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1. Yosemite 1890 Yellowstone 1872 Mesa Verde 1906 Sequoia 1890 Timeline Grand Canyon 1915 Everglades 1934 History of America’s National Parks by Christy Keeler Petrified Forest 1962 Great Sand Dunes 2004 Denali 1980

2. Yellowstone Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park, known for it’s geologic activity and variety, became the first national park in the world in 1872. Back to Timeline

3. Yosemite Yosemite National Park With its beautiful views and steep cliffs, Yosemite is a haven for rock climbers from around the world. Early travelers to the West lauded its views and artists regularly painted its idyllic vistas. Back to Timeline

4. Sequoia Sequoia National Park Sequoia National Park is home to the largest trees in the world. Some of the trees are large enough that tunnels carved in their base are large enough for cars to drive through. One reason the tress grow so large is that their bark is fire resistant. Back to Timeline

5. Mesa Verde Mesa Verde National Park Mesa Verde is home to the Pueblo Indians who built their homes in rock faces. This well-maintained ancient community’s home serves as a wonderful archeological resource. Back to Timeline

6. Grand Canyon Grand Canyon National Park Carved by the Colorado River, the one-mile deep Grand Canyon is home to scenic beauty replete with the diversity of desert ecology. The Canyon is also a home to the endangered California Condor. Back to Timeline

7. Everglades Everglades National Park The wetlands of Florida serve as home to Back to Timeline

8. Petrified Forest Petrified Forest National Park The national park home to the geologic phenomenon of petrified wood. Ancient trees transformed into rock through a process of Back to Timeline

9. Denali Denali National Park The beauty of Alaska Back to Timeline

10. Great Sand Dunes Great Sand Dunes National Park xyx Back to Timeline