The National Park Service caters for a network of nearly 400 natural, cultural or recreational sites across the USA, managing and protecting areas of national beauty and significance. The largest National Park, at a staggering 3.3 million acres, is  Death Valley National Park in California.   Most National Parks offer accommodation and campsites in or nearby and activities can be as varied as your imagination allows!  Some Parks are for the purpose of visiting a particular monument, such as the Statue of Liberty or Mount Rushmore.  Others are situated in stunning backcountry with ski touring or ski fields, lakes, mountains and rivers.  Most parks have hiking trails starting from easy, 1 hour strolls, to multi day walks. Other popular park activities include fishing, swimming, boating, rock climbing, mountain biking, horse back riding, nature study, wildlife viewing, scenic drives, rafting and kayaking. Many parks have ranger-assisted walks and nature trails and also children's programmes and educational resources.   VIsit the National Park USA official site to find a park.

Useful Reading:
"Hey Ranger!" Kids Ask Questions About Yellowstone National Park


Yellowstone National Park for Kids, Preteens, and Teenagers: A Grande Guides Series Book for Children

Frommer's National Parks with Kids (Park Guides)

Useful Dvds
National Parks for Kids

Yellowstone National Park For Kids

The Beginners Guide to Camping

Top 10 Family Friendly National Parks in the USA
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina
- Mount Rushmore, South Dakota
- Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming/Monana/Idaho
- Yosemite, California
- Olympic National Park, Washington State
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Sequoia and Three Kings, Three Rivers, California
- Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
- Aztec Ruins National Monument, New Mexico