An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
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His new project, “Kingdom,” is a six-part series filmed in a single Zambian national park over the course of five years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
I'm glad the message of this story is that, even though I'm the villain, everyone's sticking up for the national park.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 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
We fed salt to some Nilgiri tahrs—a species of wild goat—in a national park.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
The South Downs National Park is considered one of the best places in the region for glow worms because it contains some of the country's darkest skies.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The National Park Service says no decision has been made on whether or how the dirt will be used in any course construction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Peak District National Park Authority ranger Kate Wilson, 40, from Buxton in the county, has been just one of those searching for hotspots in the peatland, and helping to keep the flames from spreading.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
This hike through Yosemite National Park features meadows, wildflowers and epic views.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The cab dropped us at Rockfish Gap, southern gateway to Shenandoah National Park, our last long stretch of hiking before we ended part one of our big adventure.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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