America’s national parks offer some of the most breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable experiences for travelers seeking adventure, history, and natural beauty. From the towering cliffs of Yosemite to the waterfalls of Cuyahoga, these parks showcase the country’s diverse ecosystems and culture. Whether you are hiking scenic trails, spotting wildlife, or simply soaking in the calmness of nature, national parks provide an escape from the hassle of daily life.
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Yosemite (California) – covers 759,620 acres – known for granite cliffs, lakes, mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, and streams – includes giant Sequoia Trees
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Cuyahoga Valley – Ohio’s only national park, located between Cleveland and Akron – includes waterfalls, forests, and the Cuyahoga River – can ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
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Rocky Mountains (Colorado) – includes highest continuous paved road in North America (Trail Ridge Road) – can experience all four seasons while hiking due to extreme elevation changes
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Great Smoky Mountain – most visited national park – gets its name from natural mist that looks like smoke – can hike to Clingmans Dome, the highest point in Tennessee, and see six different states from the tops (Tennessee)
Fun Facts:
– There are 429 national parks
– The first national park, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, opened in 1872
– U.S. national parks get more than 300 million visitors over the course of a year
