Oldest, newest, largest, smallest — a roundup of U.S. national park superlatives
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Most- and least-attended national parks
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The National Park Service is turning 100 on Aug. 25. It protects 59 national parks that are beautiful to the extreme.
Oldest Yellowstone was established as the nation’s and the world’s first national park in 1872. To learn more about all 59 U.S. national parks, click here. Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post
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National Park Service lands are as diverse as the visitors. You might be surprised which parks attract the biggest crowds or smallest number of visitors.
We want to hear your experiences of these national treasures: childhood summers, cross-country road trips or adventures with your own children or grandchildren.