US National Parks

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Across
  1. 2. A unique blend of mountains and coastline, offering rugged shores, historic carriage roads, and stunning sunrises from Cadillac Mountain. (ME)
  2. 4. Boasts incredible diversity with glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rainforests (like the Hoh Rainforest), and wild coastline. (WA)
  3. 5. Is the hottest, driest, and lowest of all the U.S. national parks and is the largest national park in the contiguous U.S. (CA/NV)
  4. 7. Features a dramatic range of jagged peaks, pristine lakes, and abundant wildlife, often visited in conjunction with Yellowstone since it’s only 10 miles away. (WY)
  5. 8. Consistently the most visited, known for its stunning autumn foliage, diverse wildlife, and extensive hiking trails. (TN/NC)
  6. 11. Known for its magnificent glacier-carved mountains, pristine lakes, and the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road. (MT)
  7. 12. Famous for its unique "hoodoo" formations made from red, orange, and white rock colors. (UT)
  8. 13. A stark desert landscape, including portions of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, with fascinating rock formations and the distinctive trees. (CA)
  9. 14. Famous for its dramatic waterfalls, giant sequoia groves, granite cliffs like El Capitan and Half Dome, and a beautiful valley carved by glaciers. (CA)
  10. 15. Renowned for its towering sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and unique hiking experiences like Angels Landing and The Narrows. (UT)
Down
  1. 1. Offers spectacular mountain scenery with towering peaks, alpine lakes, and diverse ecosystems, accessible via scenic drives like Trail Ridge Road. (CO)
  2. 3. Home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches. (UT)
  3. 6. Dominated by the iconic, heavily glaciated stratovolcano, offering stunning subalpine meadows and forests and is circled by the Wonderland Trail. (WA)
  4. 8. A natural wonder of immense scale, famous for its awe-inspiring geological formations carved by the Colorado River. (AZ)
  5. 9. A vast wetland ecosystem with unique wildlife like alligators and a crucial bird habitat and is the third largest national park. (FL)
  6. 10. America's first national park, famous for its geothermal features like Old Faithful geyser, hot springs, and abundant wildlife including bison and wolves. (WY, MT, ID)