• The newest (New River Gorge)
• The oldest (Yellowstone)
• The smallest (Gateway Arch)
• The largest (Wrangell-St. Elias)
• The lowest (Death Valley)
• The largest high-latitude sand dune field (Kobuk Valley)
• The deepest lake (Crater Lake)
• The most underwater (Dry Tortugas)
• The longest known cave system (Mammoth Cave)
• The only one south of the equator (National Park of American Samoa)
• The one entirely situated north of the Arctic Circle (Gates of the Arctic)

• Location
• Climate
• Peak season to visit
• Unique flora and fauna to look for, from orcas, moose, or caribou in the north to javelina, saguaro cactus, or roadrunners in the south
• General activities for that park, like stargazing in Bryce Canyon, river floating in Grand Teton, snorkeling in Biscayne, mountaineering in Denali, or caving in Great Basin
• Specific trails to hike, can’t-miss sites to visit, or annual gatherings to attend
• Unique travel tips; for example, a cell phone signal in Isle Royale National Park might actually be from a Canadian tower (with additional fees!)
• Suggestions of nearby points of interest, including national monuments, wild and scenic rivers, recreation areas, historic sites, and more
• Space to record where you stayed, your favorite places to eat, and other details about the trip
• Space for more thoughtful, introspective reflections on your escapades
• Room for the national park passport stamp (or one of the enclosed stickers), making this book its own passport to the national parks

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