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Acadia National Park
In Maine, established in 1916
Arches National Park
In Utah, established in 1929
Badlands National Park
In South Dakota, established in 1939
Big Bend National Park
In Texas, established in 1933
Biscayne National Park
In Florida, established in 1980
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
In Colorado, established in 1999
More info about the national parks
- America's National Parks: Celebrating 100 YearsYouTube video
- Find a parkSearch by state
More info about the national monuments
More info about the national cemeteries
One of the special functions of the National Park Service is to maintain burial sites of historical significance to America.
- The Evolution of National Cemeteries in the U.S.Though they were originally created to honor Union soldiers killed during the Civil War, national cemeteries now also serve as memorials to all United States veterans.
- U.S. National CemeteriesSearch for Civil War–era national cemeteries.
More info about the U.S. natural areas
Did you know we had a national cultural area?
The U.S. National Park Service
The great centennial: It's a party, and you're invited!
Biscayne: 2 votes (3.7%)
Denali: 13 votes (24.07%)
Everglades: 2 votes (3.7%)
Grand Canyon: 5 votes (9.26%)
Sequoia: 14 votes (25.93%)
Yellowstone: 18 votes (33.33%)
Total Votes: 54
1872 to 1905: Beginning with Yellowstone
Geology Underfoot in Yellowstone Country by Call Number: 557.8752 H385gISBN: 9780878425761Publication Date: 2011
Compass American Guides: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, 2nd Edition by ISBN: 9780307928474Publication Date: 2012
1906 to 1915: Intersecting with Native America
Repatriation of Indian Human Remains by Call Number: E98.M34 R4538 2013ISBN: 9781626182585Publication Date: 2013
Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherers of the High Plains and Rockies by ISBN: 9781598744675Publication Date: 2010
1916 to 1932: Organizing the vision
Prophets and Moguls, Rangers and Rogues, Bison and Bears by Call Number: 333.780973 H198pISBN: 9781594858888Publication Date: 2015
Presidents and the American Environment by Call Number: 363.705610973 G76pISBN: 9780700620982Publication Date: 2015
1933: Impacting the economy
The Civilian Conservation Corps in Alabama, 1933-1942 by Call Number: 333.761509761 P265cISBN: 9780817316211Publication Date: 2008- The Impact of Parks and Open Space on Property Values and the Property Tax Base byISBN: 0929581555Publication Date: 2000
1934 to 1963: Broadening the mission
1964 to present: Building the future
- America's wildernessNPS video series
Preserving Nature in the National Parks by Call Number: 333.70973 Se48p2009ISBN: 9780300154146Publication Date: 2009
