National Parks

Question 1

Acadia National Park
Established: 1916
Known For: Rocky coastline, Cadillac Mountain, and diverse wildlife.

Answer 1

Maine

Question 2

American Samoa National Park
Established: 1988
Known For: Tropical rainforest, coral reefs, and Samoan culture.

Answer 2

American Samoa Islands

Question 3

Arches National Park
Established: 1929
Known For: Over 2,000 natural stone arches, unique rock formations.

Answer 3

Utah

Question 4

Badlands National Park
Established: 1978
Known For: Eroded rock formations, fossils, and striking landscapes

Answer 4

South Dakota

Question 5

Big Bend National Park
Established: 1944
Known For: Chihuahuan Desert, Rio Grande River, and diverse ecosystems.

Answer 5

Texas

Question 6

Biscayne National Park
Established: 1980
Known For: Coral reefs, marine life, and submerged cultural resources.

Answer 6

Florida

Question 7

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Established: 1933
Known For: Steep, dramatic canyon walls and deep gorges.

Answer 7

Colorado

Question 8

Bryce Canyon National Park
Established: 1928
Known For: Hoodoos (tall, thin spires of rock), unique rock formations.

Answer 8

Utah

Question 9

Canyonlands National Park
Established: 1964
Known For: Vast canyons, mesas, and rock towers

Answer 9

Utah

Question 10

Capitol Reef National Park
- State:
- Established: 1971
- Known For: Fruita historic district, Waterpocket Fold, and geological formations.

Answer 10

Utah

Question 11

Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Established: 1930
Known For: Extensive cave system, large stalactites and stalagmites.

Answer 11

New Mexico

Question 12

Channel Islands National Park
Established: 1980
Known For: Remote islands, unique plant and animal species.

Answer 12

California

Question 13

Congaree National Park
Established: 2003
Known For: Old-growth floodplain forest, diverse ecosystems.

Answer 13

South Carolina

Question 14

Crater Lake National Park
Established: 1902
Known For: Deep, blue lake formed in a volcanic caldera.

Answer 14

Oregon

Question 15

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Established: 1974
Known For: Waterfalls, scenic valleys, and the Cuyahoga River.

Answer 15

Ohio

Question 16

Denali National Park
Established: 1917
Known For: Denali (Mount McKinley), wildlife, and vast wilderness.

Answer 16

Alaska

Question 17

Death Valley National Park
Established: 1994
Known For: Extreme temperatures, desert landscapes, and salt flats.

Answer 17

California and Nevada

Question 18

Dry Tortugas National Park
Established: 1992
Known For: Coral reefs, historic Fort Jefferson, and remote location.

Answer 18

Florida

Question 19

Everglades National Park
Established: 1947
Known For: Wetlands, diverse wildlife including alligators, and unique ecosystems.

Answer 19

Florida

Question 20

Gates of the Arctic National Park
Established: 1980
Known For: Remote wilderness, rugged terrain, and no roads.

Answer 20

Alaska

Question 21

Glacier National Park
Established: 1910
Known For: Glaciers, dramatic mountain scenery, and diverse wildlife

Answer 21

Montana

Question 22

Glacier Bay National Park
Established: 1980
Known For: Glaciers, marine wildlife, and fjords.

Answer 22

Alaska

Question 23

Grand Canyon National Park
Established: 1919
Known For: The Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Answer 23

Arizona

Question 24

Grand Teton National Park
Established: 1929
Known For: Teton Range, scenic beauty, and outdoor recreation.

Answer 24

Wyoming

Question 25

Great Basin National Park Established: 1986 Known For: Mountain landscapes, caves, and diverse ecosystems.

Answer 25

Nevada

Question 26

Great Sand Dunes National Park Established: 2004 Known For: The tallest sand dunes in North America.

Answer 26

Colorado

Question 27

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Established: 1934 Known For: Biodiversity, mist-covered mountains, and Appalachian culture.

Answer 27

North Carolina and Tennessee

Question 28

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Established: 1972 Known For: Guadalupe Peak (highest point in the state), desert landscapes, and wildlife.

Answer 28

Texas

Question 29

Haleakalā National Park Established: 1916 Known For: Haleakalā Crater, volcanic landscapes, and sunrise views.

Answer 29

Hawaii

Question 30

Volcanoes National Park Established: 1916 Known For: Active volcanoes, lava flows, and diverse landscapes.

Answer 30

Hawaii

Question 31

Hot Springs National Park Established: 1921 Known For: Natural hot springs, bathhouses, and thermal waters

Answer 31

Arkansas

Question 32

Dunes National Park Established: 2019 Known For: Sand dunes, Lake Michigan shoreline, and diverse habitats.

Answer 32

Indiana

Question 33

Isle Royale National Park Established: 1940 Known For: Remote island wilderness, wolves, and moose.

Answer 33

Michigan

Question 34

Joshua Tree National Park Established: 1994 Known For: Joshua Trees, desert landscapes, and unique rock formations.

Answer 34

California

Question 35

Katmai National Park Established: 1918 Known For: Brown bears, volcanic landscapes, and Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.

Answer 35

Alaska

Question 36

Kenai Fjords National Park Established: 1980 Known For: Glaciers, fjords, and marine wildlife.

Answer 36

Alaska

Question 37

Kings Canyon National Park Established: 1940 Known For: Deep canyons, giant sequoias, and scenic beauty.

Answer 37

California

Question 38

Kobuk Valley National Park Established: 1980 Known For: Sand dunes, caribou migrations, and arctic landscapes.

Answer 38

Alaska

Question 39

Lassen Volcanic National Park Established: 1916 Known For: Volcanic activity, geothermal features, and scenic vistas.

Answer 39

California

Question 40

Lake Clark National Park Established: 1980 Known For: Wilderness, volcanic activity, and diverse wildlife.

Answer 40

Alaska

Question 41

Mammoth Cave National Park Established: 1941 Known For: World's longest known cave system.

Answer 41

Kentucky

Question 42

Mesa Verde National Park Established: 1906 Known For: Cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans

Answer 42

Colorado

Question 43

Mount Rainier National Park Established: 1899 Known For: Mount Rainier, glaciers, and subalpine meadows.

Answer 43

Washington

Question 44

New River Gorge National Park Established: 2020 Known For: Whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and scenic gorges

Answer 44

West Virginia

Question 45

North Cascades National Park Established: 1968 Known For: Rugged mountain terrain, glaciers, and diverse ecosystems.

Answer 45

Washington

Question 46

Olympic National Park Established: 1938 Known For: Diverse ecosystems including temperate rainforests, alpine peaks, and rugged coastline.

Answer 46

Washington

Question 47

Petrified Forest National Park Established: 1906 Known For: Fossilized trees, colorful badlands, and ancient petroglyphs.

Answer 47

Arizona

Question 48

Redwood National and State Parks Established: 1968 Known For: Tallest trees in the world (coastal redwoods), diverse wildlife, and scenic beauty.

Answer 48

California

Question 49

Rocky Mountain National Park Established: 1915 Known For: High-altitude mountain scenery, alpine lakes, and wildlife.

Answer 49

Colorado

Question 50

Saguaro National Park Established: 1994 Known For: Iconic saguaro cacti, desert landscapes, and rich biodiversity.

Answer 50

Arizona

Question 51

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.

Answer 51

California

Question 52

Shenandoah National Park Established: 1935 Known For: Blue Ridge Mountains, Skyline Drive, and scenic vistas.

Answer 52

Virginia

Question 53

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Established: 1947 Known For: Badlands, wildlife including bison and wild horses, and Roosevelt’s legacy.

Answer 53

North Dakota

Question 54

Virgin Islands National Park Established: 1956 Known For: Tropical beauty, coral reefs, and historic ruins.

Answer 54

U.S. Virgin Islands

Question 55

Voyageurs National Park Established: 1971 Known For: Water-based wilderness, lakes, and canoeing opportunities.

Answer 55

Minnesota

Question 56

Yellowstone National Park Established: 1872 Known For: Geysers (including Old Faithful), geothermal features, and the Yellowstone Caldera

Answer 56

Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho

Question 57

Yosemite National Park Established: 1890 Known For: Granite cliffs, waterfalls, giant sequoias, and stunning landscapes.

Answer 57

California

Question 58

Zion National Park Established: 1919 Known For: Canyon views, rock towers, and striking red sandstone formations

Answer 58

Utah

Question 59

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.

Answer 59

Missouri

Question 60

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.

Answer 60

California

Question 61

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.

Answer 61

New Mexico

Question 62

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.

Answer 62

South Dakota

Question 63

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.

Answer 63

Alaska