Jonathan Irish

America s 63 national parks feature some of the greatest geographical, geological, and ecological wonders on the planet. Flip through the cards and travel from the pinnacles of Yosemite to the geysers of Yellowstone, the coral reefs of Dry Tortugas to the glaciers of Denali, the old-growth forests of Olympic to the grandeur of the Grand Canyon. Each park has its own particular combination of scenic icons. In some cases, we recognize them by their name alone Old Faithful, El Capitan, Angels Landing, Trail Ridge Road, Going-to-the-Sun Road, Mount Whitney, and the General Grant Tree. Each card offers the experience of visiting a particular park with a seasoned park ranger at your side to explain its history, geographic details, and what makes it special. Perfect for visitors and armchair travelers alike, this is the ideal way to learn about our nation s greatest idea the National Park System.

America s sixty-three national parks are made up of the greatest geographical, geological, and ecological wonders on the planet, and some of their treasures are only available to those willing to walk past the trailhead for just a mile or two. Featuring spectacular photography and information, this book allows you to experience each park up close. Hikes range from half-mile nature walks on accessible boardwalks to strenuous full-day hikes to multiday backpacking trips. Each hike is chosen to showcase what is possible: long and short, hard and easy trails featuring mountains, canyons, waterfalls, wildlife meadows, forests, wildflowers, deserts, glaciers, volcanoes, beaches, and more. The national parks have more trails than any one person can hike in a lifetime. Hiking America s National Parks will inspire and inform hikers, walkers, and nature lovers to get out past that trailhead.