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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Within two hours, she was found dead, her body surrounded by dingoes, wild Australian native dogs that roam freely on K’gari, a national park famous for its natural beauty off the country’s eastern coast.
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Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
In fact, Medora is the entry point for the south part of the 70,446-acre Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the only national park named after a single person.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Taking pride in American independence shouldn’t mean hiding its mistakes, said Ed Stierli, senior mid-Atlantic regional director for the National Parks Conservation Association, which works to protect national parks.
—Tassanee Vejpongsa, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Despite the fact that freshwater systems are both highly valued and highly threatened, they are frequently overlooked during conservation planning, such as establishing national parks or setting global goals.
—Jeff Opperman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
In fact, Medora is the entry point for the south part of the 70,446-acre Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the only national park named after a single person.
—Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Taking pride in American independence shouldn’t mean hiding its mistakes, said Ed Stierli, senior mid-Atlantic regional director for the National Parks Conservation Association, which works to protect national parks.
—Tassanee Vejpongsa, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Despite the fact that freshwater systems are both highly valued and highly threatened, they are frequently overlooked during conservation planning, such as establishing national parks or setting global goals.
—Jeff Opperman, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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“National park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20park. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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