What Are the 5 Newest National Parks?

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[{"selector":"#anim-62067f53-a6c1-4ec6-9d18-8b422e8f9565","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9adbfa0b-7436-4303-bb58-2f6550d74183","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-177.04918%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] One of the best ways to make memories and enjoy nature is to visit a national park. The oldest national parks typically attract the most visitors and get the most attention. Learn more

However, some of the newest national parks can be incredible places to visit. Just because they’re more recent additions to the National Park System doesn’t mean they’re less than the older parks.

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Today, we’ll share a little bit about five of the newest national parks and what you should make sure to see and do when visiting them. Let’s get started!

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia

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White Sands National Park, New Mexico

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Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana

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Gateway Arch National Park, Missouri

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