Here's a look at the history and defining characteristics of the 25 oldest national parks.
Using a variety of historical sources such as the National Park Service, Stacker compiled a list of the 25 oldest established national parks in America.
Oldest national parks in America A brief history of the 25 oldest national parks 25. Kings Canyon 24. Olympic 23. Shenandoah 22. Great Smoky Mountains 21. Everglades 20. Carlsbad Caverns 19. Grand Teton 18. Bryce Canyon 17. Hot Springs 16. Zion 14. Acadia 14. Grand Canyon 13. Denali 12. Lassen Volcanic 10. Haleakalā 10. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes 8. Glacier 7. Mesa Verde 6. Wind Cave 5. Crater Lake 4. Mount Rainier 3. Yosemite 2. Sequoia 1.
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