National Parks and Preserves, unique public lands or bodies of water within a country, set aside by the government to protect ecosystems, plant and animal species, scenic landscapes, geologic formations, or historical or archaeological sites.
National parks are managed primarily for public recreation, providing exceptional locations where visitors can view wildlife and enjoy the outdoors. Generally, these protected public lands are off-limits to hunting, livestock grazing, logging, mining, and other activities that exploit natural resources. Some parks commemorate significant historical events. For example, Gettysburg National Military Park (1895) in Pennsylvania conserves the 13 sq km (5 sq mi) site of the pivotal battle in the American C
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