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 hot weather that has been afflicting Americans in remote national parks is also grounding emergency helicopter flights that could rescue them.
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George Petras, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
Australia’s national park agency bred and released a teeny tiny wasp.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 11 July 2024
The group hopes to have all national parks and monuments and their relevant tribal groups added to the program in the next three to four years, according to Iron Eyes.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2024
The largest national park in Texas dominated in our Elite Eight matchups of top Lone Star State attractions, easily gliding past another hiking haven closer to home: Enchanted Rock.
—Bob Gee, Axios, 10 July 2024
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George Petras, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
Australia’s national park agency bred and released a teeny tiny wasp.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 11 July 2024
The group hopes to have all national parks and monuments and their relevant tribal groups added to the program in the next three to four years, according to Iron Eyes.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2024
The largest national park in Texas dominated in our Elite Eight matchups of top Lone Star State attractions, easily gliding past another hiking haven closer to home: Enchanted Rock.
—Bob Gee, Axios, 10 July 2024
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“National park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20park. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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