Unable to add item to List. Good book about all the national parks much better than the lonely planet and national geographic ones. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Brilliant. Gifting this copy since I use mine so much. Putting it all together, there are over 390 sites that the US National Park Service maintains from National Parks, National … Loved ours so much gave one as a gift. National Parks challenge the idea of what you know by illuminating all that you don’t. Unable to add item to List. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Buy this book and you won't need any others! This covers all the parks and most monuments. There are also suggestions for families with kids. It also has good photo hints - best times to be at certain locations. Please try again. National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States, 2nd Edition: 400+ Parks… Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Visit Amazon's Michael Joseph Oswald Page, Parks & Campgrounds Travel Reference (Books), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2020. Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016. Lots of very useful information. Plus the whole "Best of the Best" section up front that goes into dozens of suggestions including everything from "Best for Caves" and "Best for Families" to "Most Underrated" and "Worst for Traffic". This guide gives you expert tips to see the National Parks without the crowds. Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2018, Great info but not as user friendly as the First Edition, Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2018. This book is comprehensive and filled to the brim with all the right stuff, great maps, background of the parks, tips on trails, not to miss spots etc. The layout of the previous version was much better and contained more worth while information to get a better picture of each park. Excellent compendium for the US national parks..very informative and a Great read. There is nothing telling you when you’re switching to a different region (north, south, etc) and there is only one big map in the front—no regional maps for the sections. Please try again. Reading through the book, I get the impression the writers are trying to move people away from the must sees and popular areas to round about trails and less popular sites in the parks. This 121 page 8.5" x 11" coil bound book works as a coffee table book for trip planning and as a back pack reference guide. But we take particular pride in our partner parks. This book fit the bill perfectly! No pull out map like Lonely Planet but does include a map for each park in the content. Overview This award-winning guide, completely updated for the 2017 edition, includes more than 450 new photographs, 160 revised maps, and 50 hiking tables, making it the only guidebook you'll need to explore the United States National Parks. 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. Be aware this book covers the 59 National Parks only - not other landmarks or historical sites such as Antietam or Gettysburg Battlefields, even though they are managed by the National Park Service. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States, National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States (National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States), National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways, 5th Edition: The 300 Best Drives in the U.S…. We use it all the ti… There's a problem loading this menu right now. National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways, 5th Edition: The 300 Best Drives in the U.S. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. For example in Shenandoah NP, they list a VA state park 320 miles away near Cumberland Gap NHP. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. In Great Smoky Mountains NP the Laurel Falls trail isn't even listed, while this is an extremely popular trail, it is still a must see. We found it time consuming to research what we wanted to see in the park when we went into the visitor center. Crane your neck at giant rock formations in Yosemite, test your nerves on the astounding Go-ing-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National … Please try your request again later. This book has everything, trails, best sights, and itineraries. For the 2020 holiday season, returnable items shipped between October 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31, 2021. Features park-by-park descriptions, travel tips, activities, fees and open dates. National Geographic Books creates and distributes print and digital works that inspire, entertain, teach, and give readers access to a world of discovery and possibility on a wide range of nonfiction subjects from animals to travel, cartography to history, fun facts to moving stories. Well made. Had the opportunity to look through this and the Lonely Planets Guide before selecting this book. . Has everything on all 59 parks including park fees, camping fees, what to see, distances and more. An essential companion for every tourist and National Park lover. National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States: 400+ Parks, Monuments, Battlefields, Historic Sites, Scenic Trails, Recreation Areas, and Seashores, Moon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 62 Parks (Travel Guide), Your Guide to the National Parks: The Complete Guide to all 59 National Parks (Second edition), National Geographic Guide to State Parks of the United States, 5th Edition. I purchased the Lonely Planet and Nat Geo park books and they were horrible. Your Guide to the National Parks: The Complete Guide to all 59 National Parks (Second edition). 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