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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American visitors are second only to Canadians in park visitation, said Guy Thériault, the chief spokesperson for Parks Canada, which oversees 48 national parks.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
The state and national parks, almost all of which are free to access, have nearly endless trails and scenic lookouts.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 July 2025
Black Canyon of the Gunnison officials will reopen the national park’s north rim on Thursday as the South Rim wildfire continues to smolder nearby.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 July 2025
For something even wilder, head to Moreton Island, a national park of towering sand dunes and quiet beaches.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
The state and national parks, almost all of which are free to access, have nearly endless trails and scenic lookouts.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 July 2025
Black Canyon of the Gunnison officials will reopen the national park’s north rim on Thursday as the South Rim wildfire continues to smolder nearby.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 July 2025
For something even wilder, head to Moreton Island, a national park of towering sand dunes and quiet beaches.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
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“National park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20park. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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