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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Though not the first national park — Yellowstone holds that honor — Yosemite's preservation efforts played an instrumental role in shaping the National Park Service.
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Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
As nearly 75 percent of visitors each year descend on national parks from May to October (and often on weekends), park officials stand by the system.
—Lauren Matison, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2024
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Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
As nearly 75 percent of visitors each year descend on national parks from May to October (and often on weekends), park officials stand by the system.
—Lauren Matison, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2024
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“National park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20park. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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