Printable National Parks Crosswords

Explore the breathtaking beauty and rich history of national parks. These natural treasures offer diverse landscapes, from majestic mountains to serene coastlines, perfect for inspiring crossword clues.

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National Parks

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  1. 2. A region that sounds like it needs a time-out
  2. 5. A path that follows the scent of the feet
  3. 7. A crimson timber that reaches for the clouds
  4. 10. The high point of a trip to the last frontier
  5. 11. A woolly wanderer saying goodbye to its son
  6. 12. A grand depression that is anything but sad

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  1. 1. A range of falling water or falling rocks
  2. 2. Northern wind that sounds quite dull
  3. 3. A piece of land that is surrounded by its own reflection
  4. 4. The sunken remains of a volcanic party
  5. 6. Utah features that support nothing but the sky
  6. 8. A tabletop for a giant in the desert
  7. 9. A sanctuary named for a holy hill

National Parks

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  1. 3. Large, slow-moving mass of ice
  2. 5. Deep gorge, typically with a river flowing through it
  3. 8. Natural underground chamber
  4. 10. Animals living in their natural environment
  5. 13. Arid region with sparse vegetation
  6. 15. Large inland body of still water
  7. 16. Majestic bird, a national symbol

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  1. 1. Natural rock formation often in Utah parks
  2. 2. Portable shelter used for outdoor adventures
  3. 4. Flowing body of water, often with rapids
  4. 6. Pertaining to the natural environment outside
  5. 7. Cascade of flowing water
  6. 9. Go for a long walk in nature
  7. 11. Scenic outlook from a high point
  8. 12. Flat-topped hill with steep sides
  9. 14. Large North American deer

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  1. 1. Where you might put your car, or a protected area.
  2. 6. Pain, L-I-N-E, describes mountainous regions.
  3. 8. It's my toe, rearranged, a famous California park.
  4. 11. A big 'son' of the plains, often seen near Yellowstone.
  5. 12. One who ranges, perhaps, or a guardian of the wild.

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  1. 1. A pointed summit, or a moment of greatest intensity.
  2. 2. Wood red, perhaps, found among California giants.
  3. 3. Cooler age, perhaps, for a slow-moving ice mass.
  4. 4. It's endless, wild, and untouched by humans.
  5. 5. Tableland, often flat-topped in the Southwest.
  6. 7. To keep safe, like jams or natural habitats.
  7. 9. A large natural stream, re-IV-er, flows through many parks.
  8. 10. All the animals of a region, a 'fun A' description.

National Parks

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  1. 1. Note T transposed in this rugged range
  2. 5. Same rearranged flat top
  3. 7. A cad inside artificial intelligence ruined this Maine park
  4. 10. Cowardly rock known for blowing its top
  5. 11. Clear igloo shattered by a slow ice mover
  6. 12. Sounds like a teaching moment for a volcanic peak

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  1. 2. Gravel seed scattered in the swamp
  2. 3. Voodoo practice creating tall rock spires
  3. 4. French boatmen traveling the northern waters
  4. 6. Coy limp disguised in athletic Washington park
  5. 8. Sad cases tumbled over this mountain range
  6. 9. Eat greedily inside a steep valley

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  1. 2. Deep gorge typically carved by millennia of flowing water
  2. 6. Heavyweight grazer that roams the Lamar Valley
  3. 7. Virginia haven featuring the scenic Skyline Drive
  4. 9. A mountain's summit, often the ultimate goal of a strenuous hike
  5. 10. Wilderness steward often recognized by a distinctive flat hat
  6. 11. The world's first designated national park

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  1. 1. Utah destination requiring a delicate touch to preserve its sandstone spans
  2. 3. The only U.S. national park located entirely in the Northeast
  3. 4. Appropriate adjective for an awe-inspiring canyon in Arizona
  4. 5. Massive depression left behind after a major volcanic eruption
  5. 6. Stark South Dakota terrain with a formidable name
  6. 8. Amphitheater of colorful stone spires in southwestern Utah

National Parks

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  1. 5. Maine park located mostly on Mount Desert Island
  2. 6. To sleep outdoors in a shelter or recreational vehicle
  3. 7. Alaska park home to North America's highest peak
  4. 11. America's first national park known for geysers
  5. 12. A large outdoor area covered thickly with trees
  6. 14. A long recreational walk in a natural setting
  7. 15. Park employee who protects the land and helps visitors

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  1. 1. Large furry mammal that visitors are warned not to feed
  2. 2. Paper guide used to navigate park roads
  3. 3. A large inland body of water surrounded by land
  4. 4. South Dakota park with striking rock formations
  5. 8. The physical outdoors world including plants and animals
  6. 9. California park famous for massive giant trees
  7. 10. Montana park named for its carved valleys and ice
  8. 13. Portable fabric shelter used by campers

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  1. 1. Path marked for hikers and explorers
  2. 4. Old Faithful's eruptive classification
  3. 6. Summit destination for ambitious climbers
  4. 7. Grand geographical feature in Arizona
  5. 9. South Dakota's rugged and eroded landscape
  6. 11. Paddled vessel used in Voyageurs
  7. 12. Utah sanctuary featuring The Narrows
  8. 13. Rustic log accommodation for visitors
  9. 14. Canvas shelter for overnight stays

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  1. 2. Maine's coastal treasure with Cadillac Mountain
  2. 3. Flat-topped elevation seen at Verde
  3. 5. Iconic hat-wearing park protector
  4. 7. Deep blue Oregon lake formed by a collapsed volcano
  5. 8. Home of Half Dome and El Capitan
  6. 10. North America's highest peak, formerly McKinley

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  1. 1. Erupting hot spring performing on a faithful schedule
  2. 5. Flat-topped elevation protecting ancient cliff dwellings
  3. 6. Natural sandstone bows frame the landscape here
  4. 9. Rugged South Dakota terrain with striking geologic deposits
  5. 11. Treeless alpine biome found at high elevations
  6. 12. Utah sanctuary named by Mormon pioneers
  7. 13. Crown jewel of Alaska that literally translates to the tall one

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  1. 1. Colossal adjective for Arizona's most famous gorge
  2. 2. Subtropical wetlands famously described as a river of grass
  3. 3. Jagged Wyoming range towering over Jackson Hole
  4. 4. Subterranean chamber system like the mammoth one in Kentucky
  5. 7. Pointed peak often targeted by ambitious rock climbers
  6. 8. Sonoran desert icon with upward reaching arms
  7. 10. Winding path leading hikers to a scenic vista
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