Dewey Decimal917.304934
SynopsisIn this all-new ninth edition of National Geographic's enduring and informative guide, you'll find expert travel advice, candid tips for hiking and wildlife spotting, and detailed maps to help navigate your way through America's great outdoors., There's simply no better getaway in the United States than a visit to one of the country's 62 national parks from Alaska to the Virgin Islands, from Maine to America Samoa. Profiled in this all-new 9th edition of National Geographic's enduring and informative guide, you'll find expert travel advice, candid tips for hiking and wildlife spotting, and detailed maps to help navigate your way through America's great outdoors. Updated throughout with the latest information from park rangers and National Geographic's own acclaimed travel writers, this fully revised and comprehensive guidebook includes the newest additions to the United States park systemIndiana Dunes, White Sands, and Gateway Arch national parks. Whether you're looking to explore the underground world of Mammoth Caves or make your way through the mangroves of Everglades National Park, you'll find a destination that suits your needs, and inspiration to plan your next wild adventure. In addition to park details and descriptions, this sparkling new edition features week-long regional road trip itineraries so you can visit multiple parks in 1 vacation. Filled with more than 300 dazzling photographs and 80 full-color maps, this inspiring book reveals the best the United States has to offerright in its own backyard., Let this brand-new edition of National Geography's trusted guide lead the way as you explore the awe-inspiring scenery, abundant wildlife, and myriad trails and drives of America's 62 spectacular national parks. A must-have for your next national parks trip! In these vivid pages, you'll find: Evocative descriptions of each park featuring highlights and hidden gems, More than 250 color photographs that capture the vibrancy of every destination, 90, practical tips suggesting where to go, when to visit, what to look for, Road-trip itineraries combining visits to multiple parks in each region, Ideas for hikes, activities, and nearby excursions to enrich your park experience, Exploration Happens Because of you, when you read with us, you help further the work of our scientists, explorers, and educators around the world. To learn more, visit natageo.com/info Book jacket.