National Parks Flashcards
Match the National Park, Establishment Year, and Description to the State
Acadia National Park
Established: 1916
Known For: Rocky coastline, Cadillac Mountain, and diverse wildlife.
Maine
American Samoa National Park
Established: 1988
Known For: Tropical rainforest, coral reefs, and Samoan culture.
American Samoa Islands
Arches National Park
Established: 1929
Known For: Over 2,000 natural stone arches, unique rock formations.
Utah
Badlands National Park
Established: 1978
Known For: Eroded rock formations, fossils, and striking landscapes
South Dakota
Big Bend National Park
Established: 1944
Known For: Chihuahuan Desert, Rio Grande River, and diverse ecosystems.
Texas
Biscayne National Park
Established: 1980
Known For: Coral reefs, marine life, and submerged cultural resources.
Florida
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Established: 1933
Known For: Steep, dramatic canyon walls and deep gorges.
Colorado
Bryce Canyon National Park
Established: 1928
Known For: Hoodoos (tall, thin spires of rock), unique rock formations.
Utah
Canyonlands National Park
Established: 1964
Known For: Vast canyons, mesas, and rock towers
Utah
Capitol Reef National Park
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- Established: 1971
- Known For: Fruita historic district, Waterpocket Fold, and geological formations.
Utah
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Established: 1930
Known For: Extensive cave system, large stalactites and stalagmites.
New Mexico
Channel Islands National Park
Established: 1980
Known For: Remote islands, unique plant and animal species.
California
Congaree National Park
Established: 2003
Known For: Old-growth floodplain forest, diverse ecosystems.
South Carolina
Crater Lake National Park
Established: 1902
Known For: Deep, blue lake formed in a volcanic caldera.
Oregon
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Established: 1974
Known For: Waterfalls, scenic valleys, and the Cuyahoga River.
Ohio
Denali National Park
Established: 1917
Known For: Denali (Mount McKinley), wildlife, and vast wilderness.
Alaska
Death Valley National Park
Established: 1994
Known For: Extreme temperatures, desert landscapes, and salt flats.
California and Nevada
Dry Tortugas National Park
Established: 1992
Known For: Coral reefs, historic Fort Jefferson, and remote location.
Florida
Everglades National Park
Established: 1947
Known For: Wetlands, diverse wildlife including alligators, and unique ecosystems.
Florida
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Established: 1980
Known For: Remote wilderness, rugged terrain, and no roads.
Alaska
Glacier National Park
Established: 1910
Known For: Glaciers, dramatic mountain scenery, and diverse wildlife
Montana
Glacier Bay National Park
Established: 1980
Known For: Glaciers, marine wildlife, and fjords.
Alaska
Grand Canyon National Park
Established: 1919
Known For: The Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Arizona
Grand Teton National Park
Established: 1929
Known For: Teton Range, scenic beauty, and outdoor recreation.
Wyoming
Great Basin National Park
Established: 1986
Known For: Mountain landscapes, caves, and diverse ecosystems.
Nevada
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Established: 2004
Known For: The tallest sand dunes in North America.
Colorado
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Established: 1934
Known For: Biodiversity, mist-covered mountains, and Appalachian culture.
North Carolina and Tennessee
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Established: 1972
Known For: Guadalupe Peak (highest point in the state), desert landscapes, and wildlife.
Texas
Haleakalā National Park
Established: 1916
Known For: Haleakalā Crater, volcanic landscapes, and sunrise views.
Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park
Established: 1916
Known For: Active volcanoes, lava flows, and diverse landscapes.
Hawaii
Hot Springs National Park
Established: 1921
Known For: Natural hot springs, bathhouses, and thermal waters
Arkansas
Dunes National Park
Established: 2019
Known For: Sand dunes, Lake Michigan shoreline, and diverse habitats.
Indiana
Isle Royale National Park
Established: 1940
Known For: Remote island wilderness, wolves, and moose.
Michigan
Joshua Tree National Park
Established: 1994
Known For: Joshua Trees, desert landscapes, and unique rock formations.
California
Katmai National Park
Established: 1918
Known For: Brown bears, volcanic landscapes, and Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.
Alaska
Kenai Fjords National Park
Established: 1980
Known For: Glaciers, fjords, and marine wildlife.
Alaska
Kings Canyon National Park
Established: 1940
Known For: Deep canyons, giant sequoias, and scenic beauty.
California
Kobuk Valley National Park
Established: 1980
Known For: Sand dunes, caribou migrations, and arctic landscapes.
Alaska
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Established: 1916
Known For: Volcanic activity, geothermal features, and scenic vistas.
California
Lake Clark National Park
Established: 1980
Known For: Wilderness, volcanic activity, and diverse wildlife.
Alaska
Mammoth Cave National Park
Established: 1941
Known For: World’s longest known cave system.
Kentucky
Mesa Verde National Park
Established: 1906
Known For: Cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans
Colorado
Mount Rainier National Park
Established: 1899
Known For: Mount Rainier, glaciers, and subalpine meadows.
Washington
New River Gorge National Park
Established: 2020
Known For: Whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and scenic gorges
West Virginia
North Cascades National Park
Established: 1968
Known For: Rugged mountain terrain, glaciers, and diverse ecosystems.
Washington
Olympic National Park
Established: 1938
Known For: Diverse ecosystems including temperate rainforests, alpine peaks, and rugged coastline.
Washington
Petrified Forest National Park
Established: 1906
Known For: Fossilized trees, colorful badlands, and ancient petroglyphs.
Arizona
Redwood National and State Parks
Established: 1968
Known For: Tallest trees in the world (coastal redwoods), diverse wildlife, and scenic beauty.
California
Rocky Mountain National Park
Established: 1915
Known For: High-altitude mountain scenery, alpine lakes, and wildlife.
Colorado
Saguaro National Park
Established: 1994
Known For: Iconic saguaro cacti, desert landscapes, and rich biodiversity.
Arizona
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Established: Sequoia in 1890; Kings Canyon in 1940
Known For: Giant sequoia trees, including General Sherman Tree (largest by volume), and dramatic mountain scenery.
California
Shenandoah National Park
Established: 1935
Known For: Blue Ridge Mountains, Skyline Drive, and scenic vistas.
Virginia
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Established: 1947
Known For: Badlands, wildlife including bison and wild horses, and Roosevelt’s legacy.
North Dakota
Virgin Islands National Park
Established: 1956
Known For: Tropical beauty, coral reefs, and historic ruins.
U.S. Virgin Islands
Voyageurs National Park
Established: 1971
Known For: Water-based wilderness, lakes, and canoeing opportunities.
Minnesota
Yellowstone National Park
Established: 1872
Known For: Geysers (including Old Faithful), geothermal features, and the Yellowstone Caldera
Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho
Yosemite National Park
Established: 1890
Known For: Granite cliffs, waterfalls, giant sequoias, and stunning landscapes.
California
Zion National Park
Established: 1919
Known For: Canyon views, rock towers, and striking red sandstone formations
Utah
Gateway Arch National Park
Established: 1935 (as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial); redesignated as Gateway Arch National Park in 2018.
Known For: The iconic 630-foot Gateway Arch, which is a symbol of westward expansion in the United States.
Missouri
Pinnacles National Park
Established: 1892 (originally as Pinnacles National Monument); redesignated as Pinnacles National Park in 2013.
Known For: Unique rock formations, talus caves, and the remnants of ancient volcanic activity.
California
White Sands National Park
Established: 1933 (as White Sands National Monument); redesignated as White Sands National Park in 2019.
Known For: Expansive white gypsum sand dunes, striking landscape, and unique desert ecosystem.
New Mexico
Wind Cave National Park
Established: 1903
Known For: One of the world’s longest and most complex caves, featuring unique boxwork formations and a diverse range of surface wildlife.
South Dakota
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Established: 1980
Known For: Vast wilderness area including some of the highest peaks in North America, glaciers, and diverse wildlife habitats.
Alaska
