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Author
Series
Publisher
Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Includes a spectrum of hikes recommended by National Park Service supervisors, mountaineers, wildlife biologists, and other travel experts as well as "if you go" information to act as a starting point for planning a trip to each destination. In addition to many hikes in the U.S. (particularly in national parks) are recommendations for hikes in Alberta's Banff National Park; Southern Patagonia in Argentina; the Overland Track in Australia/Tasmania;...
Author
Series
Publisher
Avalon Travel
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
From misty mountains in the east to the redwoods in the west; from the glaciers of Alaska to the volcanoes of Hawaii, Lomax shows readers the top experiences in each park. Whether you're trekking to striking vistas, rafting wild rivers, or camping under dark skies, you can make your park adventure the trip of a lifetime. -- adapted from back cover
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Profiles of 60 parks--from battlefields to national seashores--administered by the National Park Service, highlighting their diverse appeal and available outdoor activities. A brief glimpse is given of 29 additional parks, including the newly created Indiana Sand Dunes."
Publisher
RDA Enthusiast Brands
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Contains first-person accounts and gorgeous landscape photos paired with practical information and tips to help travelers make the most of their journeys through these unique areas.
Venture into the wilderness and discover the majesty of America's national parks! From Denali, Alaska to the U.S. Virgin Islands, these iconic places of untamed beauty provide plenty of fun for hikers, bird-watchers, and families. Whether you're planning a trip, or vacationing...
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Calling all Junior Rangers! This fun-filled guide explores the wonders and weirdness of more than 75 U.S. parks, monuments, and landmarks, from Acadia to Zion. From Yellowstone to the Statue of Liberty, from Gettysburg National Battlefield to Mount Rushmore, National Parks is the only kid-friendly, family-oriented book that covers all of the 60 U.S. national parks, plus other famous monuments and landmarks. With a lively text and hundreds of color...
Author
Publisher
Centennial Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
It's been over 100 years since the Grand Canyon's designation as a national park, and 150 years since Yellowstone became the United States' first designated national park. Since then, the U.S. National Parks have become some of the nation's most treasured places visited by millions of people each year. Their names evoke grandeur and pride and are on most people's bucket list of places to see. Did you know the U.S. hosts the clearest lake on earth,...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This book helps readers with access needs visit national parks and visitor centers. It describes a range of techniques and technologies to make visiting easier and shows you what is available for learning through driving, riding, walking, wheeling, or feeling around ten selected national parks"--
Author
Publisher
Cameron + Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In an odyssey that spanned more than 20 years and 300 visits, QT Luong focused his lenses on iconic landscapes and rarely seen remote views, presenting his journey in this sumptuous array of more than 500 images. Accompanying the collection of scenic masterpieces is a guide that includes maps of each park, as well as extended captions that detail where and how the photographs were made. Designed to inspire visitors to connect with the parks and invite...
Author
Publisher
Avalon Travel, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Featuring coverage of all sixty-three national parks in the U.S., provides strategic lists, recommendations, reviews and itineraries for planning a visit, whether you're visiting volcanoes or backpacking through the mountains or desert.
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"With America's national parks seeing rejuvenated interest from campers, whether it's in tents, RVs, cabins, or yurts, one question continues to float around camping communities more than any other: "Where should I camp next?" Camping and RV experts Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi are here with the answers. Where Should We Camp Next?: National Parks offers an expert but accessible guide to the best campgrounds and outdoor accommodations in and around...
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