The oldest national park in the United States is Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872. To be considered a national park by the National Park Service, the park must possess “natural beauty, unique geological features, unusual ecosystems, and recreational opportunities.”

There are currently 59 protected areas national parks in the U.S. How many have you visited so far?

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Arizona

Grand Canyon National Park

Petrified Forest National Park

Colorado

Mesa Verde National Park

Indiana

Indiana Dunes National Park

New Mexico

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

South Dakota

Badlands National Park

Wind Cave National Park

Texas

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Utah

Arches National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

Canyonlands National Park

Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park