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United States National Parks
The United States has 63 national parks, which are Congressionally-designated protected areas operated by the National Park Service. Thirty states and two U.S. territories have a total of 63 national parks. National parks are designated for their natural beauty, unique geological features, diverse ecosystems and recreational opportunities. The U.S. National Park Service was founded in 1916, however on March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant designated Yellowstone as the first national park in the United States and the world. The state...