The Most Visited National Park was Dedicated 85 Years Ago
Today, it’s by far the most visited national park in the United States with more than 12 million visitors in 2024 alone.
The First Woman Summited Mount Rainier in 1890
Fay Fuller became the first known woman to summit Mount Rainier 135 years ago.
Utah National Park Encourages Visitors to Pick Fruit from its 19 Historic Orchards
Fruit picking is not your typical national park adventure, but you might not want to miss if it you’re visiting Capitol Reef National Park in Utah!
Don’t Get Too Close: There’s a Giant Rift in Canyonlands That’s 65 ft. Deep
This abyss is at least 65 feet deep and 3 feet across at points.
The Nation’s Official Christmas Tree is a Giant Sequoia
Fun fact: The General Grant Tree in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is officially designated as the Nation’s Christmas Tree and has been since 1926, thanks to President Calvin Coolidge.
Thanks, Greenland! Alaska’s Muskoxen Herd Saved by Special Shipment
Alaska’s muskox population is descended from animals brought in from Greenland.
