The name ‘Parker’ had several spelling variations dating back to the Middle Ages, including Parkers, Parkeres, Parker, and so on. Recently, Parker has transitioned to a first name, becoming gender-neutral. It was one of the first established names in the U.S., arriving with the settlers...
I’m a huge fan of the U.S. national parks and have been to dozens thus far with a growing wishlist of more to visit. This past year, we were able to visit Rainier and Olympic National Parks for the first time. Our national parks are truly a gift from previous generations, and our...
The concept of national parks is now well over a hundred years old. Theworld’s first national parkwas Yellowstone National Park which was established in 1872 by then U.S. President Ulysses Grant. Now, there are more than 6,000 national parks in around 100 countries across the globe. Nation...
When are the 2025 free entrance days in national parks? In 2025, you can visit U.S. national parks for no fee on these dates: January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day April 19: First Day of National Park Week ...
An Inspiring and Iconic American Landscape The Grand Canyon is as much a symbol of America as it is an icon among national parks. Established in 1919, the 1.2 million-acre park is one of the most visited in the system, attracting almost 4.5 million visit
This national park was established in 1940 and covers over half a million acres in land area. The Lake Superior is the main feature of the park, along with its surrounding ecosystem. The island in Lake Superior is best known for the wolves and moose that inhabit the island which came acros...
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