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Why are national parks important to society?

The national parks of today are public resources for recreation, education, scholarship, and the preservation of endangered landscapes, natural communities, and species.



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Visitors to national parks and other nearby federal lands contribute billions to regional economies while creating hundreds of thousands of private sector jobs. In turn, the labor income from these jobs spurs more economic growth in nearby communities.

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5 Benefits of National Parks
  • They support biodiversity.
  • They protect against natural disasters.
  • They provide renewable energy.
  • They encourage environmentalism.


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National Parks are like Adult Playgrounds with ADVENTURES Most, if not all, National Parks offer thrilling activities that'll get your adrenaline racing. Whether you'd like to zip line over sand dunes, climb craggy cliffs, or dive with the fishes in the beautiful coral reefs, there's an adventure awaiting everyone.

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National parks benefit the environment by supporting a wide assortment of critical needs such as biodiversity, healthy ecosystems and key habitats, preserving endangered species, acting as a source of clean water (and as a producer of clean energy), and helping to reduce the impacts of natural disasters due to an ...

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National Parks Protect the Nation's National Heritage The stunning landscapes, beautiful forests and impressive natural formations are important parts of the country's heritage. Protecting these things should be considered part of the country's value.

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