FAQ National Park

What is the National Park Service?

It is a federal agency of the United States that manages all national parks, national monuments and other protected areas.

When the National Park Service does not start?

The National Park Service was created by a law signed by President Woodrow Wilson August 25, 1916.

Who is the director of the National Park Service?

Jonathan B. Jarvis

Does any body to oversee the National Park Service?

Yes I am. The National Park Service is an agency of the Ministry of Interior. Undersecretary of the Department of Fish and Wildlife and Parks directly oversee operations.

What's in the National Park System?

The national park system consists of 392 areas, more than 84 million hectares in all states (with the exception of Delaware), the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. These areas include national parks, monuments, parks, golf military combat, natural parks, historic sites, lakeshores, beaches, recreation areas, rivers and trails, and even the White House.

What was the first national park?

Yellowstone National Park was signed by a law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872 established the first national park in the country.

What is the largest / smallest national park unit?

Largest national park of the unit is Wrangell-St. , AK and Elias National Park - 13.2 million hectares. The smallest unit is Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial National Park, PA - 0.02 hectares.

How many employees in the National Park Service?

According to the National Park Service, there are about 20,500 professionals, including permanent, temporary and seasonal. There are also 145,000 volunteers in parks.

How do I join with the National Park Service?

Volunteering in the national park is a great way to give back to the environment and meet new people.

The work for the NPS is also a good way to explore the country and interact with people and animals. It can do research on what you like and what you want. Note that the park employs a full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal weather. For employment resources, read about a job in a national Oark.

How many people visit national parks?

In 2009, the total number of tourists in the national parks 285579941st Official NPS reported informtaion more details.

What is the budget of the National Park Service?

FY 2010 enacted $ - $ 3,160,000,000
Request a $ 2011 - $ 3,140,000,000

How can I pass a National Park?

Visitors can get passports park just by visiting a national park. Most sites have passports available, but you should call before you visit the park, to be sure. Passes can be purchased online and are overcome and disabled passages and annual tickets! More information about the America the Beautiful - Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

How can I make reservations for camping / lodging in National Parks?

Not all parks offer camping or lodging, but many do. Remember, the specific park you want to contact for detailed information on reservations and prices visit. Many campsites are first come, first served. Detailed information can be found be found on the profile page of each park!

What are the concessions?

You may have heard the term used when reading a park or work in a park. There are more than 630 dealers NPS national / international company the size of small businesses, family. Distributors provide park visitors with accommodation, transport, catering, shops and other services.

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