Richard Budde - National Parks

Double Arch - Arches NP

Arches NP

Turret Arch - Arches NP

Badlands NP

Natural Bridge Arch - Bryce Canyon NP

Mesa Arch - Canyonlands NP

Hickman Bridge - Capital Reef NP

Great Smoky Mountains NP

Morton's Overlook - Great Smoky Mountains NP

Schwabacher Landing - Grand Teton NP

Grand Teton NP

Cascade Canyon - Grand Teton NP

Pano of Teton range - Grand Teton NP

Cascade Canyon - Grand Teton NP

Mount Moran - Grand Teton NP

Cascade Canyon - Grand Teton NP

Snake River Overlook - Grand Teton NP

Oxbow Bend - Grand Teton NP

Old Patriarch Tree - Grand Teton NP

String Lake - Grand Teton NP

Joshua Tree NP

Monument Valley

Grand Prismatic Springs - Yellowstone NP

Artists Point - Yellowstone NP

The Watchman - Zion NP

Zion NP

Sunset skies - outdside Black Canyon NP

The United States National Park System is a remarkable collection of natural and cultural treasures, overseen by the National Park Service (NPS). Let’s delve into the details:

Creation and Expansion:

On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the “Organic Act”, establishing the National Park Service. Initially, it managed national parks and monuments that were under the Department of the Interior. Since then, the National Park System has grown to include 429 units, often referred to as parks, along with more than 150 related areas. These programs work tirelessly to conserve our nation’s natural and cultural heritage for the benefit of current and future generations.

Diverse Designations:

The National Park System encompasses a wide variety of designations, each serving a unique purpose:

National Parks: These iconic sites, such as Yellowstone and Yosemite, showcase the best of America’s natural beauty.

National Monuments: These protect significant historical, cultural, or scientific features.

National Historical Parks, National Lakeshores, National Memorials, and National Seashores are among the other designations.

Additionally, there are National Scenic Trails, National Wild and Scenic Rivers, and more.

Altogether, the National Park Service manages 429 individual units, covering over 85 million acres across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.

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Landscapes Composition

National Parks I have visited

Arches

Badlands National Park

Banff National Park

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Bryce Canyon

Canyonlands

Capital Reef

Everglades National Park

Glacier Bay National Park