National Parks

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Across
  1. 2. the Rio Grande into MX
  2. 4. Mount McKinley NP
  3. 8. Joshua trees native to the Mojave Desert
  4. 10. Newest NP, designated 2021
  5. 13. Sand dunes drift over Lake Michigan forests
  6. 15. Features two of most active volcanoes
  7. 19. Arduous boat ride to get there
  8. 20. Houses cacti that live longer than humans
  9. 22. narrow chasm in volcanic canyon
  10. 23. One of two NP above the Artic Circle
  11. 26. Mostly underwater
  12. 27. boasts beauty of New England coast
  13. 29. Largest national park in US
  14. 30. Explore tropical rainforests and coral reefs
  15. 35. one of the least visited NP
  16. 36. White gypsum sand dunes for miles
  17. 38. features King of the Cascades
  18. 40. Home to Half Dome, El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall
  19. 41. Brave hike the Angel’s Landing trail
  20. 42. Nation’s deepest and bluest lake
  21. 44. Roadless park in AK
  22. 48. drive the humbling Avenue of the Giants
  23. 51. Think alligators
  24. 53. Delicate rock arches
  25. 56. Mountain NP features Continental Divide
  26. 58. Protects largest national grassland
  27. 60. Ancient woodlands turned to stone
  28. 61. One of two NP above the Artic Circle
  29. 62. Most get their NPS stamp while on a cruise ship
Down
  1. 1. Ancient cypress swamp
  2. 3. Just a 90 minute boat ride from LA area
  3. 5. Rock fold from the ancient sea desert floor
  4. 6. Unique red and pink hoodoos
  5. 7. Most visited NP 2022
  6. 9. Features lavish hot spring houses
  7. 11. Carved by CO River
  8. 12. One of the most arduous boat rides to get there
  9. 14. Active volcano last erupted 1917
  10. 16. temperate rainforests in Pacific NW
  11. 17. canals and railroads that built the West
  12. 18. Shares same NPS administration ancient giants
  13. 21. Marks the great westward migration
  14. 24. A president tried to raise cattle here
  15. 25. Bear viewing at Brooks River
  16. 28. NP that does feature arrow sign at entrance
  17. 31. Holds continent’s tallest sand dunes
  18. 32. Hike and explore water sports in St John
  19. 33. Features seventh-longest cave in the world
  20. 34. reintroduction of California condors
  21. 37. Blue Ridge Mountains in WV
  22. 39. Often seen with Yellowstone NP
  23. 43. Our first NP
  24. 45. Flightseeing or boat tour out of Resurrection Bay
  25. 46. Summit tallest point in TX
  26. 47. Borders Canada
  27. 49. Known for cliff dwellings
  28. 50. Lowest point in NA at 282’ below sea level
  29. 52. World’s longest cave system
  30. 54. Arduous boat ride to get there
  31. 55. Encompasses most of NV
  32. 57. Expansive caves hold delicate formations
  33. 59. Features massive mile-deep canyon