ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

National Parks

National parks are special places that the government chooses to protect and keep safe so everyone can enjoy the beauty of nature. These places come in all shapes and sizes, from forests to mountains to deserts, and they are filled with amazing plants and animals you might not see anywhere else.

The parks are like giant playgrounds, but instead of swings and slides, they have hiking trails and campgrounds where you can stay and explore. You can go on a nature walk and see all kinds of different animals, like bears and deer and birds. You can have a picnic with your family on a sunny day, or gather around a campfire and roast marshmallows.

But even though they are fun, these parks are also important because they help keep the environment healthy. The government makes sure that people don't do anything harmful to the plants and animals living there, like chopping down too many trees or littering. By taking care of national parks, we can help protect the Earth for generations to come.