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 country also holds over a dozen national parks, including Parque Nacional Volcán Barú, the highest point in Panama.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Table Mountain is South Africa's most famous landmark and the namesake for this sprawling national park.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
The state probably has about 400 to 500 of the big bears, including those in Glacier and Montana’s portion of Yellowstone national parks.
—William J. McRae, Outdoor Life, 26 Nov. 2025
Revenue generated from new fee policies will be invested directly back into America’s national parks, supporting upgrades to visitor facilities, essential maintenance and improved services nationwide.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Table Mountain is South Africa's most famous landmark and the namesake for this sprawling national park.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
The state probably has about 400 to 500 of the big bears, including those in Glacier and Montana’s portion of Yellowstone national parks.
—William J. McRae, Outdoor Life, 26 Nov. 2025
Revenue generated from new fee policies will be invested directly back into America’s national parks, supporting upgrades to visitor facilities, essential maintenance and improved services nationwide.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
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“National park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20park. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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