Park Purpose

Billy's Ford

NPS

The purpose statement identifies the specific reason(s) for establishment of a particular park. The purpose statement for Little River Canyon National Preserve was drafted through a careful analysis of its enabling legislation and the legislative history that influenced its development.

The park was established when the enabling legislation adopted by Congress was signed into law on October 21, 1992. The purpose statement lays the foundation for understanding what is most important about the park.

Enabling Legislation

PARK SIGNIFICANCE

 

Park Purpose

Little River Canyon National Preserve protects and provides for the enjoyment of the scenery, ecology, and history urrounding one of the Southeast’s deepest canyons carved by the nation’s longest mountain-top river.