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

| Name_ | Location_ | Date_established | Area | Description_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah | Virginia , 38°32′N 78°21′W﻿ / ﻿38.53°N 78.35°W | May 22, 1926 | 199,045.23 acres (805.5 km2) | Shenandoah`s Blue Ridge Mountains are covered by hardwood forests that are home to tens of thousands of animals. The Skyline Drive and Appalachian Trail run the entire length of this narrow park that has more than 500 miles (800 km) of hiking trails along scenic overlooks and waterfalls of the Shenandoah River. |
| Theodore Roosevelt | North Dakota , 46°58′N 103°27′W﻿ / ﻿46.97°N 103.45°W | November 10, 1978 | 70,446.89 acres (285.1 km2) | This region that enticed and influenced President Theodore Roosevelt is now a park of three units in the badlands. Besides Roosevelt`s historic cabin, there are scenic drives and backcountry hiking opportunities. Wildlife includes American Bison, pronghorns, Bighorn sheep, and wild horses. |