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 National Park Service cares for national parks on behalf of the American public.
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Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
His efforts led to the establishment of India’s first national park in 1936, later renamed Jim Corbett National Park in his honor.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Under the Antiquities Act, presidents have the authority to designate national monuments unilaterally (whereas bona fide national parks require an act of Congress) in order to recognize the area’s cultural or historical importance.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
Multiple When: Monday, Jan. 20 In honor of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., national parks will waive entrance fees on Monday, January 20, 2025.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
His efforts led to the establishment of India’s first national park in 1936, later renamed Jim Corbett National Park in his honor.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Under the Antiquities Act, presidents have the authority to designate national monuments unilaterally (whereas bona fide national parks require an act of Congress) in order to recognize the area’s cultural or historical importance.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
Multiple When: Monday, Jan. 20 In honor of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., national parks will waive entrance fees on Monday, January 20, 2025.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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“National park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20park. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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