How Many National Parks Are There?

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The simple answer to the question, “How many national parks are there?” is 63. But a deeper look beyond that number reveals dozens of magnificent national parks in the United States.

History of U.S. National Park

President Woodrow Wilson signed the act that created the National Park Service on August 25, 1916. Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the United States.

The Most Visited U.S. National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee and North Carolina home to some of the highest mountains in the eastern United States.

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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

covers more than 1.2 million acres, including the famous Grand Canyon, which is considered one of the Natural Wonders of the World.

The Oldest U.S. National Park

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The nation’s first national park is also widely considered the world’s first national park.

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Sequoia National Park, California

home to the General Sherman tree – the largest tree on Earth by volume. The surrounding Giant Forest is also home to five of the ten biggest trees in the world.

Other Unique National Parks in the U.S.

Isle Royale National Park, Michigan. an archipelago in the middle of Lake Superior, offers visitors unparalleled solitude and a bounty of activity. 

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