The Samanthan Sentinel: 9.16.24

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  1. 2. Indiana's national park is on the shoreline- and named after these sandy mounds! (plural)
  2. 4. Ohio has a wonderful forested national park- they even have a scenic train and an ampitheatre!
  3. 8. A gorgeous and natural rock formation, this park is also in Utah with its namesake being its whole identity but it also has cool locations like Devil's Garden (plural)
  4. 10. Also the name of the tall arboreal giants that guard this park, these trees out west are simply gorgeous!
  5. 11. Isle Royale is one of the least visited National Parks and it calls this state its home!
  6. 12. Up in Alaska, this park is gorgeous, but can usually only be reached by bush plane- it is the northernmost park, and its entirely in the circle that it was named after! (4 words)
  7. 13. This earthen phenomenon is the most popular attraction in the Hawaiian national parks since it could be your first time seeing lava
  8. 15. Find yourself in Maine? You gotta make it out to this easternmost national park!
  9. 16. This famous Valley has been characterized only one way!
  10. 18. This Montanan park is known for it's picturesque mountains and lakes and it's namesake!
  11. 19. America is not the only place with national parks- you might find yourself in this northern country if you go to Banff National Park!
Down
  1. 1. Trying to see Ol Faithful or some calderas in Wyoming? You might want to go to this famous national park!
  2. 3. The golden state has one of the best climbing parks of all time with El Capitan, but people also love photographing the Firefall that happens with the perfect timing of the sun
  3. 4. This state has the most national parks- they're currently sitting at 9 parks!
  4. 5. This mountain range has it's national park home in Tennessee but it is so much larger than one state! (2 words)
  5. 6. Sure, you might know the cherries of this area, but usually the most memorable part is this beautiful mountain found in Washington
  6. 7. Found in Kentucky, you'll have to head underground to see this one! (2 words)
  7. 9. You might not wrestle an alligator in this national park even though it is a scenic park in Florida
  8. 14. Head to South Carolina to walk on this parks raised trails since it is the largest expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest!
  9. 17. Find yourself in Utah? The name of this park sounds like it should be underwater, but it is actually in the heart of Red Rock country (2 words)