The national park foundation is the official charity of america s national parks and nonprofit partner to the national park service. The busiest 3 national parks in the us shut to stall spread of covid 19.
One of the most beautiful national parks in the usa grand canyon national park acknowledged as a unesco world heritage site in the year 1979 situated in northwestern arizona.
3 national parks in usa. Chartered by congress in 1967 the national park foundation raises private funds to help protect more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts and connect. Grant in 1872 followed by mackinac national park in 1875. Get to know some of the top national parks in america in greater detail through some of these fantastic reads.
Stay connected with national parks across the country with online resources to help you find your virtual park. The wilderness spreads across 1 2 million acres of land truly a natural wonder created by the mighty colorado river six million years ago. Three more of america s most popular national parks have closed their gates as pressure mounts on superintendents to prevent crowded trails that could lead to more spread of the coronavirus even.
National parks attract millions of visitors every year as americans and visitors from abroad are regularly drawn to the country s most coveted preserved nature wildlife and culture. To determine the best u s. The backpacker bible learn how to ditch your desk and travel the world on just 10 a day whilst building an online income.
Far off the beaten path. Coronavirus has the world in its grip for now leading to lockdowns across cities and countries including india that is. Books to read on the best national parks in the usa.
3 most remote national parks in the united states by mike richard may 16 2018 yellowstone yosemite grand canyon every american has heard of the country s. The united states has 62 protected areas known as national parks that are operated by the national park service an agency of the department of the interior national parks must be established by an act of the united states congress a bill creating the first national park yellowstone was signed into law by president ulysses s. This month s national park getaway take a virtual trip to the us virgin islands to explore history and nature above and under water at buck island reef national monument.
Today 62 national parks in the united states draw more than 300 million visitors a year to unique natural wonders and unforgettable terrains. If you re planning a visit during 2019 national park week april 20 28 to take advantage of waived entrance fees on april 20 and participate in special programs and events or still seeking inspiration.
