From California to Washington State; from the northernmost tip of Maine to the southern tip of Florida, Alaska and Hawaii, America's National parks and monuments inspire all of us that hold our Country so dear.
July, this month when we celebrate our Nation's freedom, is a great time to remind travelers of the many places set aside to provide sanctuary for wildlife, shelter for archaeological treasures and a haven of solitude and splendor for all Americans.
Our National Park System, a bureau of the Department of the Interior is run by the National Park Service. Sites are distinguished either for their historic importance, prehistoric importance, or scientific interest, or for their superior recreational assets.
Yellowstone opened in 1872, was the first national park in the world. Some of the most extraordinary and spectacular scenic exhibits are ours for the viewing.
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