National Parks

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Joshua Tree

• Located in California• Established in 1936• Proclaimed a National Park by FDR • Located in a desert • Holds an annual National Audubon Society

Christmas Bird Count• Re-Designated in 1994

Zion Park

• Located in Utah• Established in 1909• “Place of refuge” • National monument - Mukuntuweap • Kolob of Arc landmark • Begins where the Grand Canyon ends• Geologically, many layers that have different

Hot Springs

• Established in 1832• Located in Arkansas• Spa experience – 100 degree water for your

bath• Oldest park in the National Parks

Wind Cave

• Located in South Dakota• 7th National Park• 1st one created to protect a cave• Theodore Roosevelt signed to create in 1903• Trying to preserve the bison and elk herds

Dry Tortugas

• Located in Florida• Established to protect Fort Jefferson• Formerly called Jefferson Park• Established in 1935• Snorkeling, fishing, and underwater

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Timeline

Wind Cave

Joshua TreeZion Park

Hot Springs

Dry Tortugas