Where Am I? 🗺️
In which US state is the famous Grand Canyon located?
Arizona
Which large, furry animal is the iconic symbol of Yellowstone and appears on the National Park Service logo?
Bison ( American Buffalo) 🦬
Which national park has the word "...Valley" in its name due to its extreme heat and harsh environment?
Death Valley 🏜️
Yellowstone is famous for shooting hot water and steam from the ground. What are these natural fountains called?
Geysers
The US National Park emblem shows a green shield with a mountain, a bison, and a giant tree. What type of tree is it?
Sequoia
In which state is Yellowstone, the world's first national park, mostly located?
(Hint: it's famous for geysers!)
Wyoming
Which dangerous predator lives in Alaska and Yellowstone and loves catching salmon in rivers?
Bear ( Grizzly)🐻
Mammoth Cave National Park holds an underground world record. What is inside it?
The longest cave system in the world
What is the name of the famous Yellowstone geyser that erupts regularly and is nicknamed "Old Faithful"?
Old Faithful
What is the number one safety rule when seeing wildlife like bears or bison in a national park?
(Keep your distance / feed them / pet them?)
Keep your distance (don't get close)
Which sunny state is famous for its parks featuring giant Sequoia trees and Death Valley?
California
Everglades National Park in Florida is famous for having huge numbers of which dangerous, scaly reptile?
Alligators (or Crocodiles)🐊
What natural force carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years — a river, an ocean, or a glacier?
A river (The Colorado River)
Arches National Park in Utah is famous for thousands of natural red-rock structures. What shape are they?
Arch shape
In what type of vehicle do many families travel and camp around US national parks? (An RV / Camper van or a helicopter?)
Camper van 🚐
On which tropical island state would you find a national park with active volcanoes?🌋
Hawaii
The "General Sherman" tree in Sequoia National Park is world-famous for what reason?
It is the largest living tree on Earth 🌳
Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the USA. Did it form inside a volcano crater or a meteor impact site?
Inside a collapsed volcano crater
Yosemite features a famous massive granite cliff called "El Capitan". Is it famous among rock climbers or scuba divers?
Rock climbers 🧗
What is the job title of the uniformed staff member in a iconic flat-brim hat who protects the park and guides visitors?
Park Ranger
In which northernmost and largest US state is the park containing North America's highest peak, Denali?
Alaska
In Joshua Tree National Park, a unique plant grows after which the park is named. Is it a tree, a bush, or a type of yucca/cactus?
Yucca (tree-like succulent)
Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited park. Why are they called "Smoky"?
(Due to real smoke, plant-made fog/mist, or forest fires?)
Due to the natural blue mist/fog from the dense forests
In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, hot red liquid flows into the ocean creating new land. What is this molten rock called?
Lava (or magma)
Which US President, a famous nature lover, helped build and expand the National Park system in the early 1900s?
Theodore Roosevelt