With each passing year, it seems, US National Parks get busier as people who love the outdoors flock to see amazing sights such as Half Dome and Angel’s Landing. When it comes to outdoor adventure, the 63 National Parks tend to hog the spotlight, protecting incredible natural wonders from the rock formations of Arches to the spouting geysers of Yellowstone, but the National Parks Service is responsible for overseeing a much larger network of public land that’s well worth a visit.
National Parks have a certain allure and certainly guarantee spectacular beauty, but there are many other units managed by the NPS that will thrill you with their stunning scenery and opportunities for adventure. In addition to the country’s world-famous National Parks, the NPS manages land such as National Monuments, Lakeshores and Seashores as well as Scenic Trails, all of which total up to some 85 million acres that’s ready to be explored.
