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The iconic landmarks in America''s national parks draw hundreds of millions of visitors every year, from Yosemite''s famous Half Dome to Yellowstone''s Old Faithful. But beyond these well-known wonders lies a world of hidden treasures--if you know where to look. This exceptional guide reveals these lesser-known gems, along with insider knowledge about the parks'' main attractions. With vital tips from rangers, experts, and travelers, readers can have Acadia''s massively popular Sand Beach and Jordan pond to themselves, or be one of the 10 percent of Grand Canyon visitors who go beyond the rim. Fully updated and redesigned to include the newest national parks and featuring expert advice from rangers, park managers, frequent visitors, and locals, this authoritative book will help you get out of the parking lot and off the beaten path to find interesting outlooks, challenging hikes, wildlife watching, and more. With brand-new entries for Pinnacles National Park, Gateway Arch, Indiana Dunes National Park, and Denali National Park and Preserve, this book will be your go-to guide on road trips, camping getaways, and day hikes, allowing you to enjoy the rich opportunity in the country''s vaunted national parks.
National Geographic Secrets Of The National Parks, 2nd Edition: The Experts' Guide To The Best Experiences Beyond The Tourist Trail is 288 pages long.
Great lightweight book.
Derived From Web , Jan 19, 2022
We have another book on the national parks that we also love, but is heavy. We needed something that was lightweight and easy to carry in our backpacks on the plane, in the car and in hikes. This was perfect : It breaks the details by the park by region and gives it details to the different sections of the park. It even goes further to tell you that if you don 't have a lot of time, here is what not to skip and what you can not miss. It also shows detailed maps of each park in that section, so that you don 't have to flip back and forth to another section of the book, where the maps are. Book is great!
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A Great Resource
Derived From Web , Nov 3, 2021
One of the best books I have used for National Parks - travel. So much helpful info : A must for any national park traveler is a must-see.
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Traveling 🧳
Derived From Web , Aug 5, 2021
Great book in the car shows all the Riadus and the RIGHT places to see an stop to take the time to see the good old USA THANKS GUYS ''.
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Excellent guide book!
Derived From Web , Mar 1, 2021
This guidebook is for love. Very informative and great - looking pictures and references to a wide number of national parks.
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Excellent guide for the adventurous looking for something a little more off the beaten path. ★★★★★
Derived From Web , Jan 8, 2021
Excellent guide for the adventurous looking for something a little more on the beaten path. If 2020 taught us anything, it is the importance of protecting and appreciating green spaces in our country. This guide helps exactly to do this : While we may not be planning extensive travels in the immediate future, dreaming of beautiful destinations and making plans for a more distant future certainly doesn 't hurt. In our book, finding secluded spots with ample space to explore is an even greater win! .
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Don't waste your money; no secrets here
Derived From Web , Dec 30, 2020
I can only speak to the information included for the parks with which I am familiar, but for those there are no secrets. In fact, many of the trails mentioned are some of the busiest in these parks. I am also dumbfounded by the writer of the Rainier section, basically saying that it is OK to trample for photos as long as the meadow you are trampling is outside the particularly popular areas where Rangers patrol. You should always stay on the trail or in other alpine meadows on the trail or in other durable surfaces. The fact that a supposedly reputable organization like NatGeo has put out a book telling people to visit less popular '' meadows to get photos within the meadows themselves is beyond the pale in my opinion. The areas that the author is directing people for these photos are already suffering from too many trail people turning the beautiful meadows into a dead mishmash of social paths.
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