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

| Name_ | Location_ | Date_established | Area | Description_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Royale | Michigan , 48°06′N 88°33′W﻿ / ﻿48.10°N 88.55°W | March 3, 1931 | 571,790.11 acres (2,314.0 km2) | The largest island in Lake Superior, this park is a site of isolation and wilderness. It has many shipwrecks, waterways, and hiking trails. The park also includes over 400 smaller islands in the waters up to 4.5 miles (7.2 km) from the island. There are only 20 mammal species and it is known for its wolf and moose relationship. |
| Joshua Tree | California , 33°47′N 115°54′W﻿ / ﻿33.79°N 115.90°W | October 31, 1994 | 789,745.47 acres (3,196.0 km2) | Covering parts of the Colorado and Mojave Deserts and the Little San Bernardino Mountains, this is the home of the Joshua tree. Across great elevation changes are sand dunes, dry lakes, rugged mountains, and granite monoliths. |