List of areas in the United States National Park System

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the number of units?433
2. What is the administering agency?National Park Service
3. What is the National Park System?The National Park System is a collection of over 430 protected areas across the United States and its territories, managed by the National Park Service.
4. How many parks are in the National Park System?There are 433 units in the system, but the number can vary because some places have more than one designation.

National Park System: A congressionally established network of over 400 diverse protected areas managed by the NPS.
National Park Service (NPS): The federal agency tasked with preserving and managing the nation's natural, cultural, and historic resources for public enjoyment.
Enabling Legislation: The specific law passed by Congress that establishes a park and outlines its management objectives and resources.
Affiliated Areas: Sites recognized by Congress and supported by the NPS, though not officially part of the National Park System.