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America Mints a New National Park, Elevating an Arizonan ‘Sky Island’

America Mints a New National Park, Elevating an Arizonan ‘Sky Island’
NYT Science Wednesday 21 October 2026, 19:02 UTC By Ryley Ober 1 min read
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The 12,000-acre park features massive rhyolite rock formations shaped by an ancient volcanic eruption.

The 12,000-acre park features massive rhyolite rock formations shaped by an ancient volcanic eruption.
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