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A Year in the National Parks

Author : Stefanie Payne

Publisher :

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 14,2 MB

Release : 2018-05

Category :

ISBN : 9780692926789

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On January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.



American Wilderness: Alaska and the National Parks (1865-1890)

Author : Wesley Windsor

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 48 pages

File Size : 31,57 MB

Release : 2014-09-02

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1422293157

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Alaska—America's forty-ninth state—has a long and rich history. Beginning with the Native people who first made their homes there, the inhabitants have benefited from Alaska's bountiful resources. Alaska's gold, fish, and lumber have all contributed to America's economy. Some people wonder, however, if Alaska's greatest natural resource might be her untouched wilderness areas. Our National Parks are another one of our great resources. How should land be used? To whom does it belong? Who should decide? Questions like these have played a major role in shaping the United States—and they continue to do so today. America's National Parks are just one answer to these questions.



National Parks Guide USA

Author : National Geographic Kids

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 43,2 MB

Release : 2016

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 142632314X

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Kids' companion to the popular National Geographic guide to national parks of the United States"--Cover.



Yosemite National Park

Author : Ansel Adams

Publisher : Bulfinch Press

Page : 64 pages

File Size : 35,64 MB

Release : 1996-04-01

Category : Landscape photography

ISBN : 9780821222836

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Yosemite National Park's stunning vistas helped to shape Ansel Adams' artistic vision, beginning with his first visit to the park aged 14 and continuing throughout his six-decade career. This collection reproduces 30 of Adams' best-known photographs of the park in postcard form.



Encyclopedia of Environmental Science

Author : John F. Mongillo

Publisher : University Rochester Press

Page : 466 pages

File Size : 45,87 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Science

ISBN : 9781573561471

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From Edward Abbey to zooxanthellae, this A-Z resource gives readers over 1,000 entries that tell the story of environmental science. With its wide range of information and international flavor, The Encyclopedia of Environmental Science establishes the standard for students, librarians, and others who want to understand this complex and ever-changing area of science.



Our National Parks

Author : John Muir

Publisher : Read Books Ltd

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 15,67 MB

Release : 2013-03-05

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1447488385

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First published in 1901, “Our National Parks” is a fantastic guide to the wild mountain forest reservations and national parks of the United States, exploring their beauty and usefulness in an attempt to encourage contemporary readers to go out and enjoy the natural wonders of North America. John Muir (1838–1914) was an influential Scottish-American naturalist, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, author, and glaciologist who famously fought to preserve wilderness in the United States of America. Muir's work describing his adventures in nature have been read by millions the world over and his activism has helped to conserve such important places of natural beauty as the Yosemite Valley and Sequoia National Park in America. Contents include: “The Wild Parks and Forest Reservations of the West”, “The Yellowstone National Park”, “The Yosemite National Park”, “The Forests of the Yosemite Park”, “The Wild Gardens of the Yosemite Park”, “Among the Animals of the Yosemite”, “Among the Birds of the Yosemite”, “The Fountains and Streams of the Yosemite National Park”, etc. Other notable works by this author include: “My First Summer in the Sierra” (1911), “Steep Trails” (1918), and “The Story of My Boyhood and Youth” (1913). A Thousand Fields is republishing this classic book now complete with a biographical sketch of the author.





RV Camping in National Parks

Author : Andrew Trott

Publisher : XinXii

Page : 111 pages

File Size : 41,31 MB

Release : 2023-06-22

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 3989113232

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An e-book that offers a thorough guide to RV camping in some of the most beautiful national parks in the country is RV Camping in National Parks: Exploring America's Most Beautiful Landscapes on Wheels. Everything you need to know about RV camping in national parks is covered in the e-book, including trip planning, selecting the best campsite, and leaving no trace of your visit. The e-book begins by outlining the advantages of RV camping in national parks, such as the freedom to move at your own leisure and the chance to become fully immersed in the outdoors. It also goes through the fundamentals of RV camping, such as picking the best RV for your requirements and packing your trip's necessities. The e-book continues with a thorough reference to RV camping in national parks, including instructions on how to organize your vacation, make campsite reservations, and discover the parks. It offers advice on the ideal season to visit each park, as well as suggestions for things to do and sights to see while you're there. The e-book's discussion of the top national parks for RV camping is among its most useful sections. The e-book offers comprehensive information to some of the most stunning and well-known parks, such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Acadia. The top activities, attractions, and campsites are listed in each park guide along with safety advice and Leave No Trace guidelines. The e-book also discusses some of the more practical aspects of RV camping in national parks, such as how to manage sewage and garbage, keep connected while traveling, and maintain safety in the outdoors. It offers helpful advice on RV upkeep and repairs, as well as suggestions for RV clubs and other valuable resources for RVers. Beautiful photos and artwork that highlight the natural beauty of the national parks and the pleasure of RV camping can be found all throughout the e-book. The content in the e-book is easy to understand and is presented in a clear, concise manner. Anyone interested in RV camping and discovering the natural beauty of our national parks should read RV Camping in National Parks: Exploring America's Most Beautiful Landscapes on Wheels. This e-book offers useful information and insights that will help you plan a secure and fun vacation to some of the most breathtaking locations in the world, regardless of whether you are an experienced RVer or a first-time traveler.



Challenge of the Big Trees

Author : William C. Tweed

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,31 MB

Release : 2016

Category : Kings Canyon National Park (Calif.)

ISBN : 9781938086472

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Beginning in 1872 with the establishment of Yellowstone, national parks were set aside to preserve for future generations the most spectacular and inspirational features of the country. The best representative examples were sought out of major ecosystems, such as Yosemite, geologic forms, such as the Grand Canyon, archaeological sites, such as Mesa Verde, and scenes of human events, such as Gettysburg. But one type of habitat--the desert--was overlooked until travel writers and the Automobile Age began to change Americans' perceptions about desert landscapes. As the National Park Service began to explore the better-known Mojave and Colorado Deserts of southern California during the 1920s for a possible desert park, many agency leaders still held the same negative image of arid lands shared by many Americans--that they are hostile environments and largely useless. But one wealthy woman--Minerva Hamilton Hoyt, from Pasadena--came forward, believing in the value of the desert, and convinced President Franklin D. Roosevelt to establish a national monument that would protect the unique and iconic Joshua trees and other desert flora and fauna. Thus was Joshua Tree National Monument officially established in 1936, and when the area later was expanded in 1994, it became Joshua Tree National Park. Since 1936 the National Park Service and a growing cadre of environmentalists and recreationalists have fought to block ongoing proposals from miners, ranchers, private landowners, and real estate developers who historically have refused to accept the idea that desert might be suitable for anything other than their consumptive activities. Joshua Tree National Park, even with its often-conflicting land uses, is more popular today than ever, serving more than one million visitors per year who find the desert to be a place worthy of respect and preservation. Distributed for George Thompson Publishing



Historic Yosemite National Park

Author : Tracy Salcedo

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 233 pages

File Size : 50,84 MB

Release : 2016-06-03

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1493018124

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The history of Yosemite National Park is as compelling as the waterfalls, monoliths, and peaks that have mesmerized visitors for more than a century. But what hikers see today in the iconic Yosemite Valley, as well as on the peaks in the high country and within the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees, is a world away from the place Native Americans once called Ahwahnee, and from what gold-seekers and mountain men looked upon in the park’s earliest days. Historic Yosemite National Park is a vibrant collection of stories about different aspects of Yosemite National Park’s fascinating history, from the conservation works of pivotal characters such as writer John Muir and photographer Ansel Adams to the daring exploits of rock climbers and the natural forces that have shaped Yosemite’s stunning vistas. These stories reveal why Yosemite National Park has inspired humankind for centuries.