50 States 500 State Parks


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50 States 500 State Parks takes you on a visual journey through America's best state parks. Whether you're looking for stunning vistas, rare wildlife, a dose of history, or just an enjoyable hike, the state parks offer an array of experiences. Explore the best each state has to offer with 50 States 500 State Parks! Discover dinosaur tracks at Connecticut's Dinosaur State Park, explore the underwater attractions at Florida's John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, watch a bison herd roam South Dakota's Custer State Park, and tour a ghost town at California's Bodie State Historic Park. More than 450 full-color photographs capture the beauty on display at U.S. state parks. Brief park descriptions provide helpful information about what to see and do. State beaches, forests, nature reserves, and historic sites are also featured. 144 pages




Complete National Parks of the United States


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From New England to Alaska, this 544 page resource is filled with helpful advice, historical background, and practical facts on how to reach scores of park system properties, when to go, and what to do there.




50 States, 500 Campgrounds


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Plan your next getaway to the great outdoors with this one-of-a-kind resource for campgrounds across North America. In this comprehensive sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas, you'll discover the top tent and cabin campsites, as well as RV resorts and glamping destinations around the United States and Canada. Along with destination information--location, contact info, open seasons, and amenities--along with expert recommendations for activities including hiking, biking, and water sports; the best restaurants for days you need a break from the camp stove; and nearby attractions--from sights within nearby national and state parks to local museums. Choose from 10 sites in each state, Western and Eastern Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, including a cabin at Yogi Bear's Delaware Beaches Jellystone Park Camp Resort; a tent near the stunning waterfall at the Grand Canyon's Havasupai Campground; or a cozy yurt in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Whatever your camping bucket list includes, 50 States, 500 Campgrounds has the site for you.




100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas


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"A guide to the best parks in the United States and Canada, including activity and accommodation information; information on nearby attractions; top ten lists; and information on local fare"--




National Geographic's Guide to the State Parks of the United States


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A guide organized by region, and subdivided by state, to some 200 of the wilder and more scenic state parks in the country, including those in Hawai'i, as well as some with outstanding cultural or historical interest. Includes what to see and do in each park, how to get there, and how to contact the park and nearby sites of interest. Maps and color photographs. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR




The World's Best National Parks in 500 Walks


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Tour the world's national parks via five hundred walks and hikes through preserved natural beauty.




The Art of the National Parks (Fifty-Nine Parks)


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"Fifty-Nine Parks collaborated with some of the world's foremost contemporary artists and designers to create original posters that celebrate the unique beauty of the U.S. National Park system. Each poster is a contemporary take on the W.P.A. posters of the 1930s, resulting in a one-of-a-kind tribute to the majesty of the national parks"--




Secrets of the National Parks


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Identifies hidden treasures and lesser-known points of interest in each of America's national parks.




50 States, 5,000 Ideas


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This richly illustrated book from the travel experts at National Geographic showcases the best travel experiences in every state, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sites include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more. You'll discover the world's longest yard sale in Tennessee, swamp tours in Louisiana, dinosaur trails in Colorado, America's oldest street in NYC, and the best spot to watch for sea otters on the central California coast. Each entry provides detailed travel information as well as fascinating facts about each state that will help fuel your wanderlust and ensure the best vacation possible. In addition to 50 states in the U.S., the book includes a section on the Canadian provinces and territories.




State Parks


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