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National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States, 8th Edition (National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States)
by National Geographic, Phil Schermeister
Published
January 19, 2016
Pages
839 pages
Language
English
Publisher
National Geographic
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$20.36
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About This Book
National Geographic's flagship, best-selling guide covers all 59 national parks in the U.S. for nature and outdoor lovers everywhere. Intensive on-the-ground research, 300 photos and 80 colorful maps complete the extraordinary package.
Practical and comprehensive coverage includes engaging, individual park descriptions and brief history, travel planning tips, itineraries and directions, activities, park lodges and hotels, visitor center contact information, and camping information. Well-known national parks writers provide new insights into the parks and share favorite spots for viewing scenery, wildlife, sunsets, and more in this Centennial edition.
Introduction
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the breathtaking landscapes of America's national parks with the National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States, 8th Edition. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or exploring for the first time, this guide is your essential companion to uncovering the hidden treasures and majestic wonders within the U.S. national parks.
Through its updated and comprehensive content, the 8th edition provides you with expert insights, practical advice, and vivid visuals, immersing you in the heart of nature’s beauty. Discover insider tips, detailed itineraries, and engaging narratives that bring each destination to life, ensuring that your next national park adventure is nothing short of extraordinary.
Key Takeaways
Expert tips ensure rewarding national park visits for everyone. Detailed itineraries provide ready-made plans for exploring scenic landscapes. Beautiful images offer a visual preview of park adventures.
Detailed Description
This latest edition of the National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States offers unmatched insights into the nation’s cherished natural landscapes. Each park is meticulously chronicled with updated information to ensure that\\ readers have the most reliable and thorough understanding of what these stunning destinations offer. Whether planning a trip or armchair traveling \\ this guide is indispensable.
The guide is designed to suit travelers of all types providing information on both popular and lesser-known parks ensuring that every reader discovers something new.\\ From family-friendly trails to challenging hikes the guide tailors recommendations to different levels of adventure. Expect detailed maps \\ well-researched park data and insider recommendations for discovering the best vista points and wildlife viewing spots. Enriched with National Geographic’s renowned photography the guide brings the parks to life through vivid imagery that captures the essence of each locale.
The visual\\ allure of the parks is complemented by rich storytelling offering historical context and ecological insights. This wraps your experiences in meaningful narratives \\ making every visit both educational and thrilling. Beyond landscape appreciation the guide delves into practical travel advice including accommodation tips essential gear recommendations and best visiting seasons.\\ Readers will be well-equipped to plan their trips and create memories that last a lifetime.
This comprehensive approach makes the guide a trusted companion for anyone fascinated by America's natural wonders.
Standout Features
The guide distinguishes itself with its commitment to accuracy and thorough research ensuring travelers are fully informed Its expert-listed itineraries cater to all \\types of adventurers from peaceful strollers to thrill-seekers.\\ \nThe imagery a hallmark of National Geographic publications is not just beautiful but informative offering readers glimpses into the parks before they visit This visual engagement\\ enhances the anticipation and enjoyment of each journey.\\ \nIn addition to breathtaking visuals and storytelling the book's practical advice on accommodation timing and gear ensures that travelers have a seamless national park\\ adventure making it an indispensable resource for park enthusiasts.
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Customer Reviews
Cross country travel
Got this as a gift for my dad as he is looking to explore more national parks this summer. It’s a decent size book to pack with you and he will definitely use it on his travels!
Best National Park Backpack Companion Guide
So much information in such a nice book. National Geographic has done it again. You can find all the trails , with information in how hard and how long the trails will take to be completed in all of our national parks. Information in activities, best places to stay, what to do, phone numbers, prices, history...... Too much information for such a low price. It is well worth it.
Great Book, Good, But Not Too Much Info
I'm tackling the NPs one by one and I wanted a small, packable but useful reference. This is it. It gives you good information on each NP, what to do, what to see and directions, without overwhelming. Great pictures and additional external excursion ideas in and out of the park. This book will get a lot of use.
A useful purchase
A well thought out guide for anyone looking to explore national parks in the US. There are beautiful pictures, useful maps, descriptions of park attractions, and directions to popular destinations. I think there might be less information about camping locations than the previous version. I'm taking away a star because of the condition my new (pre-ordered) copy came in. The front cover and a section of the first pages were bent and creased. However the final price was cheaper than I had anticipated when first pre-ordered so I'm willing to over look this issue.
Great product
Great product
Excellant for RVers
We’ve visited more than a few National Parks in the U.S. since we started RVing. Such as Glacier, Yellowstone, Acadia, the Smokys and the Shenandoah’s to name some. We found it time consuming to research what we wanted to see in the park when we went into the visitor center. This book gives us the highlights of each park.It gives a brief history of each park, gives hiking trail information, where to go for great photographic places and other tips for making your visit efficient.
Very Helpful
We are planning a trip to the Southwest and have about 8 National Parks on our agenda. This book has very helpful hints and ideas about how to organize your visit to see the most in however much time you have, whether it's just a couple of hours, a half day, or all day. It also has good photo hints - best times to be at certain locations. Be aware this book covers the 59 National Parks only - not other landmarks or historical sites such as Antietam or Gettysburg Battlefields, even though they are managed by the National Park Service.
No Internet? No problem!
My wife and I just returned from a month long, 7500 mile road trip which include visits to nine major national parks. We have never been to a national park before and were eager to get our hands on a comprehensive source of information for the parks we planned to visit. This book fit the bill perfectly! Here's how we utilized it: As I drove to the next park along our route, my wife would read aloud that parks entry from the book. Each entry includes interesting details about the park's history, the most popular features/sites, and the best way to visit the park. The entry also includes a fairly detailed map of the park. As my wife read, she would make marks on the map, highlighting the places we would visit. Once we arrived at the park we had all of our stops planned out and ready to go! Why not just use the internet? In many of the parks and surrounding areas there was little to no cell coverage. Parts of Montana, Wyoming, and various other states just aren't covered. This book serves as a great fill-in. Obviously, it isn't as comprehensive as the web, but it provided us with all the information we needed to have enjoyable visits and all 9 parks we toured.
