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
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One very lucky dog and her owner have a lot to celebrate after a visit to a national park site almost ended in tragedy but ultimately resulted in a rescue.
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Michael Nied, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park was the world's first national park—but the Yellowstone of today is much different from Yellowstone back then.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
Travel + Leisure named Yosemite and Sequoia national parks as two of the 25 best national parks of 2024, along with Redwood National Park in California.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The Trump Administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block the reinstatement order.
Arches and Canyonlands national parks, which are near Moab, draw around 3.6 million visitors every year, so a lack of tourists passing through could harm local businesses.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Michael Nied, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park was the world's first national park—but the Yellowstone of today is much different from Yellowstone back then.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
Travel + Leisure named Yosemite and Sequoia national parks as two of the 25 best national parks of 2024, along with Redwood National Park in California.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The Trump Administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block the reinstatement order.
Arches and Canyonlands national parks, which are near Moab, draw around 3.6 million visitors every year, so a lack of tourists passing through could harm local businesses.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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“National park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20park. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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