Our National Parks: Legacy at Risk, October 1994 National Geographic Magazine

Known as the crown jewels of the US. the National Parks system preserves land for public enjoyment and use, for wildlife and wilderness. In 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established as the world's first truly national park.The National Register of Historic Places is administered by the Park Service (with nearly 79,000 entries) and automatically includes all National Park System areas designated due to their historic significance. This includes all National Historical Parks/Historic...
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Known as the crown jewels of the US. the National Parks system preserves land for public enjoyment and use, for wildlife and wilderness. In 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established as the world's first truly national park.The National Register of Historic Places is administered by the Park Service (with nearly 79,000 entries) and automatically includes all National Park System areas designated due to their historic significance. This includes all National Historical Parks/Historic Sites, National Battlefields/Military Parks, National Memorials, and some National Monuments.
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