Units and Related Areas in the National Park System is a 15-page legal document that was released by the U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service on June 24, 2016 and used nation-wide.
Q: What is the National Park System?
A: The National Park System is a collection of protected areas managed by the federal government.
Q: How many units are there in the National Park System?
A: There are currently over 400 units in the National Park System.
Q: What types of units are included in the National Park System?
A: The National Park System includes national parks, national monuments, national historic sites, national recreation areas, and more.
Q: What is a national park?
A: A national park is a large area of natural land set aside and managed by the government for conservation and recreational purposes.
Q: What is a national monument?
A: A national monument is a protected area that preserves unique natural, cultural, or scientific features.
Q: What is a national historic site?
A: A national historic site is a location that has significant historical importance and is preserved and managed by the government.
Q: What is a national recreation area?
A: A national recreation area is a protected area that provides opportunities for outdoor recreation activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking.
Q: Are national parks and national forests the same?
A: No, national parks and national forests are different. National parks are managed by the National Park Service, while national forests are managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Q: Which is the most visited national park in the United States?
A: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located in Tennessee and North Carolina, is the most visited national park in the United States.
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