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Top 5 national parks you should visit (Yellowstone ("Yellowstone has…
Top 5 national parks you should visit
Yellowstone
"Yellowstone has something for everyone. Whether you delight in the challenge of a strenuous hike or prefer to sit quietly and watch the sunset, the park offers a great diversity of activities for you to enjoy." -National Park Website
https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/things2do.htm
Home to Old Faithful, a cone geyser that erupts every 44-125 minutes
96% of the park is located in Wyoming, 3% is in Montana, and 1% is in Idaho.
It covers 3,472 square miles
It was the first national park, signed into law on March 1, 1872
4,257,177 people Visited in 2016
Yosemite
Here you can see the gorgeous Yosemite valley and giant sequoias
"There is a reason that people flock to the valley floor every year. Its unsurpassed beauty inspires you and leaves you wanting more." -Derek Loranger
http://100peaks.com/2010/09/07/my-trip-to-yosemite-valley-its-about-time/
5,028,868 People visited in 2016
It is located in California
It covers 1,169 square miles
It was established on October 1, 1890
Great Smokey Mountaians
Amazing hiking trails, including Appalachian Trail which features a path leading to Charlies Bunion, a beautiful stone outcrop
"The park contains ecological and cultural diversity that is unmatched and there is something here for everyone to discover." -Christine Hoye, an employee at Great Smokey Mountains National Park for seven years at the time
http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/09/i-heart-my-national-park-great-smoky-mountains/
The part is split almost evenly between Tennessee and North Carolina
It covers 816 square miles
11,312,786 People visited in 2016, making it the most visited national park
Officially established on June 15, 1934, during the Great Depression
Acadia
Carriage roads winding through the heart of the park are perfect for biking
3,303,393 People visited in 2016
"Acadia’s unique beauty and tranquil environment is what keeps me here and what draws millions of visitors each year." -Edward Pontbriand, an employee of Acadia National Parks for 12 years at the time
http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/31/i-heart-my-national-park-acadia/
Acadia National Park is located in Maine, on Mt. Dessert island
It was established on July 8, 1916
It covers 76.64375 square miles
Zion
It covers 299.1 square miles
"Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present day adventures." -National Park Website
https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm
Located in Utah
See the sandstone walls of Zion Valley
4,295,127 People visited in 2016
Established on November 19, 1919