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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More than a dozen Democratic senators are demanding answers from the Department of the Interior about the removal of signs across national parks—displays that addressed topics including slavery, Native American history, and climate change.
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
The region encompasses about 12% of Venezuela, including national monuments, national parks and Indigenous communities.
—Antonio MacHado Allison, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Celebrations are planned across the country, from small town festivals to special events at national parks.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
The world's largest acidic geyser has begun erupting again in Yellowstone after slumbering for over five years, the national park said Monday.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
The region encompasses about 12% of Venezuela, including national monuments, national parks and Indigenous communities.
—Antonio MacHado Allison, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Celebrations are planned across the country, from small town festivals to special events at national parks.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
The world's largest acidic geyser has begun erupting again in Yellowstone after slumbering for over five years, the national park said Monday.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
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“National park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20park. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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