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Three national scenic trails designated as units of the National Park System
December 7, 2023 · Source: National Park Service
Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest national parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to 428. The Ice Age, New England, and North Country national scenic trails, all previously established by Congress and administered by the National Park Service as part of the National Trails System, are now also recognized as units of the National Park System.
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Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.