33 Fascinating Presidential National Parks: Birthplaces, Homes, Monuments & Memorials

Bram — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:12:12 +0000

There's always been a close historical link between America's presidents and its national parks, from the creation of Yellowstone National Park to the Antiquities Act and many national park sites related to the presidents themselves. There are over 30 presidential national parks, dedicated to presidents like Washington, Lincoln, both Roosevelts, JFK, Eisenhower and more.

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15 (Surprising) Urban National Parks in the USA

Bram — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 19:47:31 +0000

More than 80% of Americans currently live in an urban area. Whether it’s a small town or huge metropolis, people gravitate more and more toward population clusters. This, combined with the increasing popularity of nature getaways and outdoor activities, makes the creation and upkeep of urban national parks even more important.

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33 Fascinating Presidential National Parks: Birthplaces, Homes, Monuments & Memorials

15 (Surprising) Urban National Parks in the USA