Discovering America's National Parks: A Complete Guide

Discovering America's National Parks: A Complete Guide

Discover the natural beauty of the national parks – from snow-peaked mountains in the tundra to glistening aquamarine lagoons south of the equator. Did you know one of the national parks is home to the longest-known cave system in the entire world? Have you heard of the legendary creatures, like swamp monsters and white walkers, that are said to roam the grounds of a few of the parks? Do you know which park is home to the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair Century of Progress homes? If you want to answer all of these questions (and many more), then you have come to the right place! Spanning more than 84 million acres, the national parks have something for everyone. Whether you want to traverse rocky mountain cliffs, see majestic wildlife like black bears and buffalo, or walk the rims of active volcanoes, any outdoor adventure is possible. You just have to know where to go . Which is exactly where this book comes in handy. Inside this guide to the national parks, you will discover: A quick snippet of every one of the 63 national parks, including the top reason to visit each - Where you should go if you want to do a bridge walk underneath the bridge that held the record for being the tallest arch bridge in the world for over 25 years - A more thorough look into at least one park per region, with “what to do if you only have a day in the park” itineraries - Which park you should visit if you are an avid bird watcher – this park has more species of birds than any other national park! - Interesting facts about every single park , like which park used to be an inland sea and which was the headquarters of a feared pirate - Which parks were created by volcanic eruptions – surprisingly, there’s more than one! - The best legends and stories for each region, including the true story of the “shortcut” that added 4 months onto one group’s journey across some of the country’s most unforgiving land And much more. The beauty of the national parks is you can take a local trip and spend a day exploring, or you can plan a two-week vacation trekking through a few different parks, or you can even jump on a plane and be whisked away to one of the hidden gems in the national parks system. The possibilities are endless! From the best places to stargaze to where to go if you love kayaking to which parks offer the best hiking trails, no matter what questions you have, this book has the information you need to begin planning your next adventure. As John Garamendi once said, “ Maybe you weren’t born with a silver spoon in your mouth, but like every American, you carry a deed to 635 million acres of public lands .” Isn’t it time you started exploring these beautiful lands you hold a stake in? Discover a little something about every single national park: Scroll up and hit “Add to Cart” right now.