National Parks & Landmarks
What was the first national park established in the United States?
Yellowstone National Park
What is the largest land animal on Earth?
African Bush Elephant
What tool is commonly used to determine direction using Earth's magnetic field?
A compass
What is the largest species of deer in North America?
Moose
What is the longest hiking-only trail in the United States?
Appalachian Trail
In which U.S. state is the majority of the Grand Canyon located?
Arizona
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
Which side of a tree generally receives the most sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere?
The South Side
What is the term for a male deer?
Buck
What outdoor activity combines hiking, navigation, and racing against the clock?
Orienteering
What famous monument was gifted to the United States by France in 1886?
Statue of Liberty
What is a group of lions called?
Pride
What is the first priority in a wilderness survival situation?
Shelter
What fish is famous for swimming upstream to spawn?
Salmon
What type of shelter is suspended between two trees and commonly used by campers?
Hammock
What mountain is the tallest peak in North America?
Denali
What is the largest species of bear?
Polar Bear
What should you do to make water safe to drink if you're unsure it's clean?
Boil it
What is a group of wild turkeys called?
A Flock
What is the term for traveling through wilderness with all your gear on your back?
Backpacking
What famous South Dakota landmark features the carved faces of four U.S. presidents?
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
What bird is known for being unable to fly and is the largest bird in the world?
Ostrich
What device helps filter bacteria and parasites from water while camping?
Water Filter
What is the largest freshwater fish in North America?
White Sturgeon
What outdoor activity involves navigating rivers in a narrow watercraft using a paddle?
Canoeing
In what city would you find the Gateway Arch?
St. Louis
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
Bat
What is the universal distress signal using a whistle?
Three short blasts
What type of fish is known as the "freshwater king" among many anglers?
Largemouth Bass
What is the most common knot used to form a secure loop at the end of a rope?
Bowline
Which national park is known for its giant sequoia trees?
Sequoia National Park
What is a baby kangaroo called?
Joey
What is the recommended distance to set up camp from a water source?
About 200 feet (70 adult steps)
What are a deer's antlers made of?
Bone
What outdoor activity involves ascending natural rock formations using ropes and protective gear?
Rock climbing
What famous waterfall sits on the border of the United States and Canada?
Niagara Falls
What is the largest species of shark?
Whale Shark
What is the best clothing material to avoid in cold, wet conditions?
Cotton
What is the common name for a young fish?
Fry
What is the term for camping overnight in remote wilderness areas?
Backcountry camping
Which U.S. landmark appears on the back of the nickel?
Monticello
Which bird is the national symbol of the United States?
Bald Eagle
What survival item can be used to signal rescuers from long distances using sunlight?
A signal mirror
What bird is one of the most popular game birds hunted in the United States?
Wild Turkey
Which outdoor adventure sport involves traveling down rivers with rapids?
Whitewater rafting
What national park in Florida is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States?
Everglades National Park
What is the only continent where wild penguins naturally live?
Antarctica
What are the "Big Three" backpacking gear items by weight?
Shelter (tent), backpack, and sleeping system
What fishing lure is designed to imitate a small fish?
What is the practice of finding hidden containers using GPS coordinates called?
Geocaching
How many U.S. National Parks are there as of 2026?
63 National Parks
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
How many feet are in a mile?
5,280 Feet
What is the fastest fish in the ocean?
Sailfish
How many miles long is the Appalachian Trail?
Approximately 2,190 miles