Which National Park Matches Your Personality?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which National Park Matches Your Personality?
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About This Quiz

Across the US there are a whopping 61 different areas designated as National Parks that range in size from less than a single square mile for Gateway Arch National Park all the way up to over 13,000 square miles for the massive Wrangell-St. Elias Park in Alaska. They cover pretty much every kind of terrain you can think of. Massive forests, frozen glaciers, arid deserts, desolate mountains, robust swampland, coral reefs, pristine beaches, rainforests and more. Some of the most beautiful places on Earth have been designated national parks, and it's well worth your time to visit as many as you can. But with so many to choose from, where do you think you'd start? Which park is "your" park? Which park is the one that most closely lines up with the kind of person you are? Which one of them is you spread out across the landscape all regal and full of splendor? It's time to find out!

Whether you hit up the parks as often as you can or you've always wanted to go but have never made the trip to even one of them, there's a national park out that there mirrors who you are on the inside. Take the quiz and find your inner park!


waiting room
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When you enter a room, do you make sure people know you're there?
Not always
Oh yeah
Only if I have a reason to
People do tend to notice me.

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Wooden cabin
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If you had the opportunity, would you go live in the middle of nowhere?
Maybe
I wish.
Maybe a small town
I prefer the city.

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Rock Climbing
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How are you under pressure?
I like to keep it relaxed.
I'm pretty chill.
It can go either way.
I can get a little hot under the collar.

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Holding Hands
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Do you feel more comfortable in the summer or the winter?
I kind of like the heat.
I love the winter!
I enjoy either.
Can I pick spring?

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Cat
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Do you consider yourself an animal person?
Not really
Depends on the animal
Somewhat, sure
Big time!

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23 Macgyver tent
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When you're hitting up a national park, how are you spending your time there?
I'm camping out under the stars.
In an RV
I'll bring a tent.
Just a day trip

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Camping
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What's the most important thing to bring on any trip to a national park?
Snacks
Cellphone
Water
Your car

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Are you a morning person or more of a night owl?
Mornings are the best.
I love the night!
Either way
I kind of prefer the evening.

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Spontaneous
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Do you feel very spontaneous?
I'm all about spontaneity.
Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
Within reason, sure!
I like things on a set schedule.

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mystery
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Would people ever describe you as mysterious?
Not at all
Oh, yeah!
I like to think so.
Probably not, but you never know.

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Black Widow Spider
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What would you say is your greatest fear in life?
Being another cog in the machine
Being buried alive
Disappointing people who count on me
Public speaking

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Invulnerability & Super Strength
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HR people always ask you what your greatest strength is. What's your answer?
I'm super easy going.
I'm strong.
I'm dedicated.
I'm diverse.

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What Gun Is Best for You Based on This Personality Assessment 2
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Do you hunt?
Of course not!
Yes
Never tried it, not super interested
Not since I was younger

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Survival
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How long do you think you could survive on your own in the wild?
Not so long at all
As long as I wanted to
A week or two maybe
A couple of days

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Group of friends
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If you had to give a name to where you fit into your group of friends, what would you say?
The joker
The adventurer
The responsible one
The reliable one

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Mind Control
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Do you believe in the power of mind over matter?
For sure!
I guess anything's possible.
I have no idea.
Not really

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Do people in your life ever take you for granted?
Yeah, sometimes
Oh yeah
I hope not.
Not at all

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Himalaya
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Are you a big ideas kind of person?
Oh, I've got some huge ideas.
You bet I am.
Now and then, I can be.
I dunno, am I?

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18 California poppy fields
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What one change could you make that would make your life better?
Spend more time with friends.
Move to the country.
Get a new job.
A new relationship

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Tastes
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Are you adventurous when it comes to trying new foods?
Sure!
I'm willing to try some unusual stuff now and then.
Within reason
Not really

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29 Neighbor chatting
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Are you very chatty when you meet new people or does it take you some time to warm up to them?
I'm pretty friendly!
I'm usually kind of distant.
I'm not the friendliest person.
I'm easy to get along with.

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OutcomeDauntless
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Think you'd ever climb a mountain?
I already have!
I'd love to.
Anything's possible.
It's not really my thing.

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Time
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Do you have enough hours in the day to get everything done that you need to do?
Many and more!
Yeah, I'm pretty happy with my schedule.
I could use an extra hour or two to sleep.
Some days yes, some days no.

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Are you the kind of person who takes things on faith or do you need to see concrete proof?
You gotta take some things on faith.
Not everything can be proven.
I do prefer a little science.
It depends on what we're talking about.

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Technology
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Are you more into the latest, cutting-edge technology or do you like to keep it old school?
Either way is fine by me.
I'm super old school.
I like a good mix.
I like the latest and greatest stuff.

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couple
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Are you a romantic kind of person?
Maybe a little
Yeah, I think so.
Not really
As much as anyone is

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Are you the kind of person who loves a good mystery?
Nah, I don't need that.
Sometimes, sure!
Definitely
I prefer things that are clear and simple.

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Laughing
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How's your sense of humor?
Fantabulous!
It's decent.
Meh
I like a good laugh now and then.

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Hitchhiker
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Say you're driving across the country, it's the middle of the night, and you see a hitchhiker. Would you pick them up?
It's good to help people in need.
Not if I was alone
Not a chance
Maaaaaybe?

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11 White water rafting
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What's the most extreme sport you've ever tried?
Skydiving
Whitewater rafting
Mountain climbing
Baseball

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