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When I think of America, one of the things that pops into mind is her National Parks. They make wonderful vacation destinations, and each one offers something different. The National Parks featured in this challenge are located in the United States and her territories.

There are three options for each National Park. You may do one, two, or all three for each. You don’t have to choose the same number each time. If doing at least one book is too much, feel free to pick and choose which National Parks you’d like to read books for.

Rules:
* Each book counts for only one task.
* Books may be any genre and any length.
* Please share the finish date for each completed book.
* Please post your completed National Parks as you go.

America’s National Parks:
1. Acadia National Park
Location: Maine
Established: February 26, 1919

a. Read a book whose title begins with A (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Maine.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1919. Tell which.

2. National Park of American Samoa
Location: American Samoa
Established: October 31, 1988

a. Read a book whose author’s first initial is A OR last initial is S.
b. Read a book set on a tropical island (not Hawaii).
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1988. Tell which.

3. Arches National Park
Location: Utah
Established: November 12, 1971

a. Read a book with an arch of some kind on the cover. Post cover.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1971. Tell which.

4. Badlands National Park
Location: South Dakota
Established: November 10, 1978

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is B.
b. Read a book set in South Dakota.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1978. Tell which.

5. Big Bend National Park
Location: Texas
Established: June 12, 1944

a. Read a book whose author’s initials are the same. Example: Colleen Coble
b. Read a book set in Texas.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1944. Tell which.

6. Biscayne National Park
Location: Florida
Established: June 28, 1980

a. Read a book whose title begins with B (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1980. Tell which.

7. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: October 21, 1999

a. Read a book whose title’s first two words (articles count) begin with consecutive letters in the alphabet. Example: Deadly Exposure
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1999. Tell which.

8. Bryce Canyon National Park
Location: Utah
Established: February 25, 1928

a. Read a book with a leading male character whose first name begins with B.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1928. Tell which.

9. Canyonlands National Park
Location: Utah
Established: September 12, 1964

a. Read a book with a one-word title.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1964. Tell which.

10. Capitol Reef National Park
Location: Utah
Established: December 18, 1971

a. Read a book set in the desert. Tell which one, if it’s revealed.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with U. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1971. Tell which.

11. Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Location: New Mexico
Established: May 14, 1930

a. Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are the same letter.
b. Read a book set in New Mexico.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1930. Tell which.

12. Channel Islands National Park
Location: California
Established: March 5, 1980

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is a vowel.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1980. Tell which.

13. Congaree National Park
Location: South Carolina
Established: November 10, 2003

a. Read a book with two consecutive vowels (ee, ea, for example) in the title.
b. Read a book set in South Carolina.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 2003. Tell which.

14. Crater Lake National Park
Location: Oregon
Established: May 22, 1902

a. Read a book set at a lake. Tell the lake’s name.
b. Read a book set in Oregon.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1902. Tell which.

15. Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Location: Ohio
Established: October 11, 2000

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is C or V.
b. Read a book set in Ohio.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 2000. Tell which.

16. Death Valley National Park
Location: California and Nevada
Established: October 31, 1994

a. Read a book whose title includes a word that begins with D or V.
b. Read a book set in California OR Nevada. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1994. Tell which.

17. Denali National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: February 26, 1917

a. Read a book whose author’s name (first or last) ends with a vowel.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1917. Tell which.

18. Dry Tortugas National Park
Location: Florida
Established: October 26, 1992

a. Read a book with an adjective in the title.
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1992. Tell which.

19. Everglades National Park
Location: Florida
Established: May 30, 1934

a. Read a book whose title begins with a vowel (articles count).
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1934. Tell which.

20. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with a river on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

21. Gateway Arch National Park
Location: Missouri
Established: February 22, 2018

a. Read a book set in a city. Tell which one. (Fictional cities count.)
b. Read a book set in Missouri.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 2018. Tell which.

22. Glacier National Park
Location: Montana
Established: May 11, 1910

a. Read a book with ice on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Montana.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1910. Tell which.

23. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with a mountain on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

24. Grand Canyon National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: February 26, 1919

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is G or C.
b. Read a book set in Arizona.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1919. Tell which.

25. Grand Teton National Park
Location: Wyoming
Established: February 26, 1929

a. Read a book whose title begins with G or T (articles count).
b. Read a book set in Wyoming.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1929. Tell which.

26. Great Basin National Park
Location: Nevada
Established: October 27, 1986

a. Read a book with a basin on the cover. Post cover.
b. Read a book set in Nevada.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1986. Tell which.

27. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Location: Colorado
Established: September 24, 2004

a. Read a book with sand on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 2004. Tell which.

28. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Location: North Carolina and Tennessee
Established: June 15, 1934

a. Read a book with smoke on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in North Carolina or Tennessee. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1934. Tell which.

29. Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Location: Texas
Established: September 30, 1972

a. Read a book in which a character speaks Spanish. Tell who.
b. Read a book set in Texas.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1972. Tell which.

30. Haleakalā National Park
Location: Hawaii
Established: July 1, 1961

a. Read a book whose title contains a word with 5+ vowels.
b. Read a book set in Hawaii.
c. Read a book published in July OR in 1961. Tell which.

31. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Location: Hawaii
Established: August 1, 1916

a. Read a book with an apostrophe in the title.
b. Read a book set in Hawaii.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1916. Tell which.

32. Hot Springs National Park
Location: Arkansas
Established: March 4, 1921

a. Read a book set in spring.
b. Read a book set in Arkansas.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1921.

33. Indiana Dunes National Park
Location: Indiana
Established: February 15, 2019

a. Read a book in which an MC is named after one of the United States. Examples: Indiana, Montana, etc. Tell the name.
b. Read a book set in Indiana.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 2019. Tell which.

34. Isle Royale National Park
Location: Michigan
Established: April 3, 1940

a. Read a book set on an island. Share the island’s name.
b. Read a book set in Michigan.
c. Read a book published in April OR in 1940. Tell which.

35. Joshua Tree National Park
Location: California
Established: October 31, 1994

a. Read a book with an MC or author named Joshua.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1994. Tell which.

36. Katmai National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with an MC whose name uses an unusual spelling. Example: Lynda, Abigayle, etc.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with A. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

37. Kenai Fjords National Park
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book in which a character’s or author’s last name begins with two consecutive consonants. Examples: Knudson, Black, Hryckowian, etc.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with A. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

38. Kings Canyon National Park
Location: California
Established: March 4, 1940

a. Read a book featuring royalty. Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1940. Tell which.

39. Kobuk Valley National Park
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book whose title begins with K (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

40. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book set at a lake. Tell the name of the lake, if given.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

41. Lassen Volcanic National Park
Location: California
Established: August 9, 1916

a. Read a book that features a volcano. Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with C. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1916. Tell which.

42. Mammoth Cave National Park
Location: Kentucky
Established: July 1, 1941

a. Read a book with 450+ pages. Tell the page count.
b. Read a book set in Kentucky.
c. Read a book published in July OR in 1941. Tell which.

43. Mesa Verde National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: June 29, 1906

a. Read a book with any shade of green in the title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1906. Tell which.

44. Mount Rainier National Park
Location: Washington
Established: March 2, 1899

a. Read a book with a snow-laden mountain peak on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1899. Tell which.

45. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Location: West Virginia
Established: December 27, 2020

a. Read a book that is new (published in 2026). Share the publication date.
b. Read a book set in West Virginia.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 2020. Tell which.

46. North Cascades National Park
Location: Washington
Established: October 2, 1968

a. Read a book with a direction word in the title.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1968. Tell which.

47. Olympic National Park
Location: Washington
Established: June 29, 1938

a. Read a book that features the Olympics (Winter or Summer). Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1938. Tell which.

48. Petrified Forest National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: December 9, 1962

a. Read a book with a forest on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Arizona.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1962. Tell which.

49. Pinnacles National Park
Location: California
Established: January 10, 2013

a. Read a book whose title (articles count) or author’s first or last name begins with P.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with C. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in January OR in 2013. Tell which.

50. Redwood National and State Parks
Location: California
Established: October 2, 1968

a. Read a book with wood of some kind (trees and wooden furniture count, for example) on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1968. Tell which.

51. Rocky Mountain National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: January 26, 1915

a. Read a book with rocks on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in January OR in 1915. Tell which.

52. Saguaro National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: October 14, 1994

a. Read a book that includes a cactus. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in a location beginning with A. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in October OR 1994. Tell which.

53. Sequoia National Park
Location: California
Established: September 25, 1890

a. Read a book with something humongous on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in a location beginning with C. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1890. Tell which.

54. Shenandoah National Park
Location: Virginia
Established: December 26, 1935

a. Read a book whose title contains SH or OA.
b. Read a book set in Virginia.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1935. Tell which.

55. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Location: North Dakota
Established: November 10, 1978

a. Read a book in which a U.S. president makes an appearance. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in North Dakota.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1978. Tell which.

56. Virgin Islands National Park
Location: U.S. Virgin Islands
Established: August 2, 1956

a. Read a book with something turquoise on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in the Caribbean. Tell how it fits.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1956. Tell which.

57. Voyageurs National Park
Location: Minnesota
Established: April 8, 1975

a. Read a book in which someone takes a voyage. Tell who and where they went.
b. Read a book set in Minnesota.
c. Read a book published in April OR in 1975. Tell which.

58. White Sands National Park
Location: New Mexico
Established: December 20, 2019

a. Read a book with WHITE in the title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in New Mexico.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 2019. Tell which.

59. Wind Cave National Park
Location: South Dakota
Established: January 9, 1903

a. Read a book in which a cave plays a part. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in South Dakota.
c. Read a book published in January OR in 1903. Tell which.

60. Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book that includes a hyphen in its title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

61. Yellowstone National Park
Location: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho
Established: March 1, 1872

a. Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Wyoming, Montana, or Idaho. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1872. Tell which.

62. Yosemite National Park
Location: California
Established: October 1, 1890

a. Read a book whose title begins with Y (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1890. Tell which.

63. Zion National Park
Location: Utah
Established: November 19, 1919

a. Read a book whose title or author’s name includes the letter Z.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1919. Tell which.

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1.
a. Read a book whose title begins with A.
Finished 1/20/26
2.
b. read a book set on a tropical island(not Hawaii).
Set on the island of Trinidad. Finished 1/10/26.

3. a. Read a book with an arch of some kind on the cover. Post cover.
Finished 1/21/26
4.
a. Read a book whose author's first or last initial is B.
by Lisa Tawn Bergren Finished 1/6/26.

5.
a. Read a book whose author's initials are the same.
by Helene Hanff Finished 1/7/26.

14.
a. Read a book set at a lake. Tell the lake’s name.
(Mirror Lake) Finished 1/25/26

34.
c. Read a book published in April OR in 1940. Tell which.
Published on April 23, 2001. Finished 1/22/26

59.
c. read a book published in January OR in 1903. Tell which.
Lady Susan was published on January 1, 1871. Finished 1/9/26

61.
b. Read a book set in Wyoming, Montana, or Idaho.
Set in Montana, mostly in Yellowstone. Finished 1/15/26

I'm in for all three parts

(Remember to post completed national parks and finished dates as you go.)


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Completed Parks:



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America’s National Parks:
1. Acadia National Park
Location: Maine
Established: February 26, 1919

a. Read a book whose title begins with A (ignore articles).

b. Read a book set in Maine.

c. Read a book published in February OR in 1919. Tell which.


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2. National Park of American Samoa
Location: American Samoa
Established: October 31, 1988

a. Read a book whose author’s first initial is A OR last initial is S.

b. Read a book set on a tropical island (not Hawaii).

c. Read a book published in October OR in 1988. Tell which.


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3. Arches National Park
Location: Utah
Established: November 12, 1971

a. Read a book with an arch of some kind on the cover. Post cover.

b. Read a book set in Utah.

c. Read a book published in November OR in 1971. Tell which.


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4. Badlands National Park
Location: South Dakota
Established: November 10, 1978

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is B.

b. Read a book set in South Dakota.

c. Read a book published in November OR in 1978. Tell which.


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5. Big Bend National Park
Location: Texas
Established: June 12, 1944

a. Read a book whose author’s initials are the same. Example: Colleen Coble

b. Read a book set in Texas.

c. Read a book published in June OR in 1944. Tell which.


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6. Biscayne National Park
Location: Florida
Established: June 28, 1980

a. Read a book whose title begins with B (ignore articles).
Finished 01/03/25
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life


b. Read a book set in Florida.

c. Read a book published in June OR in 1980. Tell which.


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7. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: October 21, 1999

a. Read a book whose title’s first two words (articles count) begin with consecutive letters in the alphabet. Example: Deadly Exposure

b. Read a book set in Colorado.

c. Read a book published in October OR in 1999. Tell which.


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8. Bryce Canyon National Park
Location: Utah
Established: February 25, 1928

a. Read a book with a leading male character whose first name begins with B.
Finished 01/07/26
Ben is a main character.



b. Read a book set in Utah.

c. Read a book published in February OR in 1928. Tell which.


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9. Canyonlands National Park
Location: Utah
Established: September 12, 1964

a. Read a book with a one-word title.
Finished 01/21/26
Inescapable



b. Read a book set in Utah.

c. Read a book published in September OR in 1964. Tell which.


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10. Capitol Reef National Park
Location: Utah
Established: December 18, 1971

a. Read a book set in the desert. Tell which one, if it’s revealed.

b. Read a book set in a location that begins with U. Share the location.

c. Read a book published in December OR in 1971. Tell which.


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11. Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Location: New Mexico
Established: May 14, 1930

a. Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are the same letter.

b. Read a book set in New Mexico.

c. Read a book published in May OR in 1930. Tell which.
Finished 01/28/26
First Published May 26, 2015
Once Upon a Summertime

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12. Channel Islands National Park
Location: California
Established: March 5, 1980

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is a vowel.
Finished 01/07/26
Janette Oke


b. Read a book set in California.

c. Read a book published in March OR in 1980. Tell which.


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13. Congaree National Park
Location: South Carolina
Established: November 10, 2003

a. Read a book with two consecutive vowels (ee, ea, for example) in the title.

b. Read a book set in South Carolina.

c. Read a book published in November OR in 2003. Tell which.


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14. Crater Lake National Park
Location: Oregon
Established: May 22, 1902

a. Read a book set at a lake. Tell the lake’s name.

b. Read a book set in Oregon.

c. Read a book published in May OR in 1902. Tell which.


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15. Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Location: Ohio
Established: October 11, 2000

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is C or V.
Finished 01/12/26
Cathy Gohlke


b. Read a book set in Ohio.

c. Read a book published in October OR in 2000. Tell which.


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16. Death Valley National Park
Location: California and Nevada
Established: October 31, 1994

a. Read a book whose title includes a word that begins with D or V.

b. Read a book set in California OR Nevada. Tell which.

c. Read a book published in October OR in 1994. Tell which.


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17. Denali National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: February 26, 1917

a. Read a book whose author’s name (first or last) ends with a vowel.
Finished 01/25/26
Mark Galli



b. Read a book set in Alaska.

c. Read a book published in February OR in 1917. Tell which.


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18. Dry Tortugas National Park
Location: Florida
Established: October 26, 1992

a. Read a book with an adjective in the title.

b. Read a book set in Florida.

c. Read a book published in October OR in 1992. Tell which.


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19. Everglades National Park
Location: Florida
Established: May 30, 1934

a. Read a book whose title begins with a vowel (articles count).

b. Read a book set in Florida.

c. Read a book published in May OR in 1934. Tell which.


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20. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with a river on the cover. Post the cover.

b. Read a book set in Alaska.

c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

21. Gateway Arch National Park
Location: Missouri
Established: February 22, 2018

a. Read a book set in a city. Tell which one. (Fictional cities count.)

b. Read a book set in Missouri.

c. Read a book published in February OR in 2018. Tell which.

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22. Glacier National Park
Location: Montana
Established: May 11, 1910

a. Read a book with ice on the cover. Post the cover.

b. Read a book set in Montana.

c. Read a book published in May OR in 1910. Tell which.


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23. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with a mountain on the cover. Post the cover.

b. Read a book set in Alaska.

c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.


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24. Grand Canyon National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: February 26, 1919

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is G or C.

b. Read a book set in Arizona.

c. Read a book published in February OR in 1919. Tell which.


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25. Grand Teton National Park
Location: Wyoming
Established: February 26, 1929

a. Read a book whose title begins with G or T (articles count).

b. Read a book set in Wyoming.

c. Read a book published in February OR in 1929. Tell which.


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26. Great Basin National Park
Location: Nevada
Established: October 27, 1986

a. Read a book with a basin on the cover. Post cover.

b. Read a book set in Nevada.

c. Read a book published in October OR in 1986. Tell which.


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27. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Location: Colorado
Established: September 24, 2004

a. Read a book with sand on the cover. Post the cover.

b. Read a book set in Colorado.

c. Read a book published in September OR in 2004. Tell which.


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28. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Location: North Carolina and Tennessee
Established: June 15, 1934

a. Read a book with smoke on the cover. Post the cover.

b. Read a book set in North Carolina or Tennessee. Tell which.

c. Read a book published in June OR in 1934. Tell which.


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29. Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Location: Texas
Established: September 30, 1972

a. Read a book in which a character speaks Spanish. Tell who.

b. Read a book set in Texas.

c. Read a book published in September OR in 1972. Tell which.

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Rules:
* Each book counts for only one task.
* Books may be any genre and any length.
* Please share the finish date for each completed book.
* Please post your completed National Parks as you go.

America’s National Parks:

1. Acadia National Park
Location: Maine
Established: February 26, 1919

a. Read a book whose title begins with A (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Maine.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1919. Tell which.

2. National Park of American Samoa
Location: American Samoa
Established: October 31, 1988

a. Read a book whose author’s first initial is A OR last initial is S.
b. Read a book set on a tropical island (not Hawaii).
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1988. Tell which. pub in Oct Elmetia by Rachel A. James (1-8-26)

3. Arches National Park
Location: Utah
Established: November 12, 1971

a. Read a book with an arch of some kind on the cover. Post cover.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1971. Tell which.

4. Badlands National Park
Location: South Dakota
Established: November 10, 1978

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is B.
b. Read a book set in South Dakota.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1978. Tell which.

5. Big Bend National Park
Location: Texas
Established: June 12, 1944

a. Read a book whose author’s initials are the same. Example: Colleen Coble
b. Read a book set in Texas.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1944. Tell which.

6. Biscayne National Park
Location: Florida
Established: June 28, 1980

a. Read a book whose title begins with B (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1980. Tell which.

7. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: October 21, 1999

a. Read a book whose title’s first two words (articles count) begin with consecutive letters in the alphabet. Example: Deadly Exposure
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1999. Tell which.

8. Bryce Canyon National Park
Location: Utah
Established: February 25, 1928

a. Read a book with a leading male character whose first name begins with B.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1928. Tell which.

9. Canyonlands National Park
Location: Utah
Established: September 12, 1964

a. Read a book with a one-word title.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1964. Tell which.

10. Capitol Reef National Park
Location: Utah
Established: December 18, 1971

a. Read a book set in the desert. Tell which one, if it’s revealed.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with U. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1971. Tell which.

11. Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Location: New Mexico
Established: May 14, 1930

a. Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are the same letter.
b. Read a book set in New Mexico.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1930. Tell which.

12. Channel Islands National Park
Location: California
Established: March 5, 1980

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is a vowel.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1980. Tell which.

13. Congaree National Park
Location: South Carolina
Established: November 10, 2003

a. Read a book with two consecutive vowels (ee, ea, for example) in the title.
b. Read a book set in South Carolina.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 2003. Tell which.

14. Crater Lake National Park
Location: Oregon
Established: May 22, 1902

a. Read a book set at a lake. Tell the lake’s name.
b. Read a book set in Oregon.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1902. Tell which.

15. Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Location: Ohio
Established: October 11, 2000

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is C or V.
b. Read a book set in Ohio.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 2000. Tell which.

16. Death Valley National Park
Location: California and Nevada
Established: October 31, 1994

a. Read a book whose title includes a word that begins with D or V.
b. Read a book set in California OR Nevada. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1994. Tell which.

17. Denali National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: February 26, 1917

a. Read a book whose author’s name (first or last) ends with a vowel.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1917. Tell which.

18. Dry Tortugas National Park
Location: Florida
Established: October 26, 1992

a. Read a book with an adjective in the title.
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1992. Tell which.

19. Everglades National Park
Location: Florida
Established: May 30, 1934

a. Read a book whose title begins with a vowel (articles count).
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1934. Tell which.

20. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with a river on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

21. Gateway Arch National Park
Location: Missouri
Established: February 22, 2018

a. Read a book set in a city. Tell which one. (Fictional cities count.)
b. Read a book set in Missouri.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 2018. Tell which.

22. Glacier National Park
Location: Montana
Established: May 11, 1910

a. Read a book with ice on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Montana.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1910. Tell which.

23. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with a mountain on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

24. Grand Canyon National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: February 26, 1919

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is G or C.
b. Read a book set in Arizona.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1919. Tell which.

25. Grand Teton National Park
Location: Wyoming
Established: February 26, 1929

a. Read a book whose title begins with G or T (articles count).
b. Read a book set in Wyoming.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1929. Tell which.

26. Great Basin National Park
Location: Nevada
Established: October 27, 1986

a. Read a book with a basin on the cover. Post cover.
b. Read a book set in Nevada.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1986. Tell which.

27. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Location: Colorado
Established: September 24, 2004

a. Read a book with sand on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 2004. Tell which.

28. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Location: North Carolina and Tennessee
Established: June 15, 1934

a. Read a book with smoke on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in North Carolina or Tennessee. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1934. Tell which.

29. Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Location: Texas
Established: September 30, 1972

a. Read a book in which a character speaks Spanish. Tell who.
b. Read a book set in Texas.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1972. Tell which.

30. Haleakalā National Park
Location: Hawaii
Established: July 1, 1961

a. Read a book whose title contains a word with 5+ vowels.
b. Read a book set in Hawaii.
c. Read a book published in July OR in 1961. Tell which.

31. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Location: Hawaii
Established: August 1, 1916

a. Read a book with an apostrophe in the title.
b. Read a book set in Hawaii.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1916. Tell which.

32. Hot Springs National Park
Location: Arkansas
Established: March 4, 1921

a. Read a book set in spring.

b. Read a book set in Arkansas.

c. Read a book published in March OR in 1921.

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33. Indiana Dunes National Park
Location: Indiana
Established: February 15, 2019

a. Read a book in which an MC is named after one of the United States. Examples: Indiana, Montana, etc. Tell the name.
b. Read a book set in Indiana.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 2019. Tell which.

34. Isle Royale National Park
Location: Michigan
Established: April 3, 1940

a. Read a book set on an island. Share the island’s name.
b. Read a book set in Michigan.
c. Read a book published in April OR in 1940. Tell which.

35. Joshua Tree National Park
Location: California
Established: October 31, 1994

a. Read a book with an MC or author named Joshua.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1994. Tell which.

36. Katmai National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with an MC whose name uses an unusual spelling. Example: Lynda, Abigayle, etc.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with A. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

37. Kenai Fjords National Park
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book in which a character’s or author’s last name begins with two consecutive consonants. Examples: Knudson, Black, Hryckowian, etc.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with A. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

38. Kings Canyon National Park
Location: California
Established: March 4, 1940

a. Read a book featuring royalty. Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1940. Tell which.

39. Kobuk Valley National Park
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book whose title begins with K (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

40. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book set at a lake. Tell the name of the lake, if given.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

41. Lassen Volcanic National Park
Location: California
Established: August 9, 1916

a. Read a book that features a volcano. Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with C. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1916. Tell which.

42. Mammoth Cave National Park
Location: Kentucky
Established: July 1, 1941

a. Read a book with 450+ pages. Tell the page count.
b. Read a book set in Kentucky.
c. Read a book published in July OR in 1941. Tell which.

43. Mesa Verde National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: June 29, 1906

a. Read a book with any shade of green in the title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1906. Tell which.

44. Mount Rainier National Park
Location: Washington
Established: March 2, 1899

a. Read a book with a snow-laden mountain peak on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1899. Tell which.

45. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Location: West Virginia
Established: December 27, 2020

a. Read a book that is new (published in 2026). Share the publication date.
b. Read a book set in West Virginia.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 2020. Tell which.

46. North Cascades National Park
Location: Washington
Established: October 2, 1968

a. Read a book with a direction word in the title.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1968. Tell which.

47. Olympic National Park
Location: Washington
Established: June 29, 1938

a. Read a book that features the Olympics (Winter or Summer). Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1938. Tell which.

48. Petrified Forest National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: December 9, 1962

a. Read a book with a forest on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Arizona.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1962. Tell which.

49. Pinnacles National Park
Location: California
Established: January 10, 2013

a. Read a book whose title (articles count) or author’s first or last name begins with P.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with C. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in January OR in 2013. Tell which.

50. Redwood National and State Parks
Location: California
Established: October 2, 1968

a. Read a book with wood of some kind (trees and wooden furniture count, for example) on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1968. Tell which.

51. Rocky Mountain National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: January 26, 1915

a. Read a book with rocks on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in January OR in 1915. Tell which.

52. Saguaro National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: October 14, 1994

a. Read a book that includes a cactus. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in a location beginning with A. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in October OR 1994. Tell which.

53. Sequoia National Park
Location: California
Established: September 25, 1890

a. Read a book with something humongous on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in a location beginning with C. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1890. Tell which.

54. Shenandoah National Park
Location: Virginia
Established: December 26, 1935

a. Read a book whose title contains SH or OA.
b. Read a book set in Virginia.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1935. Tell which.

55. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Location: North Dakota
Established: November 10, 1978

a. Read a book in which a U.S. president makes an appearance. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in North Dakota.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1978. Tell which.

56. Virgin Islands National Park
Location: U.S. Virgin Islands
Established: August 2, 1956

a. Read a book with something turquoise on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in the Caribbean. Tell how it fits.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1956. Tell which.

57. Voyageurs National Park
Location: Minnesota
Established: April 8, 1975

a. Read a book in which someone takes a voyage. Tell who and where they went.
b. Read a book set in Minnesota.
c. Read a book published in April OR in 1975. Tell which.

58. White Sands National Park
Location: New Mexico
Established: December 20, 2019

a. Read a book with WHITE in the title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in New Mexico.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 2019. Tell which.

59. Wind Cave National Park
Location: South Dakota
Established: January 9, 1903

a. Read a book in which a cave plays a part. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in South Dakota.
c. Read a book published in January OR in 1903. Tell which.

60. Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book that includes a hyphen in its title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

61. Yellowstone National Park
Location: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho
Established: March 1, 1872

a. Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Wyoming, Montana, or Idaho. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1872. Tell which.

62. Yosemite National Park
Location: California
Established: October 1, 1890

a. Read a book whose title begins with Y (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1890. Tell which.

63. Zion National Park
Location: Utah
Established: November 19, 1919

a. Read a book whose title or author’s name includes the letter Z.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1919. Tell which. (hide spoiler)]

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America’s National Parks:
1. Acadia National Park
Location: Maine
Established: February 26, 1919

a. Read a book whose title begins with A (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Maine.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1919. Tell which.

2. National Park of American Samoa
Location: American Samoa
Established: October 31, 1988

a. Read a book whose author’s first initial is A OR last initial is S.
b. Read a book set on a tropical island (not Hawaii).
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1988. Tell which.

3. Arches National Park
Location: Utah
Established: November 12, 1971

a. Read a book with an arch of some kind on the cover. Post cover.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1971. Tell which.

4. Badlands National Park
Location: South Dakota
Established: November 10, 1978

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is B.
b. Read a book set in South Dakota.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1978. Tell which.

5. Big Bend National Park
Location: Texas
Established: June 12, 1944

a. Read a book whose author’s initials are the same. Example: Colleen Coble
b. Read a book set in Texas.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1944. Tell which.

6. Biscayne National Park
Location: Florida
Established: June 28, 1980

✔️a. Read a book whose title begins with B (ignore articles).
Before the King: Joanna's Story✍️Heather Kaufman 1/16/26
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1980. Tell which.

7. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: October 21, 1999

a. Read a book whose title’s first two words (articles count) begin with consecutive letters in the alphabet. Example: Deadly Exposure
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1999. Tell which.

8. Bryce Canyon National Park
Location: Utah
Established: February 25, 1928

✔️a. Read a book with a leading male character whose first name begins with B.
Faith's Love✍️Samantha Price (MMC is BEN Schrumb) 1/21/26
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1928. Tell which.

9. Canyonlands National Park
Location: Utah
Established: September 12, 1964

✔️a. Read a book with a one-word title.
Gravestone✍️Travis Thrasher 1/24/26
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1964. Tell which.

10. Capitol Reef National Park
Location: Utah
Established: December 18, 1971

a. Read a book set in the desert. Tell which one, if it’s revealed.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with U. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1971. Tell which.

11. Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Location: New Mexico
Established: May 14, 1930

a. Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are the same letter.
✔️b. Read a book set in New Mexico.
Christmas at Grey Sage✍️Phyllis Clark Nichols 1/14/26
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1930. Tell which.

12. Channel Islands National Park
Location: California
Established: March 5, 1980

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is a vowel.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1980. Tell which.

13. Congaree National Park
Location: South Carolina
Established: November 10, 2003

✔️a. Read a book with two consecutive vowels (ee, ea, for example) in the title.
A Groom of One's Own✍️Emma St. Clair (GrOOm) (GM-Clean) 1/15/26
b. Read a book set in South Carolina.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 2003. Tell which.

14. Crater Lake National Park
Location: Oregon
Established: May 22, 1902

a. Read a book set at a lake. Tell the lake’s name.
✔️b. Read a book set in Oregon.
Hope Harbor✍️Irene Hannon 1/10/26
✔️c. Read a book published in May OR in 1902. Tell which.
Stuck on You✍️Jenn Faulk (May Publication) 1/7/26

15. Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Location: Ohio
Established: October 11, 2000

✔️a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is C or V.
Exes and Oh No's: Mount Hideaway Mysteries Book 2✍️Vincent Christopher (Both initials) 1/17/26
b. Read a book set in Ohio.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 2000. Tell which.

16. Death Valley National Park
Location: California and Nevada
Established: October 31, 1994

a. Read a book whose title includes a word that begins with D or V.
b. Read a book set in California OR Nevada. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1994. Tell which.

17. Denali National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: February 26, 1917

✔️a. Read a book whose author’s name (first or last) ends with a vowel.
Christmas Stalkings✍️Chautona Havig (ChautonA) 1/2/26
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1917. Tell which.

18. Dry Tortugas National Park
Location: Florida
Established: October 26, 1992

✔️a. Read a book with an adjective in the title.
God's Perfect Timing: Contemporary Christian Romance✍️Liberty Gaines (PERFECT) 1/26/26
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1992. Tell which.

19. Everglades National Park
Location: Florida
Established: May 30, 1934

✔️a. Read a book whose title begins with a vowel (articles count).
Outside the Lines: A Sweet Rom Com✍️Samantha Price (OUTSIDE) 1/19/26
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1934. Tell which.

20. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980Cynthia Ruchti

✔️a. Read a book with a river on the cover. Post the cover.
Facing the Dawn✍️Cynthia Ruchti 1/28/26
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

21. Gateway Arch National Park
Location: Missouri
Established: February 22, 2018

a. Read a book set in a city. Tell which one. (Fictional cities count.)
b. Read a book set in Missouri.
✔️c. Read a book published in February OR in 2018. Tell which.
Orphan Train Escape✍️Rachel Wesson (2018 Publication) 1/8/26

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(view spoiler)[22. Glacier National Park
Location: Montana
Established: May 11, 1910

a. Read a book with ice on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Montana.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1910. Tell which.

23. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

✔️a. Read a book with a mountain on the cover. Post the cover.
🔴Marcie's Mountains✍️Ruth Kyser 1/21/26
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

24. Grand Canyon National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: February 26, 1919

✔️a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is G or C.
Chop, Chop✍️L.N. Cronk (CRONK begins with Letter ‘C’) 1/29/26
b. Read a book set in Arizona.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1919. Tell which.

✅✅25. Grand Teton National Park
Location: Wyoming
Established: February 26, 1929

✔️a. Read a book whose title begins with G or T (articles count).
🔴Guarding Truth✍️Kelly Underwood 1/22/26
✔️b. Read a book set in Wyoming.
🔴The Chalet Next Door: An All-Ski, No-Spice Christian Romcom✍️Cassandra Joelle 1/2/26
✔️c. Read a book published in February OR in 1929. Tell which.
🔴Chicken Soup for the Soul: Random Acts of Kindness: 101 Stories of Compassion and Paying It Forward✍️Amy Newmark (FEBRUARY Publication) 1/9/26

26. Great Basin National Park
Location: Nevada
Established: October 27, 1986

a. Read a book with a basin on the cover. Post cover.
b. Read a book set in Nevada.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1986. Tell which.

27. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Location: Colorado
Established: September 24, 2004

a. Read a book with sand on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
✔️c. Read a book published in September OR in 2004. Tell which.
🔴Timing Is Everything✍️Tracey Victoria Bateman (2004 Publication) 1/24/26

28. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Location: North Carolina and Tennessee
Established: June 15, 1934

a. Read a book with smoke on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in North Carolina or Tennessee. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1934. Tell which.

29. Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Location: Texas
Established: September 30, 1972

a. Read a book in which a character speaks Spanish. Tell who.
b. Read a book set in Texas.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1972. Tell which.

30. Haleakalā National Park
Location: Hawaii
Established: July 1, 1961

a. Read a book whose title contains a word with 5+ vowels.
b. Read a book set in Hawaii.
c. Read a book published in July OR in 1961. Tell which.

31. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Location: Hawaii
Established: August 1, 1916

✔️a. Read a book with an apostrophe in the title.
🔴Rachel's Rescue✍️Serena B. Miller 1/11/26
b. Read a book set in Hawaii.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1916. Tell which.

✅32. Hot Springs National Park
Location: Arkansas
Established: March 4, 1921

✔️a. Read a book set in spring.
🔴The Lighthouse at the Cove✍️Amy Clipston 1/5/26
✔️b. Read a book set in Arkansas.
🔴White Roses✍️Shannon Taylor Vannatter 1/16/26
✔️c. Read a book published in March OR in 1921
🔴Glimpses of My Friend the King✍️James Howard (MARCH Publication) 1/18/26

33. Indiana Dunes National Park
Location: Indiana
Established: February 15, 2019

a. Read a book in which an MC is named after one of the United States. Examples: Indiana, Montana, etc. Tell the name.
b. Read a book set in Indiana.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 2019. Tell which.

34. Isle Royale National Park
Location: Michigan
Established: April 3, 1940

✔️a. Read a book set on an island. Share the island’s name.
🔴Meet Me at the Fudge Shop✍️Lindsay Harrel (JONATHAN ISLAND) 1/23/26
b. Read a book set in Michigan.
c. Read a book published in April OR in 1940. Tell which.

35. Joshua Tree National Park
Location: California
Established: October 31, 1994

a. Read a book with an MC or author named Joshua.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1994. Tell which.

36. Katmai National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with an MC whose name uses an unusual spelling. Example: Lynda, Abigayle, etc.
✔️b. Read a book set in a location that begins with A. Tell the location.
🔴An Aussie Christmas Angel✍️Clare Revell (AUSTRALIA Setting) 1/23/26
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

37. Kenai Fjords National Park
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

✔️a. Read a book in which a character’s or author’s last name begins with two consecutive consonants. Examples: Knudson, Black, Hryckowian, etc.
🔴Abba's Heart: 31 stories of God's love for His children✍️Tamara Clymer (Author-CLymer) 1/17/26
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with A. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

38. Kings Canyon National Park
Location: California
Established: March 4, 1940

a. Read a book featuring royalty. Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1940. Tell which.

39. Kobuk Valley National Park
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book whose title begins with K (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

40. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book set at a lake. Tell the name of the lake, if given.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

✅✅41. Lassen Volcanic National Park
Location: California
Established: August 9, 1916

✔️a. Read a book that features a volcano. Tell how it fits.
🔴Black Sands✍️Colleen Coble (Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park setting where FMC works as volcanologist) 1/10/26
✔️b. Read a book set in a location that begins with C. Tell the location.
🔴Angel Square ✍️ Brian Doyle (CANADA Setting) (GM-Middle School/YA) 1/1/26
✔️c. Read a book published in August OR in 1916. Tell which.
🔴I, Barabbas✍️Edward Bell (AUGUST Publication) 1/20/26

42. Mammoth Cave National Park
Location: Kentucky
Established: July 1, 1941

a. Read a book with 450+ pages. Tell the page count.
b. Read a book set in Kentucky.
c. Read a book published in July OR in 1941. Tell which. (hide spoiler)]

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(view spoiler)[43. Mesa Verde National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: June 29, 1906

✔️a. Read a book with any shade of green in the title or author’s name.
🔴A Cowboy's Touch✍️Denise Hunter (Author Denise HUNTER➖HUNTER green) 1/6/26
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1906. Tell which.

44. Mount Rainier National Park
Location: Washington
Established: March 2, 1899

a. Read a book with a snow-laden mountain peak on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1899. Tell which.

✅✅45. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Location: West Virginia
Established: December 27, 2020

✔️a. Read a book that is new (published in 2026). Share the publication date.
🔴A Winter of Changes✍️Samantha Price (1/7/26 Publication) 1/9/26
✔️b. Read a book set in West Virginia.
🔴Shiloh Season✍️Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (GM-Middle Grade) 1/27/26
✔️c. Read a book published in December OR in 2020. Tell which.
🔴Sincerely, Jem✍️Kate Willis (2020 Publication) 1/19/26

46. North Cascades National Park
Location: Washington
Established: October 2, 1968

a. Read a book with a direction word in the title.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1968. Tell which.

47. Olympic National Park
Location: Washington
Established: June 29, 1938

a. Read a book that features the Olympics (Winter or Summer). Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1938. Tell which.

48. Petrified Forest National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: December 9, 1962

a. Read a book with a forest on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Arizona.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1962. Tell which.

49. Pinnacles National Park
Location: California
Established: January 10, 2013

a. Read a book whose title (articles count) or author’s first or last name begins with P.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with C. Tell the location.
✔️c. Read a book published in January OR in 2013. Tell which.
The Power of Simple Prayer: How to Talk with God about Everything✍️Joyce Meyer (JANUARY Publication) 1/29/26

50. Redwood National and State Parks
Location: California
Established: October 2, 1968

a. Read a book with wood of some kind (trees and wooden furniture count, for example) on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1968. Tell which.

51. Rocky Mountain National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: January 26, 1915

✔️a. Read a book with rocks on the cover. Post the cover.
🔴At His Feet Mary Magdalene's Story✍️Roseanna M. White 1/3/26
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
✔️c. Read a book published in January OR in 1915. Tell which.
🔴Hot Tropics and Cold Feet✍️Diann Hunt (JANUARY Publication) 1/4/26

52. Saguaro National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: October 14, 1994

a. Read a book that includes a cactus. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in a location beginning with A. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in October OR 1994. Tell which.

✅✅53. Sequoia National Park
Location: California
Established: September 25, 1890

✔️a. Read a book with something humongous on the cover. Post the cover.
On the Clock✍️Tim Enochs (Football stadium and field on cover) 1/14/26
✔️b. Read a book set in a location beginning with C. Share the location.
🔴Warming My Winter Heart✍️Michelle Cornish (Canada Setting) (GM) 1/3/26
✔️c. Read a book published in September OR in 1890. Tell which.
🔴Not Until Us✍️Valerie M. Bodden (September Publication) 1/12/26

54. Shenandoah National Park
Location: Virginia
Established: December 26, 1935

a. Read a book whose title contains SH or OA.
b. Read a book set in Virginia.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1935. Tell which.

55. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Location: North Dakota
Established: November 10, 1978

a. Read a book in which a U.S. president makes an appearance. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in North Dakota.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1978. Tell which.

56. Virgin Islands National Park
Location: U.S. Virgin Islands
Established: August 2, 1956

a. Read a book with something turquoise on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in the Caribbean. Tell how it fits.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1956. Tell which.

57. Voyageurs National Park
Location: Minnesota
Established: April 8, 1975

a. Read a book in which someone takes a voyage. Tell who and where they went.
b. Read a book set in Minnesota.
✔️c. Read a book published in April OR in 1975. Tell which.
🔴Devotions from the Kitchen Table: Meditations to Nourish Your Heart and Soul✍️Stacy J. Edwards (APRIL Publication) 1/4/26

58. White Sands National Park
Location: New Mexico
Established: December 20, 2019

a. Read a book with WHITE in the title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in New Mexico.
✔️c. Read a book published in December OR in 2019. Tell which.
🔴What If It's True?: A Storyteller's Journey With Jesus✍️Charles Martin (2019 Publication) 1/18/26

59. Wind Cave National Park
Location: South Dakota
Established: January 9, 1903

a. Read a book in which a cave plays a part. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in South Dakota.
✔️c. Read a book published in January OR in 1903. Tell which.
🔴Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible✍️Dietrich Bonhoeffer (JANUARY Publication) 1/13/26

60. Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book that includes a hyphen in its title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

61. Yellowstone National Park
Location: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho
Established: March 1, 1872

✔️a. Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.
🔴The Family Man✍️Irene Hannon 1/25/26
b. Read a book set in Wyoming, Montana, or Idaho. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1872. Tell which.

62. Yosemite National Park
Location: California
Established: October 1, 1890

✔️a. Read a book whose title begins with Y (ignore articles).
🔴Yuletide Hearts✍️Ruth Logan Herne 1/13/26
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1890. Tell which.

63. Zion National Park
Location: Utah
Established: November 19, 1919

a. Read a book whose title or author’s name includes the letter Z.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1919. Tell which. (hide spoiler)]

I'll try it!

I love US National Parks! I'm in!

Part 1

America’s National Parks:
1. Acadia National Park
Location: Maine
Established: February 26, 1919

a. Read a book whose title begins with A (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Maine.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1919. Tell which.

2. National Park of American Samoa
Location: American Samoa
Established: October 31, 1988

a. Read a book whose author’s first initial is A OR last initial is S.
b. Read a book set on a tropical island (not Hawaii).
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1988. Tell which.

3. Arches National Park
Location: Utah
Established: November 12, 1971

a. Read a book with an arch of some kind on the cover. Post cover.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1971. Tell which.

4. Badlands National Park
Location: South Dakota
Established: November 10, 1978

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is B.
b. Read a book set in South Dakota.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1978. Tell which.

5. Big Bend National Park
Location: Texas
Established: June 12, 1944

a. Read a book whose author’s initials are the same. Example: Colleen Coble
b. Read a book set in Texas.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1944. Tell which.

6. Biscayne National Park
Location: Florida
Established: June 28, 1980

a. Read a book whose title begins with B (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1980. Tell which.

7. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: October 21, 1999

a. Read a book whose title’s first two words (articles count) begin with consecutive letters in the alphabet. Example: Deadly Exposure
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1999. Tell which.

8. Bryce Canyon National Park
Location: Utah
Established: February 25, 1928

a. Read a book with a leading male character whose first name begins with B.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1928. Tell which.

9. Canyonlands National Park
Location: Utah
Established: September 12, 1964

a. Read a book with a one-word title.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1964. Tell which.

10. Capitol Reef National Park
Location: Utah
Established: December 18, 1971

a. Read a book set in the desert. Tell which one, if it’s revealed.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with U. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1971. Tell which.

11. Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Location: New Mexico
Established: May 14, 1930

a. Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are the same letter.
b. Read a book set in New Mexico.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1930. Tell which.

12. Channel Islands National Park
Location: California
Established: March 5, 1980

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is a vowel.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1980. Tell which.

13. Congaree National Park
Location: South Carolina
Established: November 10, 2003

a. Read a book with two consecutive vowels (ee, ea, for example) in the title.
b. Read a book set in South Carolina.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 2003. Tell which.

14. Crater Lake National Park
Location: Oregon
Established: May 22, 1902

a. Read a book set at a lake. Tell the lake’s name.
b. Read a book set in Oregon.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1902. Tell which.

15. Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Location: Ohio
Established: October 11, 2000

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is C or V.
b. Read a book set in Ohio.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 2000. Tell which.

16. Death Valley National Park
Location: California and Nevada
Established: October 31, 1994

a. Read a book whose title includes a word that begins with D or V.
Donkey Island Rendezvous by Dana Mentink (1/24/26)
b. Read a book set in California OR Nevada. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1994. Tell which.

17. Denali National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: February 26, 1917

a. Read a book whose author’s name (first or last) ends with a vowel.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1917. Tell which.

18. Dry Tortugas National Park
Location: Florida
Established: October 26, 1992

a. Read a book with an adjective in the title.
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1992. Tell which.

19. Everglades National Park
Location: Florida
Established: May 30, 1934

a. Read a book whose title begins with a vowel (articles count).
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1934. Tell which.

20. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with a river on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

21. Gateway Arch National Park
Location: Missouri
Established: February 22, 2018

a. Read a book set in a city. Tell which one. (Fictional cities count.)
b. Read a book set in Missouri.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 2018. Tell which.

22. Glacier National Park
Location: Montana
Established: May 11, 1910

a. Read a book with ice on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Montana.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1910. Tell which.

23. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with a mountain on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

24. Grand Canyon National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: February 26, 1919

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is G or C.
b. Read a book set in Arizona.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1919. Tell which.

25. Grand Teton National Park
Location: Wyoming
Established: February 26, 1929

a. Read a book whose title begins with G or T (articles count).
b. Read a book set in Wyoming.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1929. Tell which.

26. Great Basin National Park
Location: Nevada
Established: October 27, 1986

a. Read a book with a basin on the cover. Post cover.
b. Read a book set in Nevada.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1986. Tell which.

27. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Location: Colorado
Established: September 24, 2004

a. Read a book with sand on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 2004. Tell which.

28. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Location: North Carolina and Tennessee
Established: June 15, 1934

a. Read a book with smoke on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in North Carolina or Tennessee. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1934. Tell which.

29. Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Location: Texas
Established: September 30, 1972

a. Read a book in which a character speaks Spanish. Tell who.
b. Read a book set in Texas.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1972. Tell which.

30. Haleakalā National Park
Location: Hawaii
Established: July 1, 1961

a. Read a book whose title contains a word with 5+ vowels.
b. Read a book set in Hawaii.
c. Read a book published in July OR in 1961. Tell which.

31. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Location: Hawaii
Established: August 1, 1916

a. Read a book with an apostrophe in the title.
b. Read a book set in Hawaii.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1916. Tell which.

32. Hot Springs National Park
Location: Arkansas
Established: March 4, 1921

a. Read a book set in spring.
b. Read a book set in Arkansas.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1921.

I'm in.

Part 2

33. Indiana Dunes National Park
Location: Indiana
Established: February 15, 2019

a. Read a book in which an MC is named after one of the United States. Examples: Indiana, Montana, etc. Tell the name.
b. Read a book set in Indiana.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 2019. Tell which.

34. Isle Royale National Park
Location: Michigan
Established: April 3, 1940

a. Read a book set on an island. Share the island’s name.
b. Read a book set in Michigan.
c. Read a book published in April OR in 1940. Tell which.

35. Joshua Tree National Park
Location: California
Established: October 31, 1994

a. Read a book with an MC or author named Joshua.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1994. Tell which.

36. Katmai National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with an MC whose name uses an unusual spelling. Example: Lynda, Abigayle, etc.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with A. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

37. Kenai Fjords National Park
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book in which a character’s or author’s last name begins with two consecutive consonants. Examples: Knudson, Black, Hryckowian, etc.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with A. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

38. Kings Canyon National Park
Location: California
Established: March 4, 1940

a. Read a book featuring royalty. Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1940. Tell which.

39. Kobuk Valley National Park
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book whose title begins with K (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

40. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book set at a lake. Tell the name of the lake, if given.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

41. Lassen Volcanic National Park
Location: California
Established: August 9, 1916

a. Read a book that features a volcano. Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with C. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1916. Tell which.

42. Mammoth Cave National Park
Location: Kentucky
Established: July 1, 1941

a. Read a book with 450+ pages. Tell the page count.
b. Read a book set in Kentucky.
c. Read a book published in July OR in 1941. Tell which.

43. Mesa Verde National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: June 29, 1906

a. Read a book with any shade of green in the title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1906. Tell which.

44. Mount Rainier National Park
Location: Washington
Established: March 2, 1899

a. Read a book with a snow-laden mountain peak on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1899. Tell which.

45. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Location: West Virginia
Established: December 27, 2020

a. Read a book that is new (published in 2026). Share the publication date.
b. Read a book set in West Virginia.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 2020. Tell which.

46. North Cascades National Park
Location: Washington
Established: October 2, 1968

a. Read a book with a direction word in the title.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1968. Tell which.

47. Olympic National Park
Location: Washington
Established: June 29, 1938

a. Read a book that features the Olympics (Winter or Summer). Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1938. Tell which.

48. Petrified Forest National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: December 9, 1962

a. Read a book with a forest on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Arizona.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1962. Tell which.

49. Pinnacles National Park
Location: California
Established: January 10, 2013

a. Read a book whose title (articles count) or author’s first or last name begins with P.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with C. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in January OR in 2013. Tell which.

50. Redwood National and State Parks
Location: California
Established: October 2, 1968

a. Read a book with wood of some kind (trees and wooden furniture count, for example) on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1968. Tell which.

51. Rocky Mountain National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: January 26, 1915

a. Read a book with rocks on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in January OR in 1915. Tell which.

52. Saguaro National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: October 14, 1994

a. Read a book that includes a cactus. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in a location beginning with A. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in October OR 1994. Tell which.

53. Sequoia National Park
Location: California
Established: September 25, 1890

a. Read a book with something humongous on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in a location beginning with C. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1890. Tell which.

54. Shenandoah National Park
Location: Virginia
Established: December 26, 1935

a. Read a book whose title contains SH or OA.
b. Read a book set in Virginia.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1935. Tell which.

55. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Location: North Dakota
Established: November 10, 1978

a. Read a book in which a U.S. president makes an appearance. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in North Dakota.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1978. Tell which.

56. Virgin Islands National Park
Location: U.S. Virgin Islands
Established: August 2, 1956

a. Read a book with something turquoise on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in the Caribbean. Tell how it fits.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1956. Tell which.

57. Voyageurs National Park
Location: Minnesota
Established: April 8, 1975

a. Read a book in which someone takes a voyage. Tell who and where they went.
b. Read a book set in Minnesota.
c. Read a book published in April OR in 1975. Tell which.

58. White Sands National Park
Location: New Mexico
Established: December 20, 2019

a. Read a book with WHITE in the title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in New Mexico.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 2019. Tell which.

59. Wind Cave National Park
Location: South Dakota
Established: January 9, 1903

a. Read a book in which a cave plays a part. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in South Dakota.
c. Read a book published in January OR in 1903. Tell which.

60. Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book that includes a hyphen in its title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

61. Yellowstone National Park
Location: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho
Established: March 1, 1872

a. Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Wyoming, Montana, or Idaho. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1872. Tell which.

62. Yosemite National Park
Location: California
Established: October 1, 1890

a. Read a book whose title begins with Y (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1890. Tell which.

63. Zion National Park
Location: Utah
Established: November 19, 1919

a. Read a book whose title or author’s name includes the letter Z.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1919. Tell which.

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1. Acadia National Park
2. National Park of American Samoa
a. Read a book whose author’s first initial is A OR last initial is S.
The Hate U Give GM (swearing, references to gangs, drugs, murder) by Angie Thomas 2026-01-05
3. Arches National Park
4. Badlands National Park
5. Big Bend National Park
a. Read a book whose author’s initials are the same. Example: Colleen Coble
Jessica Johns GM (some swearing) 2026-01-07
6. Biscayne National Park
a. Read a book whose title begins with B (ignore articles).
2026-01-02
7. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
8. Bryce Canyon National Park
9. Canyonlands National Park
10. Capitol Reef National Park
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1971. Tell which.
originally published December 2018. 2026-01-17
11. Carlsbad Caverns National Park
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1930. Tell which.
Remarkably Bright Creatures 2025-01-02 Published May 3, 2022
12. Channel Islands National Park
a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is a vowel.
Lynn Austin, 2026-01-09
13. Congaree National Park
a. Read a book with two consecutive vowels (ee, ea, for example) in the title.
The Baxters: A Prequel 2026-01-09
14. Crater Lake National Park
15. Cuyahoga Valley National Park
a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is C or V.
Cathy Gohlke, 2026-01-10
16. Death Valley National Park
a. Read a book whose title includes a word that begins with D or V.
2026-01-17

17. Denali National Park and Preserve
18. Dry Tortugas National Park
19. Everglades National Park
20. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
21. Gateway Arch National Park
22. Glacier National Park
23. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
24. Grand Canyon National Park
25. Grand Teton National Park
26. Great Basin National Park
27. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
28. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
29. Guadalupe Mountains National Park
30. Haleakalā National Park
31. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

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America’s National Parks:
1. Acadia National Park
Location: Maine
Established: February 26, 1919

a. Read a book whose title begins with A (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Maine.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1919. Tell which.

2. National Park of American Samoa
Location: American Samoa
Established: October 31, 1988

a. Read a book whose author’s first initial is A OR last initial is S.
b. Read a book set on a tropical island (not Hawaii).
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1988. Tell which.

3. Arches National Park
Location: Utah
Established: November 12, 1971

a. Read a book with an arch of some kind on the cover. Post cover.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1971. Tell which.

4. Badlands National Park
Location: South Dakota
Established: November 10, 1978

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is B.
b. Read a book set in South Dakota.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1978. Tell which.

5. Big Bend National Park
Location: Texas
Established: June 12, 1944

a. Read a book whose author’s initials are the same. Example: Colleen Coble
b. Read a book set in Texas.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1944. Tell which.

6. Biscayne National Park
Location: Florida
Established: June 28, 1980

a. Read a book whose title begins with B (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1980. Tell which.

7. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: October 21, 1999

a. Read a book whose title’s first two words (articles count) begin with consecutive letters in the alphabet. Example: Deadly Exposure
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1999. Tell which.

8. Bryce Canyon National Park
Location: Utah
Established: February 25, 1928

a. Read a book with a leading male character whose first name begins with B.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1928. Tell which.

9. Canyonlands National Park
Location: Utah
Established: September 12, 1964

a. Read a book with a one-word title.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1964. Tell which.

10. Capitol Reef National Park
Location: Utah
Established: December 18, 1971

a. Read a book set in the desert. Tell which one, if it’s revealed.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with U. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1971. Tell which.

11. Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Location: New Mexico
Established: May 14, 1930

a. Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are the same letter.
b. Read a book set in New Mexico.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1930. Tell which.

12. Channel Islands National Park
Location: California
Established: March 5, 1980

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is a vowel.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1980. Tell which.

13. Congaree National Park
Location: South Carolina
Established: November 10, 2003

a. Read a book with two consecutive vowels (ee, ea, for example) in the title.
b. Read a book set in South Carolina.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 2003. Tell which.

14. Crater Lake National Park
Location: Oregon
Established: May 22, 1902

a. Read a book set at a lake. Tell the lake’s name.
b. Read a book set in Oregon.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1902. Tell which.

15. Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Location: Ohio
Established: October 11, 2000

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is C or V.
b. Read a book set in Ohio.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 2000. Tell which.

16. Death Valley National Park
Location: California and Nevada
Established: October 31, 1994

a. Read a book whose title includes a word that begins with D or V.
b. Read a book set in California OR Nevada. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1994. Tell which.

17. Denali National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: February 26, 1917

a. Read a book whose author’s name (first or last) ends with a vowel.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1917. Tell which.

18. Dry Tortugas National Park
Location: Florida
Established: October 26, 1992

a. Read a book with an adjective in the title.
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1992. Tell which.

19. Everglades National Park
Location: Florida
Established: May 30, 1934

a. Read a book whose title begins with a vowel (articles count).
b. Read a book set in Florida.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1934. Tell which.

20. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with a river on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

21. Gateway Arch National Park
Location: Missouri
Established: February 22, 2018

a. Read a book set in a city. Tell which one. (Fictional cities count.)
b. Read a book set in Missouri.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 2018. Tell which.

22. Glacier National Park
Location: Montana
Established: May 11, 1910

a. Read a book with ice on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Montana.
c. Read a book published in May OR in 1910. Tell which.

23. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with a mountain on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

24. Grand Canyon National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: February 26, 1919

a. Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is G or C.
b. Read a book set in Arizona.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1919. Tell which.

25. Grand Teton National Park
Location: Wyoming
Established: February 26, 1929

a. Read a book whose title begins with G or T (articles count).
b. Read a book set in Wyoming.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 1929. Tell which.

26. Great Basin National Park
Location: Nevada
Established: October 27, 1986

a. Read a book with a basin on the cover. Post cover.
b. Read a book set in Nevada.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1986. Tell which.

27. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Location: Colorado
Established: September 24, 2004

a. Read a book with sand on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 2004. Tell which.

28. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Location: North Carolina and Tennessee
Established: June 15, 1934

a. Read a book with smoke on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in North Carolina or Tennessee. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1934. Tell which.

29. Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Location: Texas
Established: September 30, 1972

a. Read a book in which a character speaks Spanish. Tell who.
b. Read a book set in Texas.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1972. Tell which.

30. Haleakalā National Park
Location: Hawaii
Established: July 1, 1961

a. Read a book whose title contains a word with 5+ vowels.
b. Read a book set in Hawaii.
c. Read a book published in July OR in 1961. Tell which.

31. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Location: Hawaii
Established: August 1, 1916

a. Read a book with an apostrophe in the title.
b. Read a book set in Hawaii.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1916. Tell which.

32. Hot Springs National Park
Location: Arkansas
Established: March 4, 1921

a. Read a book set in spring.
b. Read a book set in Arkansas.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1921.

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33. Indiana Dunes National Park
Location: Indiana
Established: February 15, 2019

a. Read a book in which an MC is named after one of the United States. Examples: Indiana, Montana, etc. Tell the name.
b. Read a book set in Indiana.
c. Read a book published in February OR in 2019. Tell which.

34. Isle Royale National Park
Location: Michigan
Established: April 3, 1940

a. Read a book set on an island. Share the island’s name.
b. Read a book set in Michigan.
c. Read a book published in April OR in 1940. Tell which.

35. Joshua Tree National Park
Location: California
Established: October 31, 1994

a. Read a book with an MC or author named Joshua.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1994. Tell which.

36. Katmai National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with an MC whose name uses an unusual spelling. Example: Lynda, Abigayle, etc.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with A. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

37. Kenai Fjords National Park
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book in which a character’s or author’s last name begins with two consecutive consonants. Examples: Knudson, Black, Hryckowian, etc.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with A. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

38. Kings Canyon National Park
Location: California
Established: March 4, 1940

a. Read a book featuring royalty. Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1940. Tell which.

39. Kobuk Valley National Park
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book whose title begins with K (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

40. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book set at a lake. Tell the name of the lake, if given.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

41. Lassen Volcanic National Park
Location: California
Established: August 9, 1916

a. Read a book that features a volcano. Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with C. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1916. Tell which.

42. Mammoth Cave National Park
Location: Kentucky
Established: July 1, 1941

a. Read a book with 450+ pages. Tell the page count.
b. Read a book set in Kentucky.
c. Read a book published in July OR in 1941. Tell which.

43. Mesa Verde National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: June 29, 1906

a. Read a book with any shade of green in the title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1906. Tell which.

44. Mount Rainier National Park
Location: Washington
Established: March 2, 1899

a. Read a book with a snow-laden mountain peak on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1899. Tell which.

45. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Location: West Virginia
Established: December 27, 2020

a. Read a book that is new (published in 2026). Share the publication date.
b. Read a book set in West Virginia.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 2020. Tell which.

46. North Cascades National Park
Location: Washington
Established: October 2, 1968

a. Read a book with a direction word in the title.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1968. Tell which.

47. Olympic National Park
Location: Washington
Established: June 29, 1938

a. Read a book that features the Olympics (Winter or Summer). Tell how it fits.
b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).
c. Read a book published in June OR in 1938. Tell which.

48. Petrified Forest National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: December 9, 1962

a. Read a book with a forest on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Arizona.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1962. Tell which.

49. Pinnacles National Park
Location: California
Established: January 10, 2013

a. Read a book whose title (articles count) or author’s first or last name begins with P.
b. Read a book set in a location that begins with C. Tell the location.
c. Read a book published in January OR in 2013. Tell which.

50. Redwood National and State Parks
Location: California
Established: October 2, 1968

a. Read a book with wood of some kind (trees and wooden furniture count, for example) on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1968. Tell which.

51. Rocky Mountain National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: January 26, 1915

a. Read a book with rocks on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Colorado.
c. Read a book published in January OR in 1915. Tell which.

52. Saguaro National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: October 14, 1994

a. Read a book that includes a cactus. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in a location beginning with A. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in October OR 1994. Tell which.

53. Sequoia National Park
Location: California
Established: September 25, 1890

a. Read a book with something humongous on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in a location beginning with C. Share the location.
c. Read a book published in September OR in 1890. Tell which.

54. Shenandoah National Park
Location: Virginia
Established: December 26, 1935

a. Read a book whose title contains SH or OA.
b. Read a book set in Virginia.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1935. Tell which.

55. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Location: North Dakota
Established: November 10, 1978

a. Read a book in which a U.S. president makes an appearance. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in North Dakota.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1978. Tell which.

56. Virgin Islands National Park
Location: U.S. Virgin Islands
Established: August 2, 1956

a. Read a book with something turquoise on the cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in the Caribbean. Tell how it fits.
c. Read a book published in August OR in 1956. Tell which.

57. Voyageurs National Park
Location: Minnesota
Established: April 8, 1975

a. Read a book in which someone takes a voyage. Tell who and where they went.
b. Read a book set in Minnesota.
c. Read a book published in April OR in 1975. Tell which.

58. White Sands National Park
Location: New Mexico
Established: December 20, 2019

a. Read a book with WHITE in the title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in New Mexico.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 2019. Tell which.

59. Wind Cave National Park
Location: South Dakota
Established: January 9, 1903

a. Read a book in which a cave plays a part. Share the sentence/location.
b. Read a book set in South Dakota.
c. Read a book published in January OR in 1903. Tell which.

60. Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book that includes a hyphen in its title or author’s name.
b. Read a book set in Alaska.
c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.

61. Yellowstone National Park
Location: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho
Established: March 1, 1872

a. Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.
b. Read a book set in Wyoming, Montana, or Idaho. Tell which.
c. Read a book published in March OR in 1872. Tell which.

62. Yosemite National Park
Location: California
Established: October 1, 1890

a. Read a book whose title begins with Y (ignore articles).
b. Read a book set in California.
c. Read a book published in October OR in 1890. Tell which.

63. Zion National Park
Location: Utah
Established: November 19, 1919

a. Read a book whose title or author’s name includes the letter Z.
b. Read a book set in Utah.
c. Read a book published in November OR in 1919. Tell which.


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32. Hot Springs National Park
33. Indiana Dunes National Park
34. Isle Royale National Park
35. Joshua Tree National Park
36. Katmai National Park and Preserve
37. Kenai Fjords National Park
38. Kings Canyon National Park
39. Kobuk Valley National Park
40. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
41. Lassen Volcanic National Park
42. Mammoth Cave National Park
43. Mesa Verde National Park
44. Mount Rainier National Park
45. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
46. North Cascades National Park
47. Olympic National Park
48. Petrified Forest National Park
49. Pinnacles National Park
50. Redwood National and State Parks
51. Rocky Mountain National Park
52. Saguaro National Park
53. Sequoia National Park
54. Shenandoah National Park
55. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
56. Virgin Islands National Park
57. Voyageurs National Park
58. White Sands National Park
59. Wind Cave National Park
60. Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
61. Yellowstone National Park
62. Yosemite National Park
63. Zion National Park

Welcome, all!

Barbara, I've added a "Part 2" next to your name in the participants' list since your tracking posts are split. I hope this will make it easy for you to find both parts of your tracker.

Finished my first…

53. Sequoia National Park
Location: California
Established: September 25, 1890

✔️a. Read a book with something humongous on the cover. Post the cover.
On the Clock✍️Tim Enochs (Football stadium and field on cover) 1/14/26
✔️b. Read a book set in a location beginning with C. Share the location.
🔴Warming My Winter Heart✍️Michelle Cornish (Canada Setting) (GM) 1/3/26
✔️c. Read a book published in September OR in 1890. Tell which.
🔴Not Until Us✍️Valerie M. Bodden (September Publication) 1/12/26

This looks like fun, I'd like to participate. I don't know if I'll complete everything, but I'm going to get as far as I can.

Great job, Annette!

Welcome, Alyssa!

Finished #2

32. Hot Springs National Park
Location: Arkansas
Established: March 4, 1921

✔️a. Read a book set in spring.
🔴The Lighthouse at the Cove✍️Amy Clipston 1/5/26
✔️b. Read a book set in Arkansas.
🔴White Roses✍️Shannon Taylor Vannatter 1/16/26
✔️c. Read a book published in March OR in 1921
🔴Glimpses of My Friend the King✍️James Howard (MARCH Publication) 1/18/26

Finished another…..

41. Lassen Volcanic National Park
Location: California
Established: August 9, 1916

✔️a. Read a book that features a volcano. Tell how it fits.
🔴Black Sands✍️Colleen Coble (Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park setting where FMC works as volcanologist) 1/10/26
✔️b. Read a book set in a location that begins with C. Tell the location.
🔴Angel Square ✍️ Brian Doyle (CANADA Setting) (GM-Middle School/YA) 1/1/26
✔️c. Read a book published in August OR in 1916. Tell which.
🔴I, Barabbas✍️Edward Bell (AUGUST Publication) 1/20/26

Finished~~

25. Grand Teton National Park
Location: Wyoming
Established: February 26, 1929

✔️a. Read a book whose title begins with G or T (articles count).
🔴Guarding Truth✍️Kelly Underwood 1/22/26
✔️b. Read a book set in Wyoming.
🔴The Chalet Next Door: An All-Ski, No-Spice Christian Romcom✍️Cassandra Joelle 1/2/26
✔️c. Read a book published in February OR in 1929. Tell which.
🔴Chicken Soup for the Soul: Random Acts of Kindness: 101 Stories of Compassion and Paying It Forward✍️Amy Newmark (FEBRUARY Publication) 1/9/26

Great job!

Hi Andrea! I've just come back from a long break, and tried to start plugging in books. I put my initial posts in two threads, and when I attempted to plug in a book it told me I had exceeded my allotted amount of characters. I am thinking I will have to break it up into three threads. Sorry about that! I didn't expect to need three or I would have reserved one extra. I'm guessing it has to do with the characters I use to break up my tasks. Just wanted to let you know what was happening with my madness over here! :)

30. Haleakalā National Park
Location: Hawaii
Established: July 1, 1961

a. Read a book whose title contains a word with 5+ vowels.

b. Read a book set in Hawaii.

c. Read a book published in July OR in 1961. Tell which.


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31. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Location: Hawaii
Established: August 1, 1916

a. Read a book with an apostrophe in the title.

b. Read a book set in Hawaii.

c. Read a book published in August OR in 1916. Tell which.


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32. Hot Springs National Park
Location: Arkansas
Established: March 4, 1921

a. Read a book set in spring.

b. Read a book set in Arkansas.

c. Read a book published in March OR in 1921.

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33. Indiana Dunes National Park
Location: Indiana
Established: February 15, 2019

a. Read a book in which an MC is named after one of the United States. Examples: Indiana, Montana, etc. Tell the name.

b. Read a book set in Indiana.

c. Read a book published in February OR in 2019. Tell which.


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34. Isle Royale National Park
Location: Michigan
Established: April 3, 1940

a. Read a book set on an island. Share the island’s name.

b. Read a book set in Michigan.

c. Read a book published in April OR in 1940. Tell which.


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35. Joshua Tree National Park
Location: California
Established: October 31, 1994

a. Read a book with an MC or author named Joshua.

b. Read a book set in California.

c. Read a book published in October OR in 1994. Tell which.


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36. Katmai National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book with an MC whose name uses an unusual spelling. Example: Lynda, Abigayle, etc.

b. Read a book set in a location that begins with A. Tell the location.

c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.


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37. Kenai Fjords National Park
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book in which a character’s or author’s last name begins with two consecutive consonants. Examples: Knudson, Black, Hryckowian, etc.

b. Read a book set in a location that begins with A. Tell the location.

c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.


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38. Kings Canyon National Park
Location: California
Established: March 4, 1940

a. Read a book featuring royalty. Tell how it fits.

b. Read a book set in California.

c. Read a book published in March OR in 1940. Tell which.


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39. Kobuk Valley National Park
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book whose title begins with K (ignore articles).

b. Read a book set in Alaska.

c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.


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40. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book set at a lake. Tell the name of the lake, if given.

b. Read a book set in Alaska.

c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.


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41. Lassen Volcanic National Park
Location: Calif

43. Mesa Verde National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: June 29, 1906

a. Read a book with any shade of green in the title or author’s name.

b. Read a book set in Colorado.

c. Read a book published in June OR in 1906. Tell which.


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44. Mount Rainier National Park
Location: Washington
Established: March 2, 1899

a. Read a book with a snow-laden mountain peak on the cover. Post the cover.

b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).

c. Read a book published in March OR in 1899. Tell which.


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45. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Location: West Virginia
Established: December 27, 2020

a. Read a book that is new (published in 2026). Share the publication date.

b. Read a book set in West Virginia.

c. Read a book published in December OR in 2020. Tell which.


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46. North Cascades National Park
Location: Washington
Established: October 2, 1968

a. Read a book with a direction word in the title.

b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).

c. Read a book published in October OR in 1968. Tell which.


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47. Olympic National Park
Location: Washington
Established: June 29, 1938

a. Read a book that features the Olympics (Winter or Summer). Tell how it fits.

b. Read a book set in Washington (the state, not D.C.).

c. Read a book published in June OR in 1938. Tell which.


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48. Petrified Forest National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: December 9, 1962

a. Read a book with a forest on the cover. Post the cover.

b. Read a book set in Arizona.

c. Read a book published in December OR in 1962. Tell which.


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49. Pinnacles National Park
Location: California
Established: January 10, 2013

a. Read a book whose title (articles count) or author’s first or last name begins with P.

b. Read a book set in a location that begins with C. Tell the location.

c. Read a book published in January OR in 2013. Tell which.

50. Redwood National and State Parks
Location: California
Established: October 2, 1968

a. Read a book with wood of some kind (trees and wooden furniture count, for example) on the cover. Post the cover.

b. Read a book set in California.

c. Read a book published in October OR in 1968. Tell which.


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51. Rocky Mountain National Park
Location: Colorado
Established: January 26, 1915

a. Read a book with rocks on the cover. Post the cover.

b. Read a book set in Colorado.

c. Read a book published in January OR in 1915. Tell which.


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52. Saguaro National Park
Location: Arizona
Established: October 14, 1994

a. Read a book that includes a cactus. Share the sentence/location.

b. Read a book set in a location beginning with A. Share the location.

c. Read a book published in October OR 1994. Tell which.


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53. Sequoia National Park
Location: California
Established: September 25, 1890

a. Read a book with something humongous on the cover. Post the cover.

b. Read a book set in a location beginning with C. Share the location.

c. Read a book published in September OR in 1890. Tell which.


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54. Shenandoah National Park
Location: Virginia
Established: December 26, 1935

a. Read a book whose title contains SH or OA.

b. Read a book set in Virginia.

c. Read a book published in December OR in 1935. Tell which.


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55. Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Location: North Dakota
Established: November 10, 1978

a. Read a book in which a U.S. president makes an appearance. Share the sentence/location.

b. Read a book set in North Dakota.

c. Read a book published in November OR in 1978. Tell which.


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56. Virgin Islands National Park
Location: U.S. Virgin Islands
Established: August 2, 1956

a. Read a book with something turquoise on the cover. Post the cover.

b. Read a book set in the Caribbean. Tell how it fits.

c. Read a book published in August OR in 1956. Tell which.


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57. Voyageurs National Park
Location: Minnesota
Established: April 8, 1975

a. Read a book in which someone takes a voyage. Tell who and where they went.

b. Read a book set in Minnesota.

c. Read a book published in April OR in 1975. Tell which.


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58. White Sands National Park
Location: New Mexico
Established: December 20, 2019

a. Read a book with WHITE in the title or author’s name.

b. Read a book set in New Mexico.

c. Read a book published in December OR in 2019. Tell which.


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59. Wind Cave National Park
Location: South Dakota
Established: January 9, 1903

a. Read a book in which a cave plays a part. Share the sentence/location.

b. Read a book set in South Dakota.

c. Read a book published in January OR in 1903. Tell which.


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60. Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Location: Alaska
Established: December 2, 1980

a. Read a book that includes a hyphen in its title or author’s name.

b. Read a book set in Alaska.

c. Read a book published in December OR in 1980. Tell which.


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61. Yellowstone National Park
Location: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho
Established: March 1, 1872

a. Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.

b. Read a book set in Wyoming, Montana, or Idaho. Tell which.

c. Read a book published in March OR in 1872. Tell which.


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62. Yosemite National Park
Location: California
Established: October 1, 1890

a. Read a book whose title begins with Y (ignore articles).

b. Read a book set in California.

c. Read a book published in October OR in 1890. Tell which.


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63. Zion National Park
Location: Utah
Established: November 19, 1919

a. Read a book whose title or author’s name includes the letter Z.

b. Read a book set in Utah.

c. Read a book published in November OR in 1919. Tell which

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45. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Location: West Virginia
Established: December 27, 2020

✔️a. Read a book that is new (published in 2026). Share the publication date.
🔴A Winter of Changes✍️Samantha Price (1/7/26 Publication) 1/9/26
✔️b. Read a book set in West Virginia.
🔴Shiloh Season✍️Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (GM-Middle Grade) 1/27/26
✔️c. Read a book published in December OR in 2020. Tell which.
🔴Sincerely, Jem✍️Kate Willis (2020 Publication) 1/19/26