A biosphere reserve is an ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest. It is a label given by UNESCO to help protect the sites. This includes the sustainable use of natural resources. If for example, fish or trees are harvested for human use, this is done in ways which least damage the ecosystem.
The biosphere reserve program is run by UNESCO and is guided by a World Network of Biosphere Reserves program. Biosphere reserves exchange knowledge and experiences on new ideas for sustainable development. The objective is to get a balanced relationship between mankind and nature.
A visit to any of the below biosphere reserve is a worthy trip idea in itself. You can also turn this list into an adventurous Bucket List. Pick all or whichever ones you would like to explore.
List of US Biosphere Reserves
1. Big Bend National Park, Texas
2. Cascade Head, Oregon
3. Channel Islands, California
4. Denali National Park, Alaska
5. Everglades & Dry Tortugas, Florida
6. Glacier National Park, Montana
7. Jornada
8. Luquillo
9. Olympic National Park, Washington
10. Organ Pipe Cactus
11. Rocky Mountain, Colorado
12. San Dimas
13. San Joaquin
14. Sequoia-Kings Canyon
15. Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
16. University of Michigan Biological Station, Michigan
17. Virginia Coast, Virginia
18. Hawaiian Islands, Hawaii
19. Isle Royale
20. Big Thicket
21. Guanica
22. Central Gulf Coast Plain
23. South Atlantic Coastal Plain
24. Mojave and Colorado Deserts
25. Glacier Bay-Admiralty Island
26. Golden Gate, California
27. New Jersey Pinelands, New Jersey
28. Southern Appalachian
29. Champlain-Adirondack, New York
30. Mammoth Cave Area