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- DictionaryNa·tion·al park/ˌnæʃənl ˈpɑrk/
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- 1. a scenic or historically important area of countryside protected by the federal government for the enjoyment of the general public or the preservation of wildlife: "commercial exploitation of natural resources in a national park is illegal"
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4 days ago · A national park is an area set aside by a national government to preserve the natural environment. A national park may be set aside for purposes of public recreation and enjoyment or because of its historical or scientific interest. Most national park landscapes are kept in their natural state.
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May 9, 2024 · national park: [noun] an area of special scenic, historical, or scientific importance set aside and maintained by a national government and in the U.S. by an act of Congress.
NATIONAL PARK definition: 1. an area of a country that is protected by the government because of its natural beauty or…. Learn more.
The National Park System has since expanded to 429 units (often referred to as parks), more than 150 related areas, and numerous programs that assist in conserving the nation's natural and cultural heritage for the benefit of current and future generations. The National Park Service manages 429 individual units covering more than 85 million ...
4 days ago · National Park Service (NPS), agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior that manages and maintains several hundred national parks, monuments, historical sites, and other designated properties of the federal government. It was established in 1916 by an act of the U.S. Congress that was signed into law by U.S. Pres. Woodrow Wilson.
A national park is an area set aside by a national government for the preservation of the natural environment. A national park may be set aside for public recreation and enjoyment or for its historical or scientific interest while keeping most landscapes and their accompanying plants and animals in their natural state.