Great Smoky Mountains
Part of the National Parks (Lightbox Learning) series
Located along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains, or "Smokies," are ancient. They have been part of North America for hundreds of millions of years. Find out more in Great Smoky Mountains, one of the titles in the National Parks series.
Olympic
Part of the National Parks (Lightbox Learning) series
Olympic National Park is home to the largest temperate rainforest in the Western Hemisphere. At least one of the trees in Olympic is almost 1,000 years old. Find out more in “Olympic”, one of the titles in the “National Parks” series.
Grand Teton
Part of the National Parks (Lightbox Learning) series
With more than 3 million visitors annually, Grand Teton is among the top 10 most visited national parks in the United States. Find out more in “Grand Teton”, one of the titles in the “National Parks” series.
Death Valley
Part of the National Parks (Lightbox Learning) series
Death Valley National Park is one of the most dangerous places on Earth. This desert region is both the hottest and the driest area in all of North America. Find out more in Death Valley, one of the titles in the National Parks
series.
Grand Canyon
Part of the National Parks (Lightbox Learning) series
The Grand Canyon is the largest canyon in the United States. The canyon and its surrounding area make up Grand Canyon National Park. Find out more in Grand Canyon, one of the titles in the National Parks series.
Everglades
Part of the National Parks (Lightbox Learning) series
Everglades National Park was the first national park dedicated to protecting wildlife. It is the only subtropical preserve in North America and the only everglade in the world. Find out more in Everglades, one of the titles
in the National Parks series.
Yosemite
Part of the National Parks (Lightbox Learning) series
With its tall granite peaks, towering waterfalls, and giant sequoia trees, Yosemite National Park is a feast for the eyes. Natural wonders can be seen around every corner. Find out more in “Yosemite”, one of the titles in the “National Parks” series.
Glacier
Part of the National Parks (Lightbox Learning) series
Glacier National Park sits across the border from Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park. Together, Glacier and Waterton Lakes form
the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Find out more in Glacier, one of the titles in the National Parks series.
Acadia
Part of the National Parks (Lightbox Learning) series
Acadia National Park is the easternmost national park in the United States. It is one of the first places in the country to see the Sun rise every day. Find out more in “Acadia”, one of the titles in the “National Parks” series.
Redwood
Part of the National Parks (Lightbox Learning) series
Some of the tallest redwood trees are in northern California's Redwood National Park. They can grow to be more than 360 feet (110 meters) tall. Find out more in “Redwood”, one of the titles in the “National Parks” series.
Yellowstone
Part of the National Parks (Lightbox Learning) series
Located in the western United States, Yellowstone is the country's oldest national park. It is also one of the nation's most popular tourist destinations. Find out more in Yellowstone, one of the titles in the National Parks series.
Zion
Part of the National Parks (Lightbox Learning) series
Zion National Park, in southern Utah, is known for its sandstone canyons and breathtaking views. More than 4 million people visit the park every year to take in its rugged beauty. Find out more in Zion, one of
the titles in the National Parks series.
