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In 1872, the first national park was set up in the US. If s the Yellowstone National Park, which was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1978. Today the country is home to 59 national parks. Here is a list of some of the best received ones.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This park is a part of the Smoky Mountains. It lies at the border between the US states of North Carolina and Tennessee. It's the country's most visited national park. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1983. Tourists visiting the park can enjoy different activities like biking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, etc.

Grand Canyon National Park

Almost every international tourist to the US visits this national park, making it the second most visited national park in the US. It lies in northwestern Arizona and is home to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1979. Covering an area of 4,926.08 square km, the park offers many activities to the visitors like driving and walking tours, hiking, biking, etc.

Yosemite National Park

This national park lies in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of Northern California. It’s known for its waterfalls, mountains, lakes, and wildlife. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1984. The 3,026.87-square-km-large park is home to different animals such as black bears, red foxes, etc.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

The national park lies in northeast Ohio. Set up in 2000, it offers a lot of activities like bicycling, hiking, wildlife watching, etc. The waterfalls, caves, hills, farmlands, and more make the experience of visiting the national park a memorable experience.

1. Which of the following parks is the first to become a World Heritage Site?

A. Great Smoky Mountains National Park.    B. Yellowstone National Park.

C. Grand Canyon National park.            D. Yosemite National Park.

2. What do Yosemite National Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park have in common?

A. They both have waterfalls.              B. They both lie between two states.

C. They both allow visitors to go hunting.    D. They both offer biking and hiking activities.

3. What does the text mainly intend to introduce?

A. Standards of becoming national parks.

B. A brief history of American national parks.

C. Some most popular national parks in the US.

D. Benefits of visiting American national parks.