Glacier National Park

upholding the natural beauty and resources of the land was sparked through the establishment of Yellowstone National Park within the American West. These new desires had a lasting impact upon the humans and the environment one lived in. In order to achieve these ideas, many barriers had to be overcome to create a system of protecting land and establishing National Parks. Yellowstone National Park was established during the American Gilded Age, a time of greed and growth when America needed to…

Yosemite National Park, located in the central eastern portion of California, has been founded since 1890. The park is known for its natural habitats and abstract scenery. Tourist enjoy hiking in Tuolumne Meadows, lodging in Yosemite Valley, fishing in the Eastern Sierra and even skiing in the Mammoth Lakes mountain resort. But what any do not know is that all of these attractions were created by one phenomenon, glaciation. On three different occasions during the Great Ice Age era, Yosemite was…

The united states has 58 National Parks. One of those parks is the Yellowstone National Park located in Wyoming. Yellowstone National Park features dramatic canyons, hot springs, and one of its top sights “ Old faith”. Old faith is a geyser that erupts on a consistent schedule throughout the day. In the sierra nevada mountains there's another park called the Yosemite National Park. The Yosemite National park is filled with sequoia trees, amazing tunnel views and many more attractions.…

the fifth we took a zero day. (We hiked zero miles) Zero days are essential for physical and mental recovery. We sat around, drinking chocolate milk, surfing the web and reading good books. On the sixth we hiked out of town, and into Yellowstone National…

Yosemite is a breathtaking national park. It is located in the Sierra Nevada which is in the northwest part of California. Who created Yosemite? The process started when Abraham Lincoln set aside the land to be saved in 1864. What he said was, “be held for public use, resort, and recreation...inalienable for all time.” Then on October 1, 1890 John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt founded Yosemite. It was created to preserve wilderness. Yosemite is one of the most famous national parks in the United…

National Parks show us the reality and impact climate changes are having on the environment. These parks are being challenged in ways never before seen. Environmental changes have changed many things and will continue to in the future. “How the Parks of Tomorrow Will Be Different” layouts different parks that are being affected by environmental changes. It makes us aware of the problems and what we could do, which I strongly agree with. People may think that there’s not much we can do but, the…

The Sierra Nevada is the longest mountain range in America and it lies partially within the parks. Along this range lies Mt. Whitney, at an elevated height of 14,491 feet and considered the tallest mountain within the lower United States. In Sequoia National Park, resides another prominent ridge of mountains called the Great Western Divide and it has been posed as the rival of the Sierran Crest. The topography and its gradual formation was the result of the uplift of the southern portion of the…

and wildest backyards? Jasper National Park established in 1907 is the place for you to visit if this is for you. Jasper National Park has lots of stuff to offer you such as camping, fishing, biking, tours and much more. Jasper National Park got 2,337,730 visitors in 2016 and for the past 2 years, the amount of visitors increased by 20%. The park has many physical characteristics, lots of history in the park and plenty of events/activities. In Jasper National Park it is recommended to…

VISITOR INFORMATION Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, at 10 878 km2. It was founded in 1907, and is named after Jasper Hawes, a clerk for the North West Trading Company in the 1800s. The park is located in the Eastern slopes of the Rockies, in Western Alberta. Jasper has very diverse ecosystems and landforms, consisting of valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, alpine meadows and wild rivers. Populations of elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer and other…

Bruce Peninsula National Park Dramatic cliffs rise from the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay. In large regions of forest, black bears roam and strange reptiles find shelter in rocky regions and diverse wetlands. Ancient cedar trees spiral from the cliff-edge; an abundance of orchids and ferns take root in diverse habitats. And the night is dazzling with stars in this Dark Sky Preserve. Welcome to the magic of Bruce Peninsula National Park. Ladies and gentlemen welcome to Ontario’s Backyard Im…