National Park Facts | Facts about National Parks

How tall is the world's tallest tree

A 379.1' Redwood in Redwood National Park is currently the world's largest tree

What is the highest point in Death Valley?

The highest point in Death Valley National Park is Telescope Peak at 11,049 ft

People like it hot

In 2001 Death Valley saw a record of 153 consecutive days with daytime high temperatures above 100 degrees. Somehow, that same year the National Park had 1,064,784 visitors.

What was the first national park in the US?

Yellowstone became the first US national park in 1872, and it is widely considered the first national park in the world.

What was Canada's first national park?

Banff, in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, became Canada's first national park in 1885.

Who was Cecil the lion?

Cecil was a famous lion in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park whose killing by an American trophy hunter in 2015 sparked worldwide outrage and debate about trophy hunting.

When were wolves reintroduced to Yellowstone?

Gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in 1995. Their return changed elk behavior and helped plants, beavers, and other wildlife recover, a chain reaction called a trophic cascade.

What is Fat Bear Week?

Fat Bear Week is an online contest from Katmai National Park in Alaska where people vote for the brown bear that bulked up the most before winter hibernation.