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GRAND TETON, WYO.--Most spectacular portion of Teton Mountains.

Established 1929; 150 square miles.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS, N. C.-TENN.--Ma.s.sive mountain uplift covered with magnificent forests. Established for protection 1930; 617 square miles.

HAWAII: ISLANDS OF HAWAII AND MAUI.--Volcanic areas of great interest, including Kilauea, famous for frequent spectacular outbursts.

Established 1916; 245 square miles.

HOT SPRINGS, ARK.--Forty-seven hot springs reserved by the Federal Government in 1832 to prevent exploitation of waters. Made national park in 1921; 1.58 square miles.

La.s.sEN VOLCANIC, CALIF.--Only recently active volcano in continental United States. Established 1916; 163.32 square miles.

MAMMOTH CAVE, KY.--Interesting caverns, including spectacular onyx cave formation. Established for protection 1936; 38.34 square miles.

MESA VERDE, COLO.--Most notable cliff dwellings in United States.

Established 1906; 80.21 square miles.

MOUNT MCKINLEY, ALASKA.--Highest mountain in North America.

Established 1917; 3,030.46 square miles.

MOUNT RAINIER, WASH.--Largest accessible single-peak glacier system.

Established 1899; 377.78 square miles.

PLATT, OKLA.--Sulphur and other springs. Established 1902; 1.33 square miles.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN, COLO.--Peaks from 11,000 to 14,255 feet in heart of Rockies. Established 1915; 405.33 square miles.

SEQUOIA, CALIF.--General Sherman, largest and perhaps oldest tree in the world; outstanding groves of Sequoia gigantea. Established 1890; 604 square miles.

SHENANDOAH, VA.--Outstanding scenic area in Virginia section of Blue Ridge. Established 1935; 275.81 square miles.

WIND CAVE, S. DAK.--Beautiful cavern of peculiar formations. No stalact.i.tes or stalagmites. Established 1903; 18.47 square miles.

YELLOWSTONE, WYO.-MONT.-IDAHO.--World's greatest geyser area and an outstanding game preserve. Established 1872; 3,471.51 square miles.

YOSEMITE, CALIF.--Valley of world-famous beauty; spectacular waterfalls; magnificent High Sierra country. Established 1890; 1,176.16 square miles.

ZION, UTAH.--Beautiful Zion Canyon 1,500 to 2,500 feet deep.

Spectacular coloring. Established 1919; 148.26 square miles.

[Ill.u.s.tration: AREAS ADMINISTERED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE]

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