National Parks with April Birthdays

The United States has two national parks with a birthday in April that deserve our attention.

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– Established April 3, 1940

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One of America’s least visited national parks turns 83 this month.

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Do not feel bad if you have never heard of this park. It is a cluster of remote islands nestled between the borders of Michigan and Canada.

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According to National Park Service (NPS) statistics, the park received approximately 25,000 visitors in 2022, making it our fifth least visited park last year.

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This remote park offers a rugged wilderness of forests, lakes, and waterways. You will not find cars here as you can only reach the islands by boat or seaplane.

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– Established April 8, 1975

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NPS statistics show this was our 14th least visited park last year.

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The park showcases transitions between land and water ecosystems, featuring rugged rock ridges, cliffs, lush forests, boggy wetlands, tranquil lakes, and gurgling streams.

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Over 240 bird species, bobcats, moose, gray wolves, and beavers inhabit the park.

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Due to its solitude, Voyageurs has little light pollution, making it an excellent place for stargazing. The northern location yields the potential for observing the surreal northern lights.

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For more about these national parks and others, click below.

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The United States has two national parks with a birthday in April that deserve our attention.

– Established April 3, 1940

Isle Royale National Park

One of America’s least visited national parks turns 83 this month.

Isle Royale National Park

Do not feel bad if you have never heard of this park. It is a cluster of remote islands nestled between the borders of Michigan and Canada.

Isle Royale National Park

According to National Park Service (NPS) statistics, the park received approximately 25,000 visitors in 2022, making it our fifth least visited park last year.

Isle Royale National Park

This remote park offers a rugged wilderness of forests, lakes, and waterways. You will not find cars here as you can only reach the islands by boat or seaplane.

Isle Royale National Park

– Established April 8, 1975

Voyageurs National Park

NPS statistics show this was our 14th least visited park last year.

Voyageurs National Park

The park showcases transitions between land and water ecosystems, featuring rugged rock ridges, cliffs, lush forests, boggy wetlands, tranquil lakes, and gurgling streams.

Voyageurs National Park

Over 240 bird species, bobcats, moose, gray wolves, and beavers inhabit the park.

Voyageurs National Park

Due to its solitude, Voyageurs has little light pollution, making it an excellent place for stargazing. The northern location yields the potential for observing the surreal northern lights.

Voyageurs National Park

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