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Five Amazing National Parks in the USA
The United States has many national parks. These are special places that protect nature, animals, and history. Each park has different landscapes, climates, and wildlife. Let’s explore five famous parks: Acadia, Everglades, Yosemite, Glacier, and Badlands.
1.🌊 Acadia National Park (Maine)
Acadia is in Maine, on the northeast coast of the USA. It has forests, mountains, and beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean. The weather is cold in winter and cool in summer. In autumn, the trees turn red and orange. Acadia was created in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson. It was the first national park east of the Mississippi River. A man named George B. Dorr, called the “Father of Acadia,” helped protect the land. Wildlife includes deer, foxes, and birds like loons and peregrine falcons. You can also see sea animals in tidal pools. A special place in Acadia is Cadillac Mountain, where you can see the first sunrise in the U.S. during winter.
2.🐊 Everglades National Park (Florida)
The Everglades is in southern Florida. It is a large wetland with rivers, trees, and grass. The weather is hot and wet in summer, and dry in winter. It is called the “River of Grass” because water moves slowly through the land. The park was created in 1947 to protect the ecosystem. It was the first park made to save nature, not just pretty views. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Animals include alligators, manatees, and the rare Florida panther. There are over 360 kinds of birds. The Everglades has the largest mangrove forest in the Western Hemisphere.
3.🏔️ Yosemite National Park (California)
Yosemite is in California, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It has waterfalls, cliffs, and giant trees. The weather is snowy in winter and warm in summer. In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant, making it the first land protected by the U.S. government. In 1890, it became a national park thanks to John Muir, a famous nature writer and explorer. Animals include black bears, deer, and mountain lions. Yosemite is famous for El Capitan and Half Dome, two huge rock formations. It also has giant sequoia trees, some over 2,000 years old.
4.❄️ Glacier National Park (Montana)
Glacier is in Montana, near the border with Canada. It has glaciers, lakes, and mountains. The weather is cold in winter and mild in summer. The park is called the “Crown of the Continent.”
It became a national park in 1910. The land was first home to Native American tribes like the Blackfeet and Flathead. Today, scientists study how the glaciers are melting because of climate change.
Wildlife includes grizzly bears, moose, and mountain goats. A famous road in the park is Going-to-the-Sun Road, which crosses the mountains and gives amazing views.
5.🏜️ Badlands National Park (South Dakota)
Badlands is in South Dakota. It has rocky hills, colorful cliffs, and prairies. The weather is very hot in summer and cold in winter. The land looks like another planet!
The area was home to the Lakota Sioux people. In the 1890s, they held Ghost Dances here, a ceremony to bring peace and hope. The park became official in 1978.
Animals include bison, prairie dogs, and hawks. The Badlands are famous for fossils of ancient animals like saber-toothed cats and miniature horses. Scientists still find new fossils today.
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