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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An analysis by SFGate, using an estimate that 14.6 million international visitors went to U.S. national parks last year, determined that if the parks saw the same number of visitors in 2026, the necessary surcharge to reach the aforementioned budget goal would be about $6 a person.
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 22 June 2025
There will also be free admission to all national parks and forests.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
With more than a quarter of its land protected through national parks and reserves, there’s plenty of pristine wilderness to explore across the country, with Hotel Three Sixty serving as the perfect base for a front-row seat to its fascinating flora and fauna.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
It’s been a goal of the national park for more than 40 years.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Addy Bink, The Hill, 22 June 2025
There will also be free admission to all national parks and forests.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
With more than a quarter of its land protected through national parks and reserves, there’s plenty of pristine wilderness to explore across the country, with Hotel Three Sixty serving as the perfect base for a front-row seat to its fascinating flora and fauna.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
It’s been a goal of the national park for more than 40 years.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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“National park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20park. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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