The US National Park System: Places Of Heritage
Are you looking for a cheap place to vacation this Summer? Perhaps you don't want to travel too far from your home? Of course you are looking for a memorable experience, something you will really enjoy. If this is the case then look no further then one of the protected areas under the jurisdiction of the United States National Park System.
Are you looking for a cheap place to vacation this Summer? Perhaps you don't want to travel too far from your home? Of course you are looking for a memorable experience, something you will really enjoy. If this is the case then look no further then one of the protected areas under the jurisdiction of the United States National Park System.
The National Park System of the United States is provided for by the National Park Service, which was organized by President Woodrow Wilson in the year 1916. The United States Park System was started with the goal of protecting various "special" areas throughout the United States so that these area would always remain as they presently were.
Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming was the Nation's first, dedicated in 1872, even before the establishment of the National Park System. Also in Wyoming is Devils Tower, the nations first national monument, dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. This small organization of caretakers of our national parks started out relatively small, but clearly that is no longer the case.
There are 392 protected areas under the jurisdiction of the National Park System and the system employees 22,000 people. The parks all have different sizes and popularity. The largest park is over 13 million acres and the most popular park, Yellowstone, receives nearly 4 million people a year.
There are national parks in over 50% of the states in the United States so chances are that no matter what part of the country that you live in, there is a national park somewhere nearby.
For residents of California there is Yosemite, Sequoia and Redwood. If you live in the desert southwest then you are probably not too far from the Grand Canyon or Mesa Verde. Residents of Utah can spend time exploring Arches or Zion. Residents of North Carolina and the surrounding area can take time to visit beautiful Shenandoah and last, but certainly not least, is Yellowstone, where you can be one of close to 4 million annual visitors.
Entrance fees to National Parks are very affordable. Most parks charge from $3-$20 to enter. If you plan on seeing more than one park on your trip you may want to consider purchasing a national park pass for $80.
We hope that this short article has motivated you to take some time to considering visiting at least one of our national parks. If you like it can only be a short trip, lasting less than a full day, or you can spend more time, weeks even, backpacking and camping in the backcountry (permit required). No matter what you decide, we wish you the best of luck.
Are you looking for a cheap place to vacation this Summer? Perhaps you don't want to travel too far from your home? Of course you are looking for a memorable experience, something you will really enjoy. If this is the case then look no further then one of the protected areas under the jurisdiction of the United States National Park System.
The National Park System of the United States is provided for by the National Park Service, which was organized by President Woodrow Wilson in the year 1916. The United States Park System was started with the goal of protecting various "special" areas throughout the United States so that these area would always remain as they presently were.
Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming was the Nation's first, dedicated in 1872, even before the establishment of the National Park System. Also in Wyoming is Devils Tower, the nations first national monument, dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. This small organization of caretakers of our national parks started out relatively small, but clearly that is no longer the case.
There are 392 protected areas under the jurisdiction of the National Park System and the system employees 22,000 people. The parks all have different sizes and popularity. The largest park is over 13 million acres and the most popular park, Yellowstone, receives nearly 4 million people a year.
There are national parks in over 50% of the states in the United States so chances are that no matter what part of the country that you live in, there is a national park somewhere nearby.
For residents of California there is Yosemite, Sequoia and Redwood. If you live in the desert southwest then you are probably not too far from the Grand Canyon or Mesa Verde. Residents of Utah can spend time exploring Arches or Zion. Residents of North Carolina and the surrounding area can take time to visit beautiful Shenandoah and last, but certainly not least, is Yellowstone, where you can be one of close to 4 million annual visitors.
Entrance fees to National Parks are very affordable. Most parks charge from $3-$20 to enter. If you plan on seeing more than one park on your trip you may want to consider purchasing a national park pass for $80.
We hope that this short article has motivated you to take some time to considering visiting at least one of our national parks. If you like it can only be a short trip, lasting less than a full day, or you can spend more time, weeks even, backpacking and camping in the backcountry (permit required). No matter what you decide, we wish you the best of luck.
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