Detailed facts about major desert and southwest US National Parks such as Zion, Arches, and Joshua Tree, one fact per card.
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- What is the vertical elevation gain to Angels Landing's summit in Zion National Park?
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1,488 feet- Which Zion hike involves wading through the Virgin River between narrow canyon walls?
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The Narrows- Zion Canyon's walls are primarily composed of which color of Navajo Sandstone?
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Red and white- Which natural arch is the most photographed in the United States?
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Delicate Arch- How many natural stone arches has the NPS documented in Arches National Park?
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Over 2,000- Which challenging Arches hike features narrow slot canyons and requires rock scrambling?
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Fiery Furnace- Joshua trees grow naturally in which desert?
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Mojave Desert- What is the scientific name for the Joshua tree?
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Yucca brevifolia- The Grand Canyon's depth from rim to river is approximately how many feet?
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5,280 feet (one mile)- Which river is responsible for carving the Grand Canyon?
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Colorado River- What are the distinctive spire formations that characterize Bryce Canyon?
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Hoodoos- At what elevation is the rim of Bryce Canyon, making it one of the highest national parks?
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Around 9,000 feet- Great Basin bristlecone pines are the longest-living trees on Earth. Approximately how many years can the oldest specimens live?
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Over 5,000 years- Capitol Reef National Park is named after which natural geological feature?
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Waterpocket Fold- Which prehistoric culture left petroglyphs visible at Capitol Reef National Park?
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Fremont culture
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