National Parks Information

If you're searching for national parks information, you can find almost all you need on the Internet. A national park is an area of land reserved by the federal government that cannot be built upon and is used as a wildlife and nature refuge. There are many national parks in North America. In the United States, the Department of the Interior is in charge of managing these parks. Within the American parks you will discover not only beautiful scenery but historic landmarks and various monuments.


Woodrow Wilson founded the National Park Service in 1916 by signing an act that regulated and governed the parks. His goal for these land areas was preservation and conservation, which is a goal Americans still share to this day. Not only are National Parks meant for conservation, they are meant to be enjoyed. Depending on which park you visit you will find hiking and biking trails, exhibits, campgrounds and more. Many families choose a peaceful park vacation over a crowded resort town. There is plenty to do and see at the parks around the country so be sure to pack your sense of adventure and your camera.

There are a large number of National Parks located in the U.S. and many other wildlife preserves, monuments and federally protected pieces of land. No matter where you are in the country there should be a park within reasonable distance. In Alaska alone there are eight parks. There are also eight parks in California. Other states where these parks can be found include Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Texas, Virginia and many more. If you are unaware of the National Parks in your state an online search can lead you to the nearest park. National Parks do charge a fee for entrance, however there are money saving passes for frequent travelers that cover admission to every National Park for a whole year. In addition to visiting a National Park you might also want to work at one.

National Parks provide thousands of jobs for United States citizens with peak employment time being the summer months. If you love nature and like to work outdoors perhaps a career with the National Park Service is right for you. At the very least, you should plan to visit a nearby park to enjoy the unspoiled wilderness and spectacular beauty that awaits you. To find out more National Parks information, check out some books on the subject or go to the National Park Service government website.



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Events planned in Sequoia, Kings Canyon national parks for Fourth . - Visalia Times-Delta

Events planned in Sequoia, Kings Canyon national parks for Fourth .
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Enjoy sweeping vistas and learn about Sequoia National Park during a half-hour talk on top of Moro Rock. A .3-mile hike to the top. 11 am, daily. .

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Mo. renames road adopted by neo-Nazis after rabbi
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For 3 weekends, national parks waive fees (The Virginia Gazette)
YORKTOWN EUR The National Park Service will offer three free weekends this summer to encourage visitation to national parks. Locally, entry fees to Historic Jamestowne and the Yorktown Battlefield will be waived June 20-21, July 18-19 and August 15-16...


Feds could seize Calif. parks if closed by budget - Salon
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed closing 220 state parks. But the National Park Service warned in a letter to Schwarzenegger that six of those parks are on former federal land that could revert to the U.S. government if they are not kept open ...


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