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United States - Parks Info

PARKS

The National Parks Service - Since 1916, the American people have entrusted the National Park Service with the care of their national parks. With the help of volunteers and park partners, they safeguard nearly 400 places and share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year. You will find detailed info (general info on parks, fees and reservations) and maps of national parks in the United States of America.

National  Park Foundation - Created by the U.S.Congress in 1967 is the official non-profit partner of the National Park Service.The NPF works to conserve, preserve and enhance the National Parks.

USDA Forest Service - The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is a Federal agency that manages public lands in national forests and grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres. The USDA Forest Service is also the largest forestry research organization in the world, and provides technical and financial assistance to State and private forestry agencies. The Forest Service was established in 1905.

Yellowstone National Park - Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

The Grand Canyon - Only two hours from Sedona is the majestic Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the most visited national park in North America. The Grand Canyon can be explored on foot, by air, by water and on the back of a mule.

Grand Canyon Tourism and National Park Information  - Sponsored by the Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce, provides tourism resources as well as information and articles on the surrounding area, related news and  other issues.

Acadia National Park - People have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout history. Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.

Acadia Net - Acadia National Park is located in Maine on the rock- bound shore of Mount Desert Island. Here you will find granite cliffs side by side with sand, cobblestone beaches and glacier-carved mountains rising from the sea, cupping deep lakes in their valleys. The geography of Acadia National Park ranges from meadows and marshes to dense evergreen forests. Everywhere the ocean makes its presence felt, whether by sight, sound or smell. The National Park Service (NPS) protects this unique resource and provides a variety of visitor services.

Yosemite National Park - One of the first wilderness parks in the United States, is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

Yosemite and Golden Country - Good info on the Yosemite Park and the surrounding communities.

National Park Trust - The private land conservancy dedicated exclusively to America's Parklands, saving nationally significant wildlife, scenic wonders and historic monuments. NPT’s mission is to provide important recreational and educational parkland opportunities for current and future generations.  As we spend more time indoors and as successive generations grow up with less of a connection to nature we need to build greater awareness and appreciation for the importance of our country’s public lands and parks.

Oh Ranger Guide to the Parks - The home of American Park Network ® the most comprehensive source of information on this country's favorite national parks and public lands. Did you know that one out of every three acres in the U.S. is public land? With 280 million visits each year, national parks are the most frequented recreational destinations in America.
RELATED  LINKS
Mapping the National Parks (Library of Congress) - The collection consists of approximately 200 maps dating from the 17th century to the present, reflecting early mapping of the areas that would become four National Parks, as well as the parks themselves. Production of this collection is being supported by a generous gift from The Rockefeller Foundation.

U.S National Parks Listed by State - GORP resource list.

L.L. Bean's Park Search - Puts America's parks at your fingertips. It's the perfect place to start planning your next adventure and it's easy to use.

Washington National Parks and Wilderness Action - A project of the Casade chapter of the Sierra Club in Seattle, WA with a content provided by members.

Reserve America - Your one-stop recreation reservation resource.

Outdoor Places - Site with easy access to information on national, state and local parks within the United States; reviews of the outdoor gear; information on the news and techniques; and online store to meet the needs of those who enjoy outdoor adventure.

National  Parks Conservation Assoc. - NPCA has 23 regional and field offices across the country--working as the first line of defense in the continuing struggle to fulfill their mission to protect the national parks for present and future generations.

U.S. National Parks Index - Providing information on all U.S. National Parks.

Student Conservation Association - They allows you to serve the great outdoors while tapping into an inner, personal landscape you may never have known existed.

World Parks Info - Explore information about world parks.

South American Parks - South America is home to the world's highest waterfall, Angel Falls in Venezuela; the largest river (by volume), the Amazon River; the longest mountain range, the Andes (whose highest mountain is Aconcagua at 6,962 m (22,841 ft)); the driest place on earth, the Atacama Desert; the largest rainforest, the Amazon Rainforest; the highest capital city, La Paz, Bolivia; the highest commercially navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca; and the world's southernmost permanently inhabited community, Puerto Toro, Chile (excluding research stations in Antarctica). 

Canada Parks Page - Whateever outdoor adventure you may be seeking you'll find in great Canadian parks.

Central America-Parks - If you like to be surrounded by natural beauty, Costa Rica is an ideal destination for your vocation.

Sports & Outdoors - If you're a serious sport and outdoor lover and traveler, you'll appreciate this guide.

 
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