My family took our first trip to a National Park when my youngest son graduated from high school. Best experience ever! We had such an amazing experience, it has prompted us to have the goal to visit all of the national parks in our lifetime. We have been to 17 parks now, and plan to visit Smokey Mountain National Park for my 60th birthday in a few weeks, followed by Hot Springs National Park. We are so grateful for the park rangers and everyone who staffs these incredible parks. You are amazing and we cannot thank you enough for keeping all of the wildlife and nature preserved for all of us to enjoy.
Sincerely,
Yosemite National Park
With its sculpted granite rock formations, towering ancient sequoia trees and spectacular waterfalls, it's no wonder Yosemite is one of the most celebrated national parks in the world.
State(s): California
Established: 1890
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