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Fun Facts About Different National Parks Around the United States
Fog surrounds trees at Yosemite National Park. Eric Woomer / USA TODAY NETWORK
National parks and related areas are all over the United States. According to the National Park System, there are currently 431 units, with over 150 related areas as well. Each place offers something unique to tourists. Every region and state will provide you with a vastly different experience, whether it is different climates, wildlife or greenery that can be viewed. What kind of adventures await you? There are some incredible fun facts that you should be aware of when planning your next trip. If you are fortunate enough to visit Alaska, you can go to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Reserve. There you will find the biggest glacial system in the world. But, the sheer size of the park will require multiple visits to take in everything that it has to offer. More than 13.2 million acres in size, it is also the largest national park in the United States. Fun fact, you can fit Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park and the entirety of Switzerland inside Wrangell-St. Elias to give some perspectiv

This article first appeared on Outdoors on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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