List of national parks of the United States National parks National parks

| Name_ | Location_ | Date_established | Area | Description_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Canyon | Utah , 37°34′N 112°11′W﻿ / ﻿37.57°N 112.18°W | February 25, 1928 | 35,835.08 acres (145.0 km2) | Bryce Canyon is a giant natural amphitheatre along the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The unique area has hundreds of tall sandstone hoodoos formed by erosion. The region was originally settled by Native Americans and later by Mormon pioneers. |
| Canyonlands | Utah , 38°12′N 109°56′W﻿ / ﻿38.2°N 109.93°W | September 12, 1964 | 337,597.83 acres (1,366.2 km2) | This landscape was eroded into canyons, buttes, and mesas by the Colorado River, Green River, and their tributaries, which divide the park into three districts. There are rock pinnacles and other naturally sculpted rock, as well as artifacts from Ancient Pueblo Peoples. |