The United States has many reserved areas that they make it a national park. Each state of the United States has national parks of its own. Due to the diversified ecosystem existing, each state protects these areas. A national park is place were ecosystems are untouched and highly protected.
Visitors are allowed but they must follow rules in order not to destroy or harm living things. The first national park that was established was the Yellowstone National Park in the 1872. Yellowstone was the first national park to be recognized by the world. Because of its unique ecosystem and wildlife, this national park is always visited.
The Old Faithful Geyser, is considered as one of the most popular features of Yellowstone National Park. You will be able to experience a place where subalpine forest is dominant. There are 58 national parks which are operated by the National park Service under the Department of the Interior.
There are eight national parks in Alaska which composes of Denali, Gates of the Arctic, Glacier Bay, Katmai, Kenai Fjords, Kobuk Valley, Lake Clark and Wrangell – St. Elias. One in American Samoa, the American Samoa National Park. There are three national parks in Arizona: Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and Saguaro.
We have the Hot Springs national park located in Arkansas. California has eight national parks that is visited all year round: Channel Islands, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Kings Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Redwood, Sequoia and Yosemite. Yosemite National Park is widely recognized internationally for its spectacular waterfalls, Giant Sequoia tree groves and the spectacular granite cliffs.
The Grand Teton National Park is the tallest mountain range in Teton Range. The Great Sand Dunes National Park displays sand dunes as high as 750 feet. It also has ancient forests that need to be protected from poachers. Alaska has the largest national park which is Wrangell-St. Elias. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was able to have more than nine million visitors in 2008.
Out of the 58 National Parks that is being maintained and protected, fourteen national parks were considered and designated World Heritage Sites. The fourteen national parks are the following: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Everglades National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Glaicier Bay National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Olympic National Park, Yellowstone National Park and the Yosemite National Park.
These national parks are considered to have great importance to the humanity. Each World Heritage Site is considered in the interest of the international community to protect and preserve it. Some of the parks in the United States are no longer designated as a national park having been disbanded.
The six national parks located in Alaska is designated as National Preserve wherein activities that may harm the park is not allowed. These activities that are banned are the following: hunting or poaching, oil and gas exploration. These national parks are protected and carefully taken care of by the National Park Services.
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Goivanni23 Says:
November 7th, 2010
I was able to visit The Grand Teton National Park last spring. I saw a boy who just throw a bottle of anywhere. I was just glad the park person talk to him
Tiara26 Says:
November 7th, 2010
I have been to The Old Faithful Geyser. It was stunning and a break from the fast phase New York.
4dfuture09 Says:
November 8th, 2010
I think this reservation of different national parks are a good Idea. This is the only gift we can give our children.
Xiara_79 Says:
November 8th, 2010
That is really annoying. People just throw away their garbage everywhere,even if the garbage can is just arms away.They should invent a moving trash bin just like they invented. lol
Christine_L Says:
November 8th, 2010
Government should be applauded and the rest of those people who works in the park. They have done a great job of preserving those places
Sugar_tiny Says:
November 8th, 2010
My dad and I use to go hunting on one of those places that they have actually banned hunters from going. But Im glad that they did!Now we have shifted our pass time activity in collecting stuffs.
stricky_me Says:
November 8th, 2010
58 National Parks that is being maintained and protected is not a joke. I work in one of this park. Maintaining them is really a huge job.Its like maintaining your cellphone for example you need to have in order to preserve it beauty Especially from people who can’t just behave and leave the environment from their bad habit.
troylie Says:
November 8th, 2010
I didn’t know that there are eight national parks in Alaska. I thought there are just six.
Daniel_C02 Says:
November 8th, 2010
Read this on a site for. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was able to have more than nine million visitors in 2008 – and I was one of them. Nice place and unforgettable vacation by the way.
RevilManny45 Says:
November 9th, 2010
As famous as Sarah Palin are those National Park of Alaska. Those Parks makes Alaska so stunning.
Paulodwight Says:
November 9th, 2010
One things that forget about the USA is its outstanding and stunning natural beauty. Away from all the busy life of the city this parks can give you relaxing ambience
Emer_Son5 Says:
November 9th, 2010
Vacation is relaxing when done in one of this Natural Parks. You can stay in a lodge within the park boundaries and feel the fresh air.
RogueBishop Says:
November 9th, 2010
With over 58 parks to choose from, you will have to start today. Great outdoors needed to be explore.
Katetriff Says:
November 9th, 2010
the Grand Canyon is one of the major wonders of the world, and one natural park and treasure of America. The site will blow you away.
Katetriff Says:
November 11th, 2010
I agree, but despite the huge size, the park trails and back country roads still easy to explore.I love it there!
Mellissatroad Says:
November 11th, 2010
Yellowstone, America’s first national park and Wyoming’s flagship attraction – don’t forget that guys.
Bab18 Says:
November 11th, 2010
Is there a good hotel we can stay on those parks. I don’t want to stay on a lodge.
Anthea_67 Says:
November 11th, 2010
Is Grand Canyon safe for Backpackers? or should we bring our Is there a park police during nights?
RicoHights Says:
November 11th, 2010
Did anyone talk about jaw dropping cliffs in here, because the Grand Canyon just happens to be one of the natural wonders of the World.
Loizar_cl Says:
November 13th, 2010
Who would disagree on that. The contour ,cliffs, the hues,the rivers and shades this is the placewhere America’s most recognizable features are preserved.
Jaypee Says:
November 13th, 2010
The perfect family getaway from a very wired world, national parks. A fun, educational but cheap family vacation
Sharon Says:
November 13th, 2010
As National Parks are particularly located in wilderness places, getting there involves flying and then driving a distance. That is not inexpensive.
Tyron Says:
November 13th, 2010
My kids going to enjoy hikes that have payoffs such as seeing a glacier in Glacier National Park . This is a good exercise too.
Shelle Says:
November 13th, 2010
America’s National Parks have plenty of things to do for kids. I am planning some summer vaction for them in the woods.
Shie Says:
November 13th, 2010
No matter how, this incredible National park in the US should be visited. Families can enjoy a healthy, inexpensive, family-friendly vacation in the Parks.
Florie Says:
November 13th, 2010
My daughter’s first time to see a moose in in Grand Teton National Park. She did scream so loud when she saw it.8.
Gloriee Says:
November 13th, 2010
I can’t forget the look on my eyes son when he saw the grand canyon. He is now taking up environmental studies because of it.
Blyt Says:
November 13th, 2010
I want to bring my three boys to a Child-Friendly Hiking Park someday . I am thinking of Yellowstone National Park.
Jasmin Says:
November 15th, 2010
I live with my daughter in New York. National Parks are just to expensive for me but I am still considering it in the summer.
Flurry Says:
November 15th, 2010
My dog love the parks. We usually do runs every morning since he likes it and good for me too
Janah Says:
November 15th, 2010
For 10 years, we’ve had lots of adventures in national parks and they weren’t always about seeing amazing sites, though, of course, we’ve certainly had our share of those.
Bibly Says:
November 15th, 2010
Every trip, whether with kids and just with wife, has been memorable. I’m grateful for those experiences and look forward to more in the future.
Janet Says:
November 15th, 2010
I guess most national park are for campers. So whether you want one of them it really does not matter – they are all majestic.
Harry Says:
November 15th, 2010
Camping allows us to experience the amazing things on the national parks up close. But we have our responsibility to preserve it.
Josephine Says:
November 15th, 2010
In my opinion, the best way to experience the parks is to camp there.It is just absurd to go home after a day tour.
Henry Says:
November 15th, 2010
The Grand Canyon is a great family-oriented vacation spot with lots of things for kids to do. We were there last summer with my sisters and it was a once in a lifetime experience.
Amy Says:
November 15th, 2010
WHen i go to a new state, I usually check out their national parks.I just love to see nature that is untouched and protected.
Andrea Says:
November 15th, 2010
Everybody should follow rules when they go to natural parks. They should be careful not to harm living things.
Helen Says:
November 15th, 2010
What is the first National Park that was established? Where is it located??
jerry Says:
November 15th, 2010
Yellowstone is located at Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. It was established in 1872.
Susan Says:
November 15th, 2010
It’s the first national park that is recognized by the world. The park is always visited because of the unique ecosystem and wildlife.
Kenneth Says:
November 15th, 2010
As a kid, my family and i always visited the yellowstone national park. I had wonderful memories made there. I can’t wait for my own kids to visit the park. I sure hope it’s soon.
Dorothy Says:
November 15th, 2010
I like the Old Faithful Greyser. i experienced a place where subalpine forest is dominant.
Ralph Says:
November 15th, 2010
If you like national parks, you should visit Alaska. They have 8 national parks.
Judy Says:
November 15th, 2010
When I went to Arizona last year, i just had a jaw dropping experience in Grand canyon. The park is just so wonderful. I also visited the petrified forest and the Saguaro.
Jesse Says:
November 15th, 2010
My ultimate goal in mylife is to visit national parks all around the world. I started doing this when I was still in college.
Evelyn Says:
November 17th, 2010
I visited the national parks in ALaska, California and Arizona. YOu can also do what I did. It’s a wonderful experience.
Lori Says:
November 17th, 2010
There are 14 national parks that are considered world heritage sights. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Everglades National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Glaicier Bay National Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Olympic National Park, Yellowstone National Park and the Yosemite National Park.
vEvelyn Says:
November 18th, 2010
Thank you Lori for taking the time in answering my questions. I’ll make sure to visit these national Parks.
Anthony Says:
November 18th, 2010
National Parks have importance to humanity. We should protect and preserve it for future generations.
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