Parks category: 548 books

Increase your enjoyment of these beautiful national parks through a broader understanding of these unique landscapes.Each article is concise; less than 400 words, but provides in-depth scientific descriptions and explanations. Each subject is seen or associated with a specific pullout, overlook...

Yellowstone National Park looks like a pristine western landscape populated by its wild inhabitants: bison, grizzly bears, and wolves. But the bison do not always range freely, snowmobile noise intrudes upon the park’s profound winter silence, and some tourist villages are located in prime grizzly...

The book includes full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions. Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park arranges species by color and family to aid in quick identification. It is the essential quick reference to the wildflowers of one of America’s most beloved national parks.

Revised and updated edition with new photos and digital techniques. How to prepare for a photographic expedition through Yellowstone and Grand Tetons national parks. Includes products and services section to assist in planning a trip.

Turkey Run State Park is the second state park established in Indiana in 1916. Sugar Creek bisects the 2382 acres of rugged woodland terrain, providing some wonderful off site canoeing and hiking opportunities which span two state parks. A suspension bridge connects the developed south section with...

The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges is the only definitive guide of its kind--covering every lodge run by the National Park Service, from luxurious inns to rustic cabins. The authors, National Park experts, tell readers how to leave behind the hassles and headaches and make trip planning...

Hot Springs was one of the first areas set aside as a federal land reservation in 1832�predating the first national park at Yellowstone by 40 years. In 1921, it was officially designated a national park. Physically the smallest of the 59 US national parks today, Hot Springs measures just larger than...

State Hiking Series Each guide includes: - Hikes suited to every ability - Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails - Up-to-date trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues - Detailed trail maps and GPS coordinates - Difficulty ratings,...

Featuring key campground features, facilities, and activities, this guide's 130+ maps take you right where you want to go. This is the most complete, map-packed, best-organized camping guide you can own.

Indiana's state parks contain a wealth of treasures for Hoosiers to enjoy. Pokagon State Park offers a wonderful mix of hiking, camping, boating and winter activities. Using A Visit to Pokagon State Park potential visitors can discover all of the activities that make visitors want to return over and over again.

The only guide of its kind! The**Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges is the only definitive guide of its kind––covering every lodge in America's National Parks and Monuments, from luxurious inns to rustic cabins. The authors, National Park experts, tell readers how to leave behind...

A game reserve is not only ideal for viewing animals but it’s also an excellent location from which to study the stars. Stargazing from Game Reserves in Southern Africa is a lively introduction to the night skies, offering visitors to game reserves and nature parks (in fact, any out-of-town location)...

Dive into Big Sky Country as Moon Montana reveals the rolling prairies, wild forests, and rugged spirit of this intrepid state. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries designed for outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and more Focused coverage of Yellowstone National Park and Glacier...

Silently standing guard on the eastern point of Bogue Banks overlooking the entrance to Beaufort Harbor, Fort Macon is the centerpiece of one of the most visited North Carolina State Parks. Since Fort Macon State Park was established in 1924, it has been a familiar destination for millions of visitors...