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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The National Park Service is reportedly using about $67 million in funds from national park entrance fees to pay for the event, the New York Times reported last month citing court filings.
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Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The national parks were never the destination.
—Brad Ryan, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Biscayne National Park Only five percent of this national park is on land—the rest is underwater.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
What to do nearby Play Cativo is surrounded by national park land.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
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Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The national parks were never the destination.
—Brad Ryan, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Biscayne National Park Only five percent of this national park is on land—the rest is underwater.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
What to do nearby Play Cativo is surrounded by national park land.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
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“National park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20park. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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