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Olympic gets its name from the mountain range within the park.
According to wikipedia:
The mountains were originally called "Sun-a-do" by the Duwamish Indians, while the first European to see them, the Spanish navigator Juan Perez, named them "Sierra Nevada de Santa Rosalia", in 1774. But the English captain John Meares, seeing them in 1788, thought them beautiful enough for the gods to dwell there, and named them "Mount Olympus" after the one in Greece. Alternate proposals never caught on, and in 1864 the Seattle Weekly Gazette persuaded the government to make the present-day name official.
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∙ 14y agoThey are unique scenic, natural, cultural, and historic places that have been preserved more or less unmarred. They are one of the few places in the world where one can glimpse the way the world used to be before modern man.
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∙ 12y agoTeddy Roosevelt said it best in 1903: "We have gotten past the stage, my fellow-citizens, when we are to be pardoned if we treat any part of our country as something to be skinned for two or three years for the use of the present generation, whether it is the forest, the water, the scenery. Whatever it is, handle it so that your children's children will get the benefit of it."
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∙ 15y agoThey are called national because they are owned by and run by the federal government rather than the state.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they are administered by the national government.
State parks, county parks, municipal parks, and private parks have the same reasoning behind their name.
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∙ 8y agoThese areas are set aside fo people to enjoy, use, and study. They are special places that are preserved to keep them in their natural state from development and logging companies.
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National parks of Rhode Island?
Rhode Island is one of the states where there are no national parks. It does, however, have several places that are preserved American landmarks.
Why did the government create national parks?
Theodore Roosevelt had a huge part in the preservation of parks. The parks, like: Grand Canyon National Park or Crater Lake National Park etc., were not created, they were simply preserved. Teddy Roosevelt preserved these National Parks so that some of America's natural wonders could be enjoyed. They also have great historical backgrounds.
What president preserved land for national parks?
Teddy Roosevelt
What are the benefits of national parks?
Because it's preserved and you can see nature at it's best. There are usually camp rangers that will also come around to be sure everything is secure. There are great wonders in National Parks.
Why was national park and forest reserves created?
National parks and forest reserves were created to preserve America's natural treasures. This has, and will, allow everyone to enjoy these preserved wonders forever.
Are national parks in urban areas?
Yes, some national parks and monuments are within urban areas.
Which Canadian ecozone has the most national parks?
The Montane Cordillera ecozone, with 7 national parks, has the most national parks.
How do national parks help the environment or community?
national parks are awesome.
How many national parks are there in Sydney?
There are 130 National parks in Sydney
National parks such as Yellowstone are a result of?
National parks such as Yellowstone are a result of the
How many state parks and national parks can fit into Wyoming?
The number of state parks and national parks that can fit into Wyoming would depend on which state and national parks you choose and their sizes.Wyoming has:12 State Parks2 National Parks5 National Forests1 National Historic Landmark1 National Historic Site4 National Wildlife Refuges2 National Recreation Areas
How many parks does Massachusetts have?
Within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, there are no national parks. There are, however, several sites administered by the National Parks Service. Most of these are national historical parks or sites.
