Thursday, January 1, 2015

National Parks

In addition to the 43 State Parks in Utah, there are also a number of National parks, monuments, sites and trails.  While the original intent of this blog was to focus on the Utah State Parks, I have decided to add the national parks and sites to the list.  In total, they add another 19 parks and sites.
National Parks Service

National Parks - 5 
Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion

National Monuments - 7 
Cedar Breaks, Dinosaur, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Hovenweep, Natural Bridges, Timpanogos Cave and Rainbow Bridge

National Historic Trails - 4 
California, Mormon Pioneer, Pony Express and Old Spanish

National Historic Sites - 1 
Golden Spike

National Recreation Area - 2
Glen Canyon and Flaming Gorge