National Parks Discovering America Created by, Marilyn Jett Curriculum Info • Meet the Author Marilyn Jett, Trail in Acadia Nat'l Park. 2006 Introduction National Parks are an important part of our world. It is important to teach our children about the marvelous beauty, as well as, the ecosystems that dwell in their environment.     • Acadia National Park The first National Park East of the Mississippi     • Arches National Park Preserves over 2000 sandstone arches     • Olympic National Park A temperate rainforest located in the Northwest     • Glacier National Park Mountains, Alpine Meadows, and Lakes     • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Diversity of plant and animal life     • Bryce Canyon National Park A child's playground     • Blue Ridge Parkway Beautiful drive Last updated: October 09 2006, 1:54 pm Powered by