National Geographic guide to national parks of the United States / photography by Phil Schermeister.
In time for the National Park's 100th birthday, this flagship, best-selling guide is fully revamped and updated with all new text, photographs, and design. National Geographic writers hit all 59 national parks--including Pinnacles, the newest in the crown--for 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.
Offers descriptions, road maps, itineraries, travel tips, costs, and contact information for national parks ranging from Maine's Acadia to Hawaii's Haleakalā.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781426216510
- ISBN: 1426216513
- Physical Description: 494 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm
- Edition: Eighth edition.
- Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.Previous edition: 2012.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- East -- Midwest -- South central -- Southwest -- Rocky mountains -- Pacific southwest -- Pacific northwest -- Alaska.
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In time for the National Park's 100th birthday, this flagship, best-selling guide is fully revamped and updated with all new text, photographs, and design. National Geographic writers hit all 59 national parks--including Pinnacles, the newest in the crown--for 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.
Offers descriptions, road maps, itineraries, travel tips, costs, and contact information for national parks ranging from Maine's Acadia to Hawaii's Haleakalā.
Offers descriptions, road maps, itineraries, travel tips, costs, and contact information for national parks ranging from Maine's Acadia to Hawaii's Haleakalā.
