Within the national park collection there are 423 national park sites administered by the National Park Service, but only 63 of them are simply designated “national park” by name. Here s what differentiates the remaining 360.
The Coolest National Park in Every State
America’s National Parks are a treasure. A Ken Burns documentary called them America’s Best Idea. While there are currently 62 of the“big” National Parks (think Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon), the National Park Service is filled with National Forests, National Battlefields, National Historic Landmarks, and more. Some places focus more on natural beauty, while others truly celebrate the history of our great country.
While not every state is home to one of the official national parks, each state in the union has at least one site that is run by the National Park system that you should put on your list. And often, the smaller spots are less heavily visited, so you really get a chance to learn and explore something knew.