Question

1. your instructor will divide the class into groups of four and divide the list of early national parks on the following page evenly amongst all group members.
2. complete the table on the following page for each park you were assigned within your group.
3. share your findings with your group and complete the table.
4. once complete, submit your activity.

park\tyear founded\tfounder\tdescription of park
yellowstone\t\t\t
sequoia\t\t\t
yosemite\t\t\t
mount rainier\t\t\t
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Explanation:

To complete the table, we need to research each national park:

Yellowstone:

• Year Founded: 1872 (It was the first national park in the US, established by the US Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant).
• Founder: The idea was promoted by various advocates, but the official establishment was through the US government. Key figures like Ferdinand V. Hayden (who led the exploration) and others influenced its creation.
• Description of Park: Located primarily in Wyoming (with parts in Montana and Idaho), it is known for geothermal features like Old Faithful geyser, diverse wildlife (bison, wolves, etc.), and vast landscapes including mountains, forests, and lakes.

Sequoia:

• Year Founded: 1890 (Established to protect the giant sequoia trees).
• Founder: John Muir and other conservationists played a role, with the US government establishing it.
• Description of Park: In California, it is home to the giant sequoia trees (some of the largest trees on Earth by volume), mountainous terrain, and diverse ecosystems.

Yosemite:

• Year Founded: 1890 (Though it had earlier protection as a state park, it became a national park in 1890).
• Founder: John Muir was a key advocate for its protection, and the US government established it.
• Description of Park: In California, famous for its granite cliffs (like El Capitan and Half - Dome), waterfalls (Yosemite Falls), and giant sequoias in the Mariposa Grove.

Mount Rainier:

• Year Founded: 1899 (Established to protect the volcano and its surrounding landscapes).
• Founder: The US government, with advocacy from conservationists.
• Description of Park: In Washington state, it features Mount Rainier (an active volcano and the highest peak in the Cascade Range), glaciers, alpine meadows, and diverse wildlife.

Answer:

Park	Year Founded	Founder	Description of Park
Sequoia	1890	US Government (advocated by John Muir and others)	In CA; home to giant sequoia trees, mountainous terrain, and diverse ecosystems.
Yosemite	1890	US Government (advocated by John Muir)	In CA; famous for granite cliffs, waterfalls, and giant sequoias.
Mount Rainier	1899	US Government (with conservationist advocacy)	In WA; features Mount Rainier (active volcano), glaciers, alpine meadows, and wildlife.