Biscayne National Park in Florida
Six miles off the coast of Florida lay Biscayne National Park the largest marine park in the National Park System. Located about 50 miles north of Key Largo and comprised of 172,000 acres, 95% of which is covered by water, the park is an adventure you will not forget.
Big Bend, Texas
One of the most interesting and varied National Parks in the United States is Big Bend National Park, located in southwest Texas. It is like having three different parks in one. The reason for this is due to the topography and how it includes rivers, dessert, and mountains into it. This park has 800,000 acres of natural beauty. Part of it is located in the Republic of Mexico; part of the Rio Grande River serves as the boundary between the two countries. Management of the park abides by these boundaries as well.
North Dakota’s Badlands
The Badlands are located in west central North Dakota, near Medora, in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, a 70,446 acre area separated into three units: the North, South and Elkhorn Ranch Units. The landscape is beautiful but treacherous, containing steep slopes, loose soil, slippery clay and deep sinking sand. Despite the harshness of the land, there is plenty to do and see here.
Arches National Park in Utah
In a region of 73,000 acres, resides the red desert land of Arches National Park in Utah, home of over 2,000 natural stone arches. Arches, fins, balanced rocks, pinnacles and spires made of sandstone and in some areas, millions of years old, wait to greet you.
Acadia National Park, Maine
During the last two years, there has been a renewed interest in the United States National Park Service and parks. Many people have decided to forgo their lavish vacations due to the down turn in the economy and re-introduce their families and self into what the natural wonder and beauty of the United States has to offer. Like so many others, Acadia National Park is located off the beaten path but allows its visitors to see mountains bordering the Atlantic Coast, which is possible no where in the US but the state of Maine. Acadia National Park has activities that are fun for everyone in the family such as hiking, fishing, bird watching, kayaking, and other outdoor activities.