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2. List of areas in the United States National Park System

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   There are 63 officially designated national parks in the United States and its dependent areas, as of 2021. [2] The national parks are considered the "crown jewels" of the system and are typically larger than other areas, including a variety of significant ecological and geological resources.

3. The Best National Parks, Monuments and Historical Sites in ...

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   Indiana Dunes National Park is the state's first national park after being upgraded from a national lakeshore in 2019. Visitors can explore miles of beach, towering sand dunes, and a variety of ...

4. List of national parks of the United States - Wikipedia

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   The total area protected by national parks is approximately 52.4 million acres (212,000 km 2), for an average of 833 thousand acres (3,370 km 2) but a median of only 220 thousand acres (890 km 2). [8] The national parks set a visitation record in 2021, with more than 92 million visitors. [9]

5. List of national historic sites and historical parks of the ...

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   Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts, was the first national historic site to be established in the U.S. National Historic Site (NHS) and National Historical Park (NHP) are designations for officially recognized areas of nationally historic significance in the United States. They are usually owned and managed by the ...

6. The best US National Parks to visit - AOL

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   Last year America’s National Parks welcomed a grand total of 312 million visitors, up 5 per cent from 2021, although still some way short of the record 331 million visitors who flocked to the ...

7. National recreation area - Wikipedia

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   East entry sign for the Ross Lake National Recreation Area in Washington. A national recreation area (NRA) is a protected area in the United States established by an Act of Congress to preserve enhanced recreational opportunities in places with significant natural and scenic resources. There are 40 NRAs, which emphasize a variety of activities ...