The first United States National Park, established in 1872, was Yellowstone. Great areas of land have since been protected by the United States government for all Americans to enjoy, establishing our country's National Parks Service. National Geographic National Parks and Monuments 2017 offers a dazzling series of images featuring the most scenic places in America. This twelve month calendar offers an inspiring journey through America's unspoiled wilderness, over majestic mountains, cavernous canyons and rippling rivers. Each outstanding image is accompanied by insightful National Geographic information and a large grid with moon phases and international holidays. Proceeds from the sale of this calendar support vital exploration, conservation, research and education programs. The calendar includes a 3-year at-a-glance page and is earth friendly, printed with soya-based inks on FSC certified paper.