Take a tour around the United States' vast system of national parks with this 1000-piece puzzle of the National Parks of America! It features a map of all the National Parks, each showing something special in the area. Seek out illustrations of unique animals and places around the states. Each custom-crafted map is incredibly detailed, showing historic places, popular attractions, indigenous wildlife, mountain ranges, and much more. The first National Park, Yellowstone, was signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872, followed by Sequoia and Yosemite, in 1890. The United States has 59 protected areas known as National Parks that are operated by the National Park Service. National Parks must be established by an act of the United States Congress but many current National Parks had been previously protected as National Monuments by the President under the Antiquities Act before being upgraded by Congress. As President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "There is nothing so American as our National Parks. The fundamental idea behind the parks is that the country belongs to the people, that it is in process of making for the enrichment of the lives of all of us." Made of the highest quality 100% recycled puzzle board and eco-friendly, soy-based inks, this puzzle is packaged in sophisticated matte-finish display box. Assembled puzzle measures approximately 26.75 x 19.25 inches. Choking hazard Imported Material & Care Plastic Spot clean only