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Show National Fark Ideale National parks In the United Slates, created by act of congreas, are areas of national significance distinguished by superlative natural scenery, set aside for prenerva-Uon prenerva-Uon as nearly as possible In unimpaired unim-paired condition end dedicated te the use and Inspiration of the peo-nle. peo-nle. In establishing the Yellow stone, first national park, congress qimliitly denlgnatrd It "a public park or pleasuring ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people." peo-ple." and provided against "Injury or spoliation of all timber, mineral deposits, natural curiosities or wonders won-ders within said park, and their retention re-tention In their nnturnl conditions, ki estuhllnhlng national puika no thought Is given to geographic location. loca-tion. The area proposed for niitlonat paik use Is considered primarily from the standpoint of whether or not Its principal features are of broad, national Interest. |