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100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do
by National Geographic, Joe Yogerst
Published
February 12, 2019
Pages
400 pages
Language
English
Publisher
National Geographic
Available Formats & Prices
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$15.88
Audio CD
$15.88
About This Book
Filled with helpful travel tips and beautiful National Geographic photography, this expert guide showcases the best experiences in the top national, state, and city parks throughout North America. In the sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 ideas , National Geographic turns to the United States' and Canada's most pristine--and adventure-filled--national, state, and city parks with 5,000 ideas for the ultimate vacation. Showcasing the best experiences, both obvious and unexpected, each entry in this robust guide provides an overview of the park, detailed travel advice, fascinating facts, insider knowledge about wildlife, and expert tips for hiking, biking, camping, and exploring.
From the geysers of Yellowstone National Park to the Everglades' Nine Mile Pond Canoe Trail and the stunning peaks of Banff and Jasper in Alberta, each page will fuel your wanderlust. Plus, explore the natural beauty tucked away in cities like New York's Central Park and Boston Commons, and find bonus parks with day-trip suggestions to nearby neighbors. Top 10 lists throughout highlight best-of destinations for river trips, monuments, panoramic views, beaches, and more.
This comprehensive book provides all the inspiration and information you need to plan your next park visit--and make it a memorable one.
Introduction
Embark on an unforgettable journey through America's awe-inspiring landscapes with '100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas'. This captivating guide invites nature lovers and adventure seekers to explore diverse natural wonders, uncover hidden gems, and immerse themselves in exhilarating experiences within the country's most treasured national parks. From towering mountains and serene lakes to majestic forests and sprawling deserts, each park boasts its own unique allure, awaiting eager adventurers ready to embrace the wild and infinite beauty of the great outdoors.
Key Takeaways
Discover unique itineraries designed for every interest and fitness level across various national parks. Get insider tips on the best seasons to visit each park and experience its full potential. Learn about diverse activities ranging from hiking and biking to wildlife exploration and stargazing.
Detailed Description
Dive into '100 Parks 5 000 Ideas' to explore the breathtaking beauty of America’s national parks. This comprehensive resource provides seasonal guidance enabling readers to plan unforgettable visits with insights on weather wildlife and landscapes. Each park is meticulously detailed to help adventurers uncover hidden gems avoiding overcrowded trails while exploring nature at its finest.
Unearth the best trails picturesque campsites and must-see vistas that few visitors experience each year. Equipped with well-planned itineraries travelers can set out on journeys tailored to varying interests and stamina. Whether you seek a serene escape or a thrilling adventure this book adapts uniquely to your exploration desires.
The book is packed with additional tips from park rangers and seasoned travelers. These insights stitch narratives of particular paths and points of interest not widely covered promising memorable journeys. \nVisual inspiration with stunning photography draws travelers closer to America’s landscapes encouraging them to plan the next big escape.
The book's design incites wanderlust marrying practical advice with breathtaking imagery.
Standout Features
'100 Parks 5 000 Ideas' offers more than travel advice it delves into the soul of each park presenting stories that breathe life into landscapes The book's captivating imagery serves as both inspirational and practical providing a visual guide that helps travelers picture themselves amidst nature This blend of functionality and beauty is a key feature This guide thoroughly covers diverse activities suitable for any adventurous spirit making it a go-to companion whether embarking on solo journeys or family expeditions across the national parks.
Book Details
1426220103
978-1426220104
7.23 x 0.91 x 9.13 inches
2.42 pounds
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Based on 5074 ratings
Customer Reviews
Nice
Got this for my dad for Christmas great find he loves it!
Chock full of info!
We love this book. You can find information online about parks, but sometimes I need a break from the internet. It's nice to sit down and flip through a book. We keep this in our RV so it's on hand as we travel around the country. I'm really glad that they included maps of the US and Canada which show the actual location of each park. Some of their other books, like 100 Drives 5000 ideas, do not include maps. It's helpful that the Information about each park includes ideas for different seasons. That way you can focus on activities during the time of year when you're at the park. One pet peeve, which is probably just me - They didn't need to include so many photos of animals and flowers (here's a sleeping white tail deer or a baby opossum hanging from his tail). Instead they could have included additional pictures more relevant to the activities at/near the park or scenery of the park.
Great book
It has many great pictures and ideas on where to go
The "Ideas" aren't as detailed as one might like.
The book is unquestionably beautiful. And it does contain ideas for what to do at each park. But... With about 4 pages per park, 2 pages are taken up by photos. So if there are on average 50 ideas per park, each idea is merely a word or phase of the thing to see or do. No details as to how to get there, no insider tips, just a series of recommended highlights highlighted in bold, and perhaps a fact or two about it to whet your interest. Of course, each park itself could have a whole book written about it (and most have) and toting 100 such books around on an extended trip is not something that most people would want to do. So this book is a good starting point for planning / getting excited about seeing all the wonderful Parks in the US and Canada.
this is an full of wonderful information
My 9 yr old gson went to the Imax in Branson one day with summer school and watched a movie about national parks. He has been amazed by all the national parks so I got him this book. He loves it, and so do I. I kept it for a few days to read before I gave it to him. Get the spiral edition, it is so worth it. Enjoy
You will love this book
Great way to preview the national parks
National Geographic 100 Parks
Absolutely love all the illustrations in this book! Very informative
A Great Guide - Inspiring Photography and Quite Informative
This excellent little guide is a overview of the United States plethora of national parks, state parks, historical sites and more (including beautiful Canada!) in an impressive and perfectly sized book. The many incredible photos and good amount of information will definitely inspire a trip to a bucket list location, or even a nice road trip as well. Very nice presentation with plenty to offer. This would also make an ideal gift.
