65: The First Five National Parks

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are getting a little nerdy! We have been making lists of the national parks by size, visitation, and date established on Dirt In My Shoes. 

Today, we’re sharing some interesting information on the first five National Parks that were established. As National Park enthusiasts, we think everyone should know what the first five national parks were! So, let’s explore the first five national parks and learn some interesting history along the way.

Join us as we discuss: 

The interesting history leading up to the establishment of the national parks

The first five national parks that were established in the U.S. 

The key people involved in establishing these national parks 

Fascinating historical events surrounding these parks

The establishment of The National Park Service 

We were so surprised by some of the parks on this list and the history behind it all. We hope you loved this episode and enjoyed nerding out over national park history with us! If you want to see the full list, you can find it here.

Don’t forget to complete your task for this week! We want to know which national park surprises you the most according to when it was established. Head to the Dirt in My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know! 

Check out the full show notes here.