National Parks - Google Drive

Dozens of national parks across the United States are detailed here, highlighting their unique features, locations, and sizes.

Acadia National Park in Maine, established on February 26, 1919, spans 47,389.67 acres and showcases diverse habitats including woodlands and lakes. American Samoa National Park, established on October 31, 1988, covers 9,000 acres and protects coral reefs and rainforests on three islands. In Utah, Arches National Park features over 2,000 natural sandstone arches and covers 76,518.98 acres, while Badlands National Park in South Dakota, established on November 10, 1978, encompasses 242,755.94 acres of unique geological formations and wildlife habitats.

Big Bend National Park in Texas, established on June 12, 1944, is the largest of these, with an impressive 801,163.21 acres, showcasing a rich variety of fossils and cultural artifacts. Biscayne National Park in Florida, established on June 28, 1980, spans 172,924.07 acres and includes diverse marine ecosystems. Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado, established on October 21, 1999, protects a quarter of the Gunnison River within its 32,950.03 acres, known for its steep canyon walls.

Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park, established on February 25, 1928, features unique hoodoos and covers 35,835.08 acres. Canyonlands National Park, also in Utah, spans 337,597.83 acres and was established on September 12, 1964, showcasing dramatic canyons and rock formations. Capitol Reef National Park, established on December 18, 1971, covers 241,904.26 acres and is known for its Waterpocket Fold and unique geological features.

Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, established on May 14, 1930, features 117 caves and covers 46,766.45 acres. Channel Islands National Park in California, established on March 5, 1980, protects five islands and spans 249,561 acres, half of which is underwater. Congaree National Park in South Carolina, established on November 10, 2003, is the largest remaining old-growth floodplain forest in North America, covering 26,545.86 acres.

Crater Lake in Oregon, established on May 22, 1902, is known for its deep blue water and spans 183,224.05 acres. Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio, established on October 11, 2000, covers 32,860.73 acres and features waterfalls and historic structures. Death Valley, located in California and Nevada, is the hottest place in the U.S. and spans a staggering 3,372,401.96 acres, established on October 31, 1994.

Denali National Park in Alaska, established on February 26, 1917, covers 4,740,911.72 acres and is home to North America's tallest mountain. Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, established on October 26, 1992, spans 64,701.22 acres and is primarily water-based, known for its coral reefs. The Everglades, established on May 30, 1934, is the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S., covering 1,508,537.90 acres and home to numerous protected species.

Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska, established on December 2, 1980, covers 7,523,897.74 acres, the most remote park with no facilities. Glacier National Park in Montana, established on May 11, 1910, spans 1,013,572.41 acres and features numerous glaciers and lakes. Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, established on December 2, 1980, covers 3,224,840.31 acres and is known for its tidewater glaciers and diverse wildlife.

The Grand Canyon in Arizona, established on February 26, 1919, is 277 miles long and covers 1,217,403.32 acres, showcasing colorful geological layers. Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, established on February 26, 1929, spans 309,994.66 acres and features the tallest mountain in the Teton Range. Great Basin National Park in Nevada, established on October 27, 1986, covers 77,180 acres and is home to ancient bristlecone pines.

Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado, established on September 13, 2004, features the tallest dunes in North America and spans 42,983.74 acres. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, established on June 15, 1934, covers 521,490.13 acres and is home to a rich diversity of wildlife and plant species. Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas, established on October 15, 1966, spans 86,415.97 acres and includes the highest point in Texas.

Haleakalā National Park in Hawaii, established on August 1, 1916, covers 29,093.67 acres and features a large volcanic crater. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, also in Hawaii and established on August 1, 1916, spans 323,431.38 acres and protects two of the world's most active volcanoes. Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, established on March 4, 1921, is the smallest national park, covering 5,549.75 acres and centered around natural hot springs.

Isle Royale National Park in Michigan, established on March 3, 1931, covers 571,790.11 acres and is known for its isolation and wilderness. Joshua Tree National Park in California, established on October 31, 1994, spans 789,745.47 acres and features unique desert landscapes. Katmai National Park in Alaska, established on December 2, 1980, covers 3,674,529.68 acres and is famous for its brown bear population.

Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska, established on December 2, 1980, spans 669,982.99 acres and features glaciers and fjords. Kings Canyon National Park in California, established on March 4, 1940, covers 461,901.20 acres and is home to giant sequoia groves. Kobuk Valley National Park in Alaska, established on December 2, 1980, spans 1,750,716.50 acres and features unique sand dunes.

Lake Clark National Park in Alaska, established on December 2, 1980, covers 2,619,733.21 acres and includes active volcanoes and diverse ecosystems. Lassen Volcanic National Park in California, established on August 9, 1916, spans 106,372.36 acres and features various types of volcanoes. Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, established on July 1, 1941, is the world's longest cave system, covering 52,830.19 acres.

Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, established on June 29, 1906, covers 52,121.93 acres and is known for its archaeological sites. Mount Rainier National Park in Washington, established on March 2, 1899, spans 235,625 acres and features numerous glaciers. North Cascades National Park in Washington, established on October 2, 1968, covers 504,780.94 acres and includes two park units with many hiking opportunities.

Olympic National Park in Washington, established on June 29, 1938, spans 922,650.86 acres and features diverse ecosystems from coastline to temperate rainforests. Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona, established on December 9, 1962, covers 93,532.57 acres and is known for its fossilized wood. Pinnacles National Park in California, established on January 10, 2013, spans 26,605.73 acres and is popular for rock climbing.

Redwood National Park in California, established on October 2, 1968, protects nearly half of the remaining Coastal Redwoods and covers 112,512.05 acres. Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, established on January 26, 1915, spans 265,828.41 acres and features diverse ecosystems and wildlife. Saguaro National Park in Arizona, established on October 14, 1994, covers 91,439.71 acres and is known for its giant cacti.

Sequoia National Park in California, established on September 25, 1890, spans 404,051.17 acres and is home to the General Sherman tree. Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, established on May 22, 1926, covers 199,045.23 acres and features scenic trails and overlooks. Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, established on November 10, 1978, spans 70,446.89 acres and includes scenic drives and wildlife.

The Virgin Islands National Park, established on August 2, 1956, covers 14,688.87 acres and features rich natural history. Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota, established on January 8, 1971, spans 218,200.17 acres and is known for its lakes and canoeing opportunities. Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota, established on January 9, 1903, covers 28,295.03 acres and features unique cave formations.

Finally, Wrangell – St. Elias National Park in Alaska, established on December 2, 1980, is the largest national park in the U.S., covering 8,323,147.59 acres and featuring numerous glaciers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone National Park, established on March 1, 1872, is the first national park in the world and spans 2,219,790.71 acres, known for its geothermal features and diverse wildlife. Yosemite National Park in California, established on October 1, 1890, covers 761,266.19 acres and is famous for its stunning granite cliffs and waterfalls.