"Some parks don't come to life until a couple generations after they're acquired," he said.

The park had come a long way since then, mostly down.

The new park and bridge came about just as quickly.

The park came to be through volunteer labor and donations of materials.

The park comes alive at night, with many of the animals foraging for food.

The first national park came into existence in November 1978.

The following year, the park came under new management.

The idea was to set the precedent that the park is coming.

The old park came right up to the shed, as if to peer at the doctor's face and remind him of something.

The park came somewhat later, being formed by Congress just 80 years ago.