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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Improving Weather Aids in Search for Missing Plane at Katmai .
National Parks Traveler Home EUR. Improving Weather Aids in Search for Missing Plane at Katmai National Park. Submitted by Jim Burnett on August 30, 2010 - 5:56am. Aerial photo taken yesterday of the search area south of Spectacle Lake. ...


Virgin Islands National Park Battened Down For Hurricane Earl .
National Parks Traveler Home EUR. Virgin Islands National Park Battened Down For Hurricane Earl. Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 30, 2010 - 9:52am. Virgin Islands National Park was riding out Hurricane Earl on Monday. NOAA map. ...


Parks to compete in Miss Maryland Teen USA pageant in October
Sydney Parks, 16, of Boonsboro will compete for the title of Miss Maryland Teen USA 2011 on Oct. 29, 30 and 31 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Bethesda, Md...


Mountain Biker/Attorney Argues For Making Wilderness Safer .
Here's the whole sentence: EURDespite the millions of people who have visited the country's national parks, forests and wildernesses this summer, the Forest Service has become increasingly strict in its enforcement of the Wilderness Act.EUR ...




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