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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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Next, guests will travel by land through three national parks: Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Grand Teton National Park.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
The easiest way is to visit them on a free-entry day, but national parks are free to enter all year round for some groups of people.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
The pipeline breakage is just the latest in a series of faults that have blighted the national park's water supplies in recent years.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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This guidebook is perfect for the man who enjoys walking the trails and taking in the scenic views at national parks.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1851, in the meaning defined above
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“National park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20park. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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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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