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| − | A '''national park''' is a protected area of land open to the general public, and | + | A '''national park''' is a protected area of land open to the general public, and maintained by the [[government]]. In the [[United States]], the [[National Park Service]] is responsible for the care and upkeep of our national parks. |
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| + | Many national parks contain a noteworthy landmark, such as the [[Grand Canyon]] in Grand Canyon National Park, and the [[Old Faithful]] geyser in [[Yellowstone National Park]]. | ||
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Revision as of 21:00, October 20, 2007
A national park is a protected area of land open to the general public, and maintained by the government. In the United States, the National Park Service is responsible for the care and upkeep of our national parks.
Many national parks contain a noteworthy landmark, such as the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park, and the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park.