The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government that manages all U.S. national parks, many American national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. It was created on August 25, 1916, by Congress through the National Park Service Organic Act.
It is an agency of the United States Department of the Interior. Most of the direct management of the NPS is delegated by the Secretary of the Interior to the National Park Service Director, who must be confirmed by the Senate.
The 21,989 employees of the NPS oversee 406 units, of which 59 are designated national parks.
The National Park Services will celebrate its centennial in 2016. On January 1, 2016, Pasadena Tournament of Roses will kick-off the celebration at the 2016 Rose Parade.
Here is a link to a List of US National Parks:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States
Placement of this geocache has been approved by Rob Rossmanith, Park Biologist. Please remember, all wheels off the paved road when parking. Do not block any gates or trailheads, and follow the posted speed limits.