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Have you ever wondered how many national parks there are in the U.S.? You’ve likely heard various numbers thrown out there regarding the number of U.S. national parks. It can get somewhat confusing for people when discerning the difference between the number of National Park Service “units” and true national “parks.” Let’s look at the … Read more
Have you ever wondered what the most visited national park is in the U.S.? You may be thinking, “It has to be one of the well-known parks out west like Yellowstone or Grand Canyon.” However, the country’s most visited national park isn’t any of the famous parks out west. The nation’s most visited national park … Read more
America has a vast system of national parks that extends through every corner of the country. Over many decades, the National Park Service has welcomed a plethora of new additions to the park system. From America’s first national park, Yellowstone, in 1872, down to America’s newest national park New River Gorge in 2020. Today, there … Read more
America’s 32nd President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, once famously said about our national parks, “There is nothing so American as our national parks… The fundamental idea behind the parks…is that the country belongs to the people, that it is in process of making for the enrichment of the lives of all of us.” Without question, our … Read more
When it comes to National Parks, a little over half of the states have at least one. Specifically, 29 states in the U.S. have at least one National Park. But did you know that some states have three or more National Parks? But, which state has the most national parks? California leads the country, with … Read more
Many of America’s well-known National Parks, such as the Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone, have been around for decades. But did you know that our newest National Park was recently established at the end of 2020? New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is the newest National Park in America and was established … Read more
Over a hundred years ago, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed The National Park Service Organic Act. The 35 National Parks in existence at the time, plus those yet to be created, were all granted permanent protection under this new federal bureau. But did you know that even before the creation of the Park Service, … Read more
Hundreds of millions of visitors come to America’s national parks every year. Many of these visitors are active military and veteran service men and women as well as seniors. But are national parks free for these groups, and are any discounts offered on holidays? There is a wealth of discounts at the parks for military … Read more
National Parks are popular destinations for tourists and travelers. Discover how many visit US National Parks each year and the one with the most visitors. By their very nature, National Parks easily attract a sizable number of visitors every year. Those who visit National Parks do so for a variety of reasons. Many individuals visit … Read more
The Arrowhead logo used by the National Park Service is easily recognizable today and has a rich history. Many people have undoubtedly seen the famous arrowhead logo used by the National Parks Service (NPS). However, few stop to ask what the National Park Service arrowhead logo actually symbolizes and the history behind it. This often-overlooked … Read more
