100 Great American Parks

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Discover breathtaking natural landscapes in this beautifully illustrated collection exploring the history and wonder of America’s 63 national parks, as well as 37 state, recreational, and city parks and green spaces.
Nowhere in the world is there a park system like America’s. The National Park System was the first in the world and is a collection of the country’s best national treasures.
Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from experts, need-to-know travel information—including the best scenic overlooks and hiking trails, and practical wildlife-spotting tips—this inspirational collection takes readers to all 63 national parks, as well as 37 state, recreational, and city parks and green spaces.
With a park in every state, this beautiful collection highlights the top experiences in stunning destinations from Yosemite and Sequoia to Biscayne and Mammoth Cave. You’ll discover the history, diversity, surprises, and wonder of each park, including:
The mountain peaks of the TetonsHawaii’s constantly erupting volcanoesThe crystal-clad underworld of Carlsbad CavernsThe steamy swamps and mangrove forests of the deep SouthHidden gems tucked in bustling cities, like New York’s Central ParkAnd so much more!
Each entry in this magnificent volume explores the breathtaking landscapes, remarkable histories, extraordinary wildlife, and the need to conserve and explore each destination. With a foreword from legendary recording artist Garth Brooks, “the voice of America,” this innovative guide will inspire you to get outside and explore the greatest park experiences the world has to offer.

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THE EAST AND THE MID-ATLANTIC

Acadia National Park, Maine

More recent human history of Acadia National Park- the first to be designated east of the Mississippi River- is evident throughout its rocky coastal landscape. The park spreads across portions of Isle au Haut, Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula to the north.

THE MIDWEST AND THE PLAINS

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota

In a letter he wrote to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles in 1884, Theodore Roosevelt described the North Dakota Badlands as having ‘a desolate, grim beauty of its own, that has a curious fascination for me.’ The 26th president of the United States spent seven years exploring this vast terrain riddled with pastel-hued canyons through which the Little Missouri River flows.

THE SOUTH

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Georgia

The powerful words and actions of Martin Luther King, Jr., have echoed through time. But who was this visionary from Atlanta and how did he become a Nobel Prize–winning civil rights leader before he was assassinated at the age of 39 on the balcony of a Memphis motel in 1968? Those are two questions Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park sets out to answer.

THE WEST AND THE PACIFIC

Glacier National Park, Montana

In 1895, the U.S. government sent treaty commissioners to the Blackfeet who lived in what is now Glacier National Park. After days of fruitless negotiations, the Blackfeet, who had recently survived one of the worst starvation winters in recent memory, finally ceded a portion of their homeland to the U.S. for 1.5 million dollars. What the U.S. government received in return is one of the most singularly stunning and abundant alpine landscapes in the world.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 10, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1426222009
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1426222009
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.16 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.8 x 1.3 x 8.7 inches
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