National Park Facts – Oldest Park & State with Most Parks

Which is older: The National Park Service or Acadia?

Acadia, by 48 days. The National Park Service was established by President Woodrow Wilson on August 25, 1916. Acadia (which was first known as Sieur du Monts National Monument) was established seven weeks earlier, on July 8, 1916. Prior to the creation of the NPS, national parks and monuments were administered by a variety of federal departments and agencies, including the Department of the Interior, the War Department, and the Forest Service.

Which state has the most National Parks?

California, with nine National Parks. Alaska is a close second, with eight, and Utah rounds out the Top 3 with five National Parks. Hawai’i has the most park space per square mile, with almost 10% of the entire state protected by state or national parks.

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