National Recreation Areas

Golden Gate Bridge - CA

Natural areas are the oldest category, reaching back to the establishment of Yellowstone National Park almost a century ago. A little later historical areas began to be authorized culminating in the broad charter for historical preservation set forth in the Historic Sites Act of 1935. In recent decades, with exploding population and diminishing open space, the urgent need for National Recreation Areas is receiving new emphasis and attention.

	Delaware Water Gap - DE
	Golden Gate - CA
	Lake Powell - AZ / UT
	Ross Lake - WA