An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
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Located in the heart of the Eryri, or Snowdonia national park, he thought an obvious focus to attract custom was the stunning environment.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
If you are planning on visiting a national park, the National Parks Conservation Association recommends visiting mid-week and arriving early or late in the day to avoid crowds.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
America’s most-visited national park is home to 19 different firefly species.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
She acknowledged that the race and the cage fights are happening on national park land and under the banner of Freedom 250, but said neither is receiving funds or logistical support from her organization.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
“This newsstand has been touched by the Golden Finger of Fortune! They’ll probably make a national park out of it.”
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
National Park Service described Horn Island as having "no staff, drinking water, shelter, facilities, or communication".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
In Washington DC, the milestone anniversary was marked by a mammoth 40-minute fireworks display by the National Park Service at the Washington National Mall.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Geotechnical surveys commissioned by the National Park Service concluded that the structural integrity of the granite on Black Elk Peak, the mountain formerly known as Harney Peak, is spent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
The resulting hydrothermal systems, comparable to the network of geysers around Yellowstone National Park, may have created favorable settings for the origin and early evolution of life.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026
On the same wall of his bedroom was a yellow flyer handed out to drivers entering Yellowstone National Park.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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