This past summer, the National Park Service throughout our country celebrated 100 years. The National Park Service is a fundamental component in keeping the magnificent, natural wonders of our country clean, managed, and looking gorgeous; they keep America's finest landmarks looking their best! In 1916, the National Park System began and has only grown since; today, the National Park Service cares for 59 national parks, 125 historical parks, 79 national monuments, 29 national memorials, and a variety of other nationally preserved lands. All of these parks, monuments, and memorials reach across our beautiful country and give testimony to the diverse land and history within America. Each year, millions of people visit the amazing National Park System. Here are the top ten most popular parks!
10. Glacier National Park
9. Acadia National Park
8. Carlsbad Caverns National Park
7. Olympic National Park
6. Zion National Park
5. Yellowstone National Park
4. Yosemite National Park
3. The Rocky Mountains National Park
2. Grand Canyon National Park
1. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
These national parks, along with so many others, help their visitors remember how amazing our country's landscape is and encourages them to appreciate our planet even more. The National Park Service has kept our lands looking beautiful for the last 100 years, here's to cheering them on for another 100 years!