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A 379.1' Redwood in Redwood National Park is currently the world's largest tree
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Surprising facts about statues in the park
If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle; if the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds received in battle; if the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
What is the highest point in Death Valley?
The highest point in Death Valley National Park is Telescope Peak at 11,049 ft
People like it hot
In 2001 Death Valley saw a record of 153 consecutive days with daytime high temperatures above 100 degrees. Somehow, that same year the National Park had 1,064,784 visitors.
What was the first national park in the US?
Yellowstone became the first US national park in 1872, and it is widely considered the first national park in the world.
What was Canada's first national park?
Banff, in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, became Canada's first national park in 1885.
Who was Cecil the lion?
Cecil was a famous lion in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park whose killing by an American trophy hunter in 2015 sparked worldwide outrage and debate about trophy hunting.
When were wolves reintroduced to Yellowstone?
Gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in 1995. Their return changed elk behavior and helped plants, beavers, and other wildlife recover, a chain reaction called a trophic cascade.
What is Fat Bear Week?
Fat Bear Week is an online contest from Katmai National Park in Alaska where people vote for the brown bear that bulked up the most before winter hibernation.
What started the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Rosa Parks' arrest on December 1, 1955, for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which lasted 381 days.
Who refused to give up her bus seat before Rosa Parks?
Nine months before Rosa Parks, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her bus seat.
How did the moving assembly line change car production?
Ford's moving assembly line, introduced in 1913 at its Highland Park plant, cut the time to build a Model T from about 12 hours to about 90 minutes.
What is the oldest MLB ballpark?
Fenway Park, which opened in 1912, is the oldest MLB ballpark.
How big is Adirondack Park?
New York's Adirondack Park is bigger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier, Grand Canyon, and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks combined.
What is Mesa Verde?
Mesa Verde National Park protects cliff dwellings built by Ancestral Puebloans.
Where are the tallest sand dunes in North America?
Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado has the tallest sand dunes in North America, about 750 feet high.
What is the Petrified Forest?
Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is known for its fossilized wood.
Are there monitor lizards in Bangkok's parks?
Bangkok's Lumpini Park is home to monitor lizards.
What happened to Tempelhof Airport?
Berlin's Tempelhof Airport closed and is now a park.
Where is "Parks and Recreation" set?
"Parks and Recreation" aired on NBC from 2009 to 2015 and is set in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana.
Was "Parks and Recreation" planned as an "Office" spin-off?
"Parks and Recreation" was originally planned as a spin-off of "The Office."
Was Andy Dwyer supposed to be a temporary character?
Chris Pratt's character Andy Dwyer was originally supposed to appear only in the first season of "Parks and Recreation."
Where did Galentine's Day come from?
"Parks and Recreation" popularized Galentine's Day, a celebration of female friendship held on February 13.
Did Joe Biden appear on "Parks and Recreation"?
Joe Biden made cameo appearances on "Parks and Recreation."
Is Nick Offerman a real woodworker?
Nick Offerman, who played Ron Swanson, is a real woodworker.
Who played Leslie Knope?
Amy Poehler played Leslie Knope on "Parks and Recreation."
Who was Li'l Sebastian?
Li'l Sebastian, a miniature horse, was a beloved local celebrity in Pawnee on "Parks and Recreation."
What is "Treat Yo Self"?
"Treat Yo Self" is a yearly day of pampering on "Parks and Recreation."
Was there a "Parks and Recreation" reunion?
"Parks and Recreation" aired a reunion special in 2020 to raise money for COVID-19 relief.
Where was "M*A*S*H" filmed?
Outdoor scenes for "M*A*S*H" were filmed at a ranch in what is now Malibu Creek State Park, and a wildfire burned the set in 1982.
What did Alan Turing do during WWII?
During WWII, Alan Turing helped break Germany's Enigma code at Bletchley Park.
What happened to the dirt from the Channel Tunnel?
Rock dug out of the Channel Tunnel was used to create Samphire Hoe, a nature park in England.
When did Crater Lake become a national park?
Crater Lake became a national park in 1902, making it one of the oldest national parks in the US.
What is the smallest park in the world?
Portland's Mill Ends Park, only about two feet across, is recognized by Guinness World Records as the smallest park in the world.
How big is Forest Park?
Portland's Forest Park is one of the largest urban forests in the US.
Where was US sport climbing born?
Smith Rock State Park is considered the birthplace of modern US sport climbing in the 1980s.
Which river runs through Smith Rock?
The Crooked River winds through Smith Rock State Park.
When did Smith Rock become a state park?
Smith Rock became a state park in 1960.
What is the largest state park in Oregon?
Silver Falls State Park is the largest state park in Oregon.
What is the Trail of Ten Falls?
Silver Falls State Park's Trail of Ten Falls lets hikers walk behind some of the waterfalls.
How tall is South Falls?
South Falls at Silver Falls State Park is 177 feet tall.
What is the crown jewel of Oregon State Parks?
Silver Falls is often called the "crown jewel" of Oregon State Parks.
Was Silver Falls almost a national park?
Silver Falls was proposed as a national park but was rejected because the area had been logged.
Where is Silver Falls?
Silver Falls State Park is near Silverton and Salem.