National Memorial · Wyoming, United States
John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway
John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway is a national memorial in Wyoming, United States, covering 23,777 acres (9,622 ha), established in 1972.
National Memorial · Wyoming, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Wyoming, United States |
| Area | 23,777 acres (9,622 ha) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Coordinates | 44.1047° N, 110.6930° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway
John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway is a scenic road and protected area that connects Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It is federally owned and managed by the National Park Service by Grand Teton National Park. It is named in remembrance of John D. Rockefeller Jr., a conservationist and philanthropist who was instrumental in the creation and enlargement of numerous national parks including Grand Teton, Virgin Islands, Acadia and the Great Smoky Mountains. This parkway carries U.S. Route 89, U.S. Route 191, and U.S. Route 287
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) · Jackson, United States · 34.4 miles away
- Yellowstone Airport (WYS) · West Yellowstone, United States · 45.5 miles away
- Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) · Idaho Falls, United States · 79.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway?
John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway is in Wyoming, United States (44.1047° N, 110.6930° W).
When was John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway established?
John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway was established in 1972, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway?
John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway covers 23,777 acres (9,622 ha).
Does John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway have campgrounds?
Yes — John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_D._Rockefeller_Jr._Memorial_Parkway — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/jodr/ — Official park page.