
Make a list of difficult words. Choose at least 5.
What is a National Park?
What is the role of a park ranger?
Other than National Parks, what other areas does NPS protect?

How are state parks and national parks different?
What extra information does the map give us?
The author uses the word special several times. What does this tell us about how he feels about national parks?

Why do parks need to be protected?
Why did the author write this article?
What things in nature do you find beautiful?