Read Online National Parks of America Lonely Planet eBook Lonely Planet Amy C Balfour Greg Benchwick Sara Benson Emily Matchar Carolyn McCarthy Becky Ohlsen Regis St Louis Patrick Kinsella Stephanie Pearson
To celebrate America's amazing national parks, Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel publisher, takes you on an informative and gorgeous tour of all 59 parks with our lavishly finished hardcover gift guide packed with detailed itineraries and practical tips on what to do and see in each park to get you started planning your next adventure.
America's national parks are full of timeless marvels that still rejuvenate the soul the world's largest trees in Sequoia; its most spectacular geothermal site in Yellowstone; the grandest canyon. Perhaps the movement's most eloquent description that is still resonates came from national parks advocate John Muir 'Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity...' Fortunately for the nerve-shaken, over-civilized people of then and now, President Woodrow Wilson created the National Parks Service (NPS) on August 25, 1916, though the drive to protect some of America's most remarkable wild spaces, to be 'used and preserved for the benefit of mankind', began in the 1860s.
From Acadia to Zion, this beautiful introduction to America's preserved natural treasures is packed with landscape photography, original wildlife illustrations, and practical information. You will surely be inspired to rediscover these incredible spaces and find out why they're worth celebrating and you'll have all the tools to plan the first of many exciting trips.
This book is intended to be a practical introduction to each of America's 59 national parks, distilled by Lonely Planet's expert authors. We highlight the best activities and trails, explain how to get there and where to stay, show you the wildlife to watch out for, and suggest ideal itineraries. Whether you're lucky enough to have a park on your doorstep or need to travel further, we hope that the following pages inspire you both the iconic and lesser-known gems that make up the USA's diversely breathtaking expanses.
Covers all 59 US National Parks
- Acadia
- American Samoa
- Arches
- Badlands
- Big Bend
- Biscayne
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison
- Bryce Canyon Canyonlands
- Capitol Reef
- Carlsbad Caverns
- Channel Islands
- Congaree
- Crater Lake
- Cuyahoga Valley
- Death Valley
- Denali
- Dry Tortugas
- Everglades
- Gates of the Arctic
- Glacier
- Glacier Bay
- Grand Canyon
- Grand Teton
- Great Basin
- Great Sand Dunes
- Great Smoky Mountains
- Guadalupe
- Mountains
- Haleakal?
- Hawaii Volcanoes
- Hot Springs
- Isle Royale
- Joshua Tree
- Katmai
- Kenai Fjords
- Kings Canyon
- Kobuk Valley
- Lake Clark
- Lassen Volcanic
- Mammoth Cave
- Mesa Verde
- Mt Rainier
- North Cascades
- Olympic
- Petrified Forest
- Pinnacles
- Redwood
- Rocky Mountain
- Saguaro
- Sequoia
- Shenandoah
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Virgin Islands
- Voyageurs
- Wind Cave
- Wrangell-St Elias
- Yellowstone
- Yosemite
- Zion
About Lonely Planet Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
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Read Online National Parks of America Lonely Planet eBook Lonely Planet Amy C Balfour Greg Benchwick Sara Benson Emily Matchar Carolyn McCarthy Becky Ohlsen Regis St Louis Patrick Kinsella Stephanie Pearson
"Very easy book to read and gives a great overview of all the National Parks, what to see and what to do if you dont have a lot of time. The only thing is that its not handy to walk around with if you are backing light:-)"
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National Parks of America Lonely Planet eBook Lonely Planet Amy C Balfour Greg Benchwick Sara Benson Emily Matchar Carolyn McCarthy Becky Ohlsen Regis St Louis Patrick Kinsella Stephanie Pearson Reviews :
National Parks of America Lonely Planet eBook Lonely Planet Amy C Balfour Greg Benchwick Sara Benson Emily Matchar Carolyn McCarthy Becky Ohlsen Regis St Louis Patrick Kinsella Stephanie Pearson Reviews
- Love this book! Very well organized. Have not seen another come close to the quality of photos provided or the info written for each of the 59 parks. It's going to help me decide which parks I really want to see in retirement, as well as to educate me about parks I never knew existed. It could be outdated soon though as it does provide names of places to stay and eat which certainly change. But for now it's certainly exactly what I have been searching for.
- If you're looking for one book that is not only informative regarding our National Parks, but beautiful to look at....this is it. Wonderfully written with great information regarding the parks and packed with outstanding photography. Great for planning a trip, or, if you can't go, this is a wonderful option to visit the parks vicariously! Beautiful book.
- This book is great! I love the fact that it gives examples of itineraries for each park which allows you to get the most out of your vacation. The photos is this book are wonderful. Can't wait to start exploring!
- Christmas present along with Your Guide to the National Parks for my 2 sons. This one is a hardcover. Came sealed in plastic but I am very curious! Now these pictures are breathtaking! There's itineraries and hikes, wildlife to spot, where to stay. The map of all the parks on the contents page is a reminder that living here on the east coast means we (they lol) have to start planning soon to hit all 59! Great coffee table book and the kids can learn a lot. I know my family will enjoy reading this book as well as making vacation choices from here.
- This is an extremely beautiful book which I am gifting to a fairly new driver about to receive his first full-fledged driver's license. This teen mentioned recently his dream to go own his own road trip "without parents like an adult." This book may inspire him to go beyond dreaming to planning and perhaps even doing.
- After recently enjoying a trip to the Grand Canyon I learned about this book.
In Arizona we very much enjoyed our trips to multiple National Parks and made a vow to discover more of their splendor in future vacations. This book is great for planning such trips.
It details all of the National Parks in the country with beautiful photos and detailed information about each one.
You will learn about the wildlife in each park, the best sites, best places to stay, including campgrounds and more.
I especially like the way the book has suggestions on what to do and see depending on how long you will be in the location.
This can't be beat for the price - Very easy book to read and gives a great overview of all the National Parks, what to see and what to do if you dont have a lot of time. The only thing is that its not handy to walk around with if you are backing light-)
- The perfect book for someone who wants to see all the National Parks. My bucket list. I've seen 12 in the past 55 years. Have to finish the rest by age of 60