of course the spectacular Grand Canyon, a massive gorge through which the Colorado River flows. The Grand Canyon is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world and is considered nothing less than a natural wonder. The park itself spans around 1900 miles and is located in the counties of Mohave and Coconino. <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/grand+canyon+national+parks,+national+parks,+national+park+service" rel="tag">grand canyon national parks, national parks, national park service</a></p>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:36:20 -0600 http://national-parks-guru.com/articles/oregon-national-parks.phporegon national parks, national parks, national park service<p>One way to get away from it all and spend some time in unspoiled wilderness is to visit Oregon National Parks. Crater Lake National Park is located in the southern part of the state with its main feature being the lake for which it is named. In May of 1902, this park was the sixth one established in the United States. Crater Lake is Oregon's only national park and is located at the site of what used to be Mount Mazama, a volcano that was destroyed. <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/oregon+national+parks,+national+parks,+national+park+service" rel="tag">oregon national parks, national parks, national park service</a></p>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:36:20 -0600 http://national-parks-guru.com/national parks information, national parks, national park service<p>Are you trying to find information on the National parks, the web is a great place to start. The definition of a national park is an area of land reserved by the government that cannot be built upon and is used as a wildlife and nature refuge.In the US, the Department of the Interior is in charge of managing these parks. Within the American parks you will discover not only beautiful scenery but historic landmarks and various monuments. You will want to experience some of these parks first hand when you have the chance. <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/national+parks+information,+national+parks,+national+park+service" rel="tag">national parks information, national parks, national park service</a></p>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:36:20 -0600 http://national-parks-guru.com/articles/national-yosemite.phpnational yosemite, national parks, national park service<p>The National Yosemite Park is located in the state of California. This park is situated in the east of Madera, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. Covering 1189 square miles, the park is one of the most popular, and one of the oldest national parks in the United States. It is estimated that more than three million people visit the park annually. The majority of them spend their time at Yosemite in the valley area. The Yosemite Valley is seven square miles and although that seems small compared to the total area of the park there is still lots to see and do. <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/national+yosemite,+national+parks,+national+park+service" rel="tag">national yosemite, national parks, national park service</a></p>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:36:20 -0600