2 National Parks Established On This Date

Above, the Grand Canyon. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Two events in national park history took place on this date involving national parks that I have visited more than once. One can say both are "grand" events.

From the UPI:

In 1919, 37 years after the first bill to establish the Grand Canyon as a national park was introduced, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Grand Canyon National Park Act, bringing the landmark under the protection of the National Park Service, preserving it for future generations. 

In 1929, Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park was established following the signing of an executive order by President Calvin Coolidge.

Above, the Grand Tetons. Photo by Armand Vaquer.