Parks of the Week – The Ranger Desk

POW: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

The Columbia River Gorge is a canyon up to 4,000 feet deep that delineates the border between the states of Oregon and Washington.

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park contains two active volcanoes: Mauna Loa and Kīlauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.

Navajo National Monument has long been known as one of the most impressive and best-preserved cliff dwelling sites in the American Southwest.

Banff National Park was the first national park established in Canada and the third national park created in North America.

Natural Bridge State Park is a popular natural wonder. Visitors can hike down a stairway with over 130 steps to walk under the arch itself.

Everglades National Park is the third largest national park in the contiguous US and protects a fragile wetland ecosystem.

Established in 1910, Sitka National Historical Park honors Tlingit, Haida, Russian, and Alaskan cultures and history.

Today the Göreme Valley brings in visitors who want to see its rock formations as well as those interested in its architecture and history.

At over 1,300 acres, Forest Park in St. Louis is one of the largest city parks in the United States, larger than Central Park in New York.

Acadia National Park was the first national park east of the Mississippi River and remains the only national park in the northeastern US.