About the Book

Featuring 375 color photos and 80 full-color detailed maps--more than any other park guidebook--this is the most comprehensive, up-to-the-minute book of its kind on the market today. A perennial favorite with more than a million copies sold in previous editions, it reflects National Geographic's century-long association with America's national parks system and its peerless reputation for travel expertise and cartographic excellence.
The guide opens with an essay by Yellowstone authority Paul Schullery, a section on how to use the guide, and a national locator map. The parks are presented alphabetically region by region, with individual maps and geographical profiles. Colorfully illustrated descriptions offer tours tailored to the time available, whether it's an hour or a week, and tell visitors the best spots to enjoy hikes, spectacular vistas, wildlife, and more. An Information & Activities page provides practical advice on visiting--park contact information, camping and lodging, accessibility, pet restrictions, things to do, and special advisories. Excursions to nearby wildlife refuges, monuments, forests, and other areas of exceptional interest follow many of the park entries.
From planning a trip to making the most of every minute, here's all the information anyone could want on the scenic national parks--the crown jewels of the park system--plus invaluable advice from National Geographic writers who know them well.

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 480 pages

Language: English

Publisher: National Geographic Society (Mar. 31st, 2009)

ISBN-10: 1426203934

ISBN-13: 9781426203930

Dimensions: 5.34 x 8.40 x 0.81 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.48 lbs

• Categories: General United States Travel