National Park Service

noun

U.S. Government.

1. a division of the Department of the Interior, created in 1916, that administers national parks, monuments, historic sites, and recreational areas.

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“Love them, hug them, kiss them even, but never climb or hang from them,” the National Park Service reminded visitors after Miley Cyrus posted photos of herself hanging from an ancient Joshua’s branches in 2019.

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A spokesperson for the National Park Service said in a statement that partners in several states have established short-term donation agreements to enable parks to remain open until federal funding is restored.

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"The restoration aligns with federal responsibilities under historic-preservation law and recent executive orders to beautify the nation’s capital and restore pre-existing statues," the National Park Service in a statement.

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While the White House is technically owned by the American people, it is managed by the National Park Service.

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Interior Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Peace told reporters that to carry out the president’s directive, the National Park Service will evaluate its park signs and public feedback.

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