Glacier Bay, located in the southeast Alaskan wilderness, is part of a larger system of international parks, which is called Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek. UNESCO designated the system a World Heritage site in 1994 for its gigantic glaciers and striking ice fields. It's also home to the largest population of grizzly bears in North America.
2. Grand Canyon
Answer: Arizona
The Grand Canyon was formed by the Colorado River and at points is a mile deep! If that sounds like too much walking for you, then consider taking it by the sure-footed mule; the park offers mule rides, including some overnight options, year-round.
3. Redwood National State Parks
Answer: Northern California
The old-growth coast redwood forests in Northern California protect some of the tallest trees on Earth. It's also a great place for hiking, camping, fishing, and kayaking.
4. Everglades
Answer: Florida
Everglades National Park in Florida is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. The Everglades are rich with complex mangrove systems and it is also the only place in the world where crocodiles and alligators live in the same area. Generally, crocodiles live in salt or brackish water, while alligators mainly live in freshwater. The Everglades offers both.
5. Papahānaumokuākea
Answer: Hawaii
The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is a huge expanse of ocean waters, islands, and atolls around the beautiful state of Hawaii. The designated area is about the same size as the country of Germany. Its extensive coral reefs are home to over 7,000 marine species, and the shallow water areas are habitats for great turtles and monk seals.
6. Mammoth Cave
Answer: Kentucky
Mammoth Cave is located in a national park in the hill country of south central Kentucky. It's the world's longest known cave system, with over 400 explored miles. It is the home of various species of bat, cricket, and salamander.
7. Monticello
Answer: Virginia
Founding Father of the U.S. Thomas Jefferson designed his Virginia plantation with a blend of beauty and function. It incorporates what Jefferson saw when he traveled to France. It has some clever features, including a double-faced clock and a hidden dumbwaiter to the wine cellar. In his spare time, he also designed an academic village which became the University of Virginia.
8. Statue of Liberty
Answer: New York
The huge statue in New York harbor has been welcoming visitors and immigrants since 1886. A gift from France, she has many meaningful elements: her torch represents enlightenment, her flowing robes harken to the ideals of ancient Greek philosophers, and the seven points on her diadem represent the seven seas and the seven continents.
9. Yellowstone
Answer: Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
Yellowstone is one of world's first national parks and is located in parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Designated in 1872 by President Grant, Yellowstone, with its volcanic underpinnings, has many geysers and hot springs among its vast forests and grasslands.
10. Independence Hall
Answer: Philadelphia
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was the location for the signing of both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Its grounds include the Benjamin Franklin Museum, Washington Square, and the Liberty Bell, crack and all.
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