The NPS Logo, 1st Used in 1952, is Packed with Symbolism
Fun fact: The National Park Service emblem is packed with symbolism.
The World’s Longest Known Cave System is in a U.S. National Park
Mammoth Cave is the longest known cave system in the world at 426 miles mapped.
Brown Bears and Grizzlies are the Same Species but Very Different
Fun fact: Brown bears and grizzly bears may seem the same, but they’re not.
The World’s First National Park was Established in 1872
Fun fact: Yellowstone National Park is not only America’s first national park, it’s considered the first national park in the world.
The Everglades are Home to Both Crocodiles and Alligators
Florida is home to a unique habitat shared by both of these large and impressive predators.
The World’s Largest Lava Lake is in a National Park in Hawaii
Molten rock covers an expanse of 300 acres at the summit of the Kilauea volcano during eruptions.
