Third Edition.
Beautifully designed, wonderfully user-friendly, and completely definitive, this revised and updated edition of the Society's bestselling guide illuminates all fifty-five of the scenic national parks in the US.
Straightforward and easy to use, here are first-hand, field-tested recommendations on what to see and how to organised and embark on a park trip. Acclaimed National Geographic writers introduce readers to all fifty-five US national parks, conducting dozens of tours tailored to suit the needs of even the most ambitious sightseers.
Widely recognised as the definitive guide to our nation's most cherished and natural oases, this new edition of a long-standing bestseller provides in-depth insights and information, covering everything from major landmarks and wildlife to lesser-known attractions, accommodations, and suggested excursions.
In addition to 450 full-colour photographs and more than 75 up-to-date colour maps, this refreshing one-stop guide features:
- Detailed descriptions of each national park
- Sight-by-sight author-guided tours full of specific, personal recommendations
- Accessible "information and Activities" pages and an essay by naturalist Paul Schullery
- Excursions to hundreds of nearby sites, including national monuments, wildlife refuges, and forests
