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National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States, 3rd Edition: 400+ Parks, Monuments, Battlefields, Historic Sites, Scenic Trails, Recreation Areas, and Seashores
by National Geographic
Published
October 18, 2022
Pages
560 pages
Language
English
Publisher
National Geographic
Available Formats & Prices
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$23.48
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About This Book
National Geographic’s wide-ranging travel guide to recreation areas, trails, historic sites, nature hikes, seashores, camping, and campgrounds is geared to everyone who loves outdoor recreation. This 544-page reference is the ultimate travel planner for all things national parks, filled with full-color photos, detailed maps, historical background, and practical facts on the location of the park system properties, as well as the best times to visit and top-rated activities.
Introduction
Embark on a breathtaking journey across the United States with National Geographic’s Complete National Parks of the United States, 3rd Edition. This meticulously curated guide invites readers to discover over 400 awe-inspiring parks, monuments, historic sites, and scenic trails. With stunning photography and insightful descriptions, this edition offers an unparalleled look into America’s most cherished natural and cultural landmarks.
Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a curious explorer, this book is a gateway to the wonders that lie within America’s borders.
Key Takeaways
Discover over 400 national parks providing a comprehensive guide to America's natural wonders and historical treasures. Features stunning photography and informative details on each site enhancing the reader’s exploration experience. Perfect for travelers history enthusiasts and nature lovers seeking inspiration or planning their next adventure.
Detailed Description
National Geographic's Complete National Parks of the United States 3rd Edition is an indispensable resource capturing the essence of America's diverse landscapes and rich history. Delve into detailed descriptions of each park monument battlefield and preserved site fully equipping readers with the knowledge to explore them thoroughly. Whether it's the grandeur of the Grand Canyon or the solemn history of Gettysburg this guide presents each location with exquisite detail and clarity.
In addition to the famous parks discover lesser-known gems that offer unique experiences and untouched beauty worthy of any explorer’s itinerary. With practical visiting tips and stunning visuals this book inspires and guides visitors through every season making it an essential travel companion.
Standout Features
The book's extraordinary photography vividly captures the essence of America's national parks immersing readers in their splendor and natural beauty Comprehensive coverage including over 400 locations sets this guide apart as the most thorough resource available for national park enthusiasts National Geographic’s trusted expertise ensures accurate insightful content providing readers with a deep appreciation for each site's historical and ecological significance.
Book Details
1426222335
978-1426222337
7.16 x 1.2 x 10.05 inches
2.75 pounds
Specifications
Rating
Based on 765 ratings
Customer Reviews
worked for what we needed it for
good
Very informative
This book was very informative and well made. Lot of information I did not know about the National Parks.
Pretty decent
It’s got tons of great info in it, which makes finding all the NPS stuff for a specific state very easy. However, it’s also just as easy to get that info from the internet and NPS app. I got it as a novelty gift for my husband because we’re big fans of NPS and hiking. He liked it, but I wouldn’t have purchased it if we weren’t such National Park nerds 😉
Great pictures!
It was the best gift ever to my father in law, who love nature all of his life!
An Excellent Place to Start
If you are looking for information about a particular National Park or Historic Site this is an excellent place to begin your search. If you are browsing in hopes of finding places you may want to visit, again this book will serve you well. Author Mel White has covered everything. Every unit, over 400 in total, of the National Park System is covered here with basic information, and for many one or more photographs are included. Mel gives the telephone number and URL for every unit's website and sometimes other contact information as well. More popular sites receive more coverage and may also include maps. If your potential or casual interest begins to turn into a more intense one, the book helps you make the next step to obtaining more information. This is the kind of book that if you lay it down in a convenient place you may find yourself picking it up from time to time almost without realizing it. Would I have liked more illustrations and maps, and coverage of the National Monuments managed by the Bureau of Land Management and other federal agencies? Of course, I would, but that would have made an already big book even bigger and somewhat defeated its intent of covering the National Pary System. It is a great book and one capable of giving much use and pleasure for years to come.
Great way to prepare for a road trip
I bought this guide to prepare for my road trip to the Western and Southwestern US and to plan my visits to our various National Parks. The detail and information was a great way to prepare and based on the parks I visited and hiked, I would say the information is accurate, right down to defining the difficulty of the various hiking trails. Worth every penny spent on this book.
Wow! Great travel book!
This book is a great guide to the U.S. National Parks. There are so many parks that can be overlooked. This guide brings them to light. The book was a great gift for my husband, who is thrilled by the amount of information included. It is a great buy for any park lover, hiker, wanderer, or lover of the outdoors.
Great book
Beautiful detail and great almanac detailing Americas National Parks! Highly recommend
