10 most visited national parks
In 2010, more than 281 million people visited America's 58 national parks, according to the National Park Service. To celebrate National Park Week, scroll through our slideshow highlighting the natural beauty preserved within the 10 most visited parks -- as well as the hidden gems that draw the fewest visitors.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
No. 1 most visited: 9.46 million people | Formed: June 15, 1934
Location: State 1 | State 2 | Nearest city

An isolated valley  and hiking are the main attractions at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which spans two states. The park, which is part of an impressive mountain range covers more than 520,000 acres

, Grand Canyon National Park,
No. 2 Most Visited: 4.39 million people | Formed: Feb. 26, 1919
Location: State | Nearest town

Most visitors observe Grand Canyon National Park from its South Rim entrance. At more than 1.2 million acres , the park's main attraction -- the Grand Canyon -- is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Yosemite National Park
No. 3 most visited: 3.9 million people | Formed: Oct. 1, 1890
Location: State | Nearest town

Roughly the size of this mid-Atlantic state, Yosemite National Park covers more than 761,000 acres. The park is famous for its mountain range, giant Sequoia groves and lava waterfalls mountains
Yellowstone National Park
No. 4 most visited: 3.64 million people | Formed: March 1, 1872
Location: State 1 | State 2 | State 3 | Nearest town

Spanning three states, Yellowstone National Park is more than 2.2 million acres and has one of the highest-altitude lakes in North America The oldest national park, it shelters a famous geyser and a native herd
Rocky Mountain National Park
No. 5 most visited: 2.96 million people | Formed: Jan. 26, 1915
Location: State | Nearest city

Spanning more than 265,000 acres, Rocky Mountain National Park shelters some of the most impressive mountain views in the nation The park also contains the Continental Divide

Olympic National Park
No. 6 most visited: 2.84 million people | Formed: June 29, 1938
Location: State | Nearest city

With mountains, rain forests and coastlines, Olympic National Park contains more than 922,000 acres The park shelters old-growth forests and region-specific herds.
Grand Teton National Park
No. 7 most visited: 2.669 million people | Formed: Feb. 26, 1919
Location: State | Nearest town

Named for the tallest peak in the mountain range, Grand Teton National Parkcovers more than 309,000 acres (see videos). A famous family donated its long-owned dude ranch for a park preserve (scroll through photos).
Zion National Park
No. 8 most visited: 2.666 million people | Formed: Nov. 19, 1919
Location: State | Nearest town

Situated at the junction of a major plateau, watershed and desert, Zion National Park spans more than 146,000 acres  Among the park's natural wonders is Zion Canyon, including a major hiking destination: the Narrows

Acadia National Park
No. 9 most visited: 2.5 million people | Formed: Feb. 26, 1919
Location: State | Nearest city

On the North Atlantic Coast, Acadia National Park spans more than 47,000 acres  which includes the sixth largest island in the continental U.S. A wealthy philanthropist demonstrated his fondness for the park by creating numerous carriage trails.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
No. 10 most visited: 2.49 million people | Formed: Oct. 11, 2000
Location: State | Nearest city | Other city

Situated between two urban areas, Cuyahoga Valley National Park preserves nearly 33,000 acres  The park has an emphasis on rural living along an important river that became infamous for an environmental disaster .

Where are they now? Icons of Baseball
With baseball season now in full swing  some players are stamping their identities as the next icons in baseball’s long history of great players. We check in with some famous players from yesterday and today.
Nolan Ryan
This baseball legend is No. 1 in career strikeouts and posted a major-league-record seven no-hitters during his long career. Ryan is currently the president of his former team.
Johnny Bench
As a member of the Cincinnati Reds  the catcher was named to the All-Star team 14 times, chosen MVP twice, led the Reds to a championship in 1976 and was named World Series MVP. Bench now makes speaking appearances and participates in charity golf tournaments and fundraising.
Ken Griffey Jr.
The former Seattle Mariner was one of baseball’s biggest stars in the 1990s. His flawless swing made him one of the best home run hitters.He retired in 2010 with the Seattle Mariners and is now a consultant with the club.
Joe Morgan
Another member of “The Big Red Machine,” the second baseman won back-to-back MVP awards and drove in the winning run of the 1975 World Series. Morgan has since done broadcasting work for ESPN, ABC and NBC, and he currently works for the Reds.
Pete Rose
This baseball great and switch-hitter  still leads the majors in hits, games played, at-bats, and outs However, his off-the-field antics have barred him from entering a special place.
Willie Mays
The San Francisco Giants star was a two-time MVP, had a career batting average of .302, earned 12 Gold Gloves and was an All-Star 24 times. The baseball great currently works in management for this team and still attends most home games
Stan Musial
The former St. Louis Cardinal  was one of baseball’s hottest players in the golden age. Musial was a three-time MVP, led his team to three world championships and was an All-Star 24 times. In February, he received a great honor from President Barack Obama
Yogi Berra
This New York Yankees catcher is considered one of the all-time great Yankees. Earning the MVP award three times, he appeared in 14 World Series and won 10 championships. After retirement he went on to be a successful manager, and he still gets an invite to spring training with the Yankees every year.
Hank Aaron
This former Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves star is considered one of the best to ever play the game. He posted over 3,000 hits and was an All-Star 25 times. Whose famous record did he break? He received an honor in 2002.
Cal Ripken Jr.
The Baltimore Orioles shortstop and third baseman surpassed another baseball legend’s record of most consecutive games played in 1995 and the streak ended in 1998.He retired in 2001 and has since started charitable organizations and owns a minor-league ball club.
Mariano Rivera
This current Yankees closer has played 17 seasons with New York. He is a five-time World Series champion, has 565 saves and a 2.22 earned-run average. He is expected to go down as one of the greatest closers in the game.
Barry Bonds
The former San Francisco Giants slugger was a seven-time MVP and a 14-time All-Star who holds the season record for home runs.He’s also one of the more controversial players. He recently went to trial for allegations of steroid use. The verdict?
Dennis Eckersley
This Hall of Fame pitcher played his best years as a relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. In 1992, he was named MVP and won an award reserved for pitchers. He is currently a studio analyst for an East Coast team.
Rod Carew
The former Minnesota Twins and California Angels infielder posted a lifetime .328 batting average and more than 3,000 hits. He was an All-Star 18 times, in all but his final season. Which team does he coach for now?
Ozzie Guillen
This outspoken former shortstop with the Chicago White Sox and current manager of the team has seen success as both a player and manager. Voted the 1985 Rookie of the Year, he also won a 2005 award for helping lead his team to a World Series championship.
Tony Gwynn
Tony Gwynn played his entire 20-year career for one team. He was an eight-time National League batting champion, five-time Gold Glove winner and 15-time All-Star, and he had a career batting average of .338. He is currently the baseball coach at his alma mater.
Roberto Alomar
This prolific second baseman is considered one of the best second baseman in baseball history. He was a 12-time All-Star, two-time World Series champ and 10-time Gold Glove winner. Has he been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Sandy Koufax
A member of the storied Brooklyn Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers, the former pitcher earned three Cy Young Awards, pitched four no-hitters and was a two-time World Series MVP, before retiring The legend was honored at the White House in 2010. Find out why.
Bob Gibson

This pitching great played all 17 seasons of his career for the same team. He set a major-league record for strikeouts (35) during a World Series and was named World Series MVP twice. He is currently the vice president of a non-profit organization.

World currencies
Is the love of it the root of all evil, or is it simply a unit of exchange? Is it strictly business or just a game? Join our celebration of National Coin Week with a look at currency around the world.
Euro
The euro is the result of the most significant monetary reform in Europe since the Roman Empire. Read the latest on how the European Union is handling the debt crisis.
Yen
The yen is one of the most frequently traded world currencies.Get the latest news on what effects a major disaster has had on its value
Peso
The most-traded currency in Latin America, the peso also served as the model for several other currencies. It recently made news for its gains.
Won
The won has been in use for thousands of years, and could be positively affected if a much-talked-about agreement goes through.
Dinar
Before the dinar, this country used the rupee. Recent reports show that one industry still calls the political and economic shots.

Rial
The rial was first introduced in 1798 as a coin, and the country that uses it recently celebrated this anniversary.
Rupee
The word "rupee" was derived from this. The country where it's used is experiencing record-high rates on a hot commodity.
Pound
The home of the pound took a pass on the euro to retain its currency. The fourth-most-traded currency in the world has this distinction, and a special coin features a new princess.
Shekel
The shekel has been around for thousands of years. The country that uses it recently unveiled a new way for tourists to go back in time as well.
Franc
The legal tender of this country used to be traded here as well. What will happen to the economy if the ban they are discussing goes through?
Rand
This official currency takes its name from the ridge this city is built on. The country will be hosting a major event in 2012.
Shilling
The shilling has been legal tender since 1962, and its home country has been in the news recently because of incidents involving these outlaws.
Lira
The lira usually features an image of this man. The country recently began trading at one of its borders.
Naira
The legal tender of this country is being spent more and more on this growing industry, a welcome distraction from recent events.
Dollar
Not the "e pluribus unum" version, this country's dollar has been around since 1858. The nation also hosted a big event recently.