BOOKS ABOUT PARKS

National Parks of America

By: David Muench, Stewart L. Udall, James R. Udall

Whether it is the awesome scale of the Grand Canyon or the frigid waters of Isle Royale, the subtropic splendor of the Everglades or the bursts of color on the alpine meadows of Glacier National Park, these wonders are some of America's most precious national resources. In NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA, the parks are presented in a way that showcases their beauty as never before, including such parks as Hawaii Volcanoes and the Great Smokies along with Big Bend, the Redwoods, Yellowstone, and Bryce Canyon, David Muench's name has been synonomous with great landscape photography for many years.

The national parks of America have been the crown jewels of our nations landscape. Muench has created and organized a park-by-park tour of these magnificent places. The images are inspiring and often surprise the viewer as familiar scenes are suddenly revealed in new ways. The layout keeps the reader advised as one moves from one park to another without intruding into the flow of images themselves.

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National Geographic's Guide to the National Parks of the United States (3rd Edition)

By: Elizabeth L. Newhouse

Let National Geographic guide you through America's magnificent national parks.

Vivid full-color photographs capture the feeling of each park and give you a look at the splendors lying ahead.

Detailed maps lead you to and around the parks, pointing out major sights, trails, and campgrounds.

Four fascinating new parks await your discovery: Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Saguaro, and Dry Tortugas.

Get firsthand guidance! Expert travel writers logged thousands of miles to brings you their personal recommendations on what to see, when to go, how to organize your visit, and much more.

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2000 NORTH AMERICAN CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY

By: Globe Pequot Press

The camping and RV industry's most widely used and respected campground directory, known for its accurate information and up-to-date, reliable rating system!

The 2000 edition has been completely updated via personal inspections by Woodall's professionally trained field representatives. More than 15,000 government and privately operated facilities are listed. Campground/RV park listings include facility descriptions, easy-to-follow driving directions, camping fees and phone numbers. New data include pet restrictions, phone/modem hookups at sites, handicap accessibility, county info (for weather warnings), and e-mail addresses.

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Fodor's the Complete Guide to America's National Parks : The Official Visitor's Guide of the National Park Foundation (Serial)

By: Daniel J. Cox

The Official Visitor's Guide to Our National Parklands

No other guide covers every one of the 376 sites under National Park Service jurisdiction. Use it as a quick reference or to help you plan a park trip of a lifetime. Now completely revised and updated, it gives you the latest information on every area.

Inside -- Parks of All Types
- - Nature parks in the mountains, on the plains, and by the sea
- - Scenic and historic trails
- - Wild and scenic rivers
- - Battlefields
- - Historic sites
- - Special parks for special interests

Complete, Up-to-Date Information on Each Park

- - What to see and do
- - Where to camp and stay
- - All about permits and fees
- - Where to find food and supplies
- - When to go
- - How to get there

Terrific Maps
- - 22 pages of easy-to-use regional maps locating every park

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AAA Guide to the National Parks : A Comprehensive Travel Guide to the National Parks of the United States (Serial)

By: Sara Roen, Michael Sheeter

The guide vacationers and travelers should not be without!

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