The first book of its kind, this stunning atlas showcases America's spectacular park system from coast to coast, richly illustrated with an inspiring and informative collection of maps, graphics, and photographs.
JON WATERMAN is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and adventurer who has received three grants from the National Geographic Society Expeditions Council. In addition to exploring and documenting various parts of the United States, he is a former ranger for the National Park Service and a longtime wilderness guide. His writing has appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times, Adventure, Outside, and Backpacker and his books include Running Dry, In the Shadow of Denali, Where Mountains Are Nameless, and Arctic Crossing, among others.
“National Geographic’s Atlas of the National Parks showcases these
natural treasures through photographs, maps, and graphics.”
–National Geographic
“Following coverage of the U.S. parks system as a whole, this
gorgeous guide from former ranger Waterman explores all 61 national
parks, 33 of them in depth…Visitors to these wonders, as well as
browsers and students in middle school and up doing assignments,
will find a wealth of information on the natural history of the
destinations; the flora, fauna, and geological features to be found
there now; and numerous other details, from social history to vital
statistics, such as location, size, and highest point. The work
offers plenty of well-researched and effectively written textual
material, as well as numerous crisply detailed photos, maps, and
illustrations per spread, in color and black-and-white as
appropriate. The quality of this tome and its emphasis on
current features make it worth a purchase even where libraries
own [it].” –Library Journal
“History buffs will enjoy the many old photos and maps that show
the parks as they were. Science fans will be attracted to the
topographical maps and information about the flora and animals
found in the parks, and art majors will love the historical
paintings that feature the parks.” –Bookchickdi
“If you have visited a specific Park you can look it up and relive
your trip. If you are planning a trip you can learn some valuable
information about the place you want to visit. If you want to
dream, this book lets your soul take wing.” –Broken Teepee
“You know the photos are going to be stunning when National
Geographic is involved and these do not disappoint.”
–Bookapotamus
“Also, if you don't finish this book without wanting to sing This
Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie, it's like I don't even know
you.” –Stranded in Chaos
“This is one of the most exciting books I have received in a long
time, simply because of its beautiful pictures and the amount of
places it adds to my travel bucket list…The land itself is
bountiful and plentiful, with innumerable activities and
destinations containing untold adventures waiting to be had. A
quick flip through these pictures brings a unique perspective to
our own understanding of the US.” –Amy’s Book-et List
“This book gave me some serious wanderlust…So many times we dream
of beaches far away for our next vacation, but I think we’re all
guilty of realizing the beauty of our own backyards. This book
makes me want to sell all my possessions, buy an RV, and travel
across the United States to visit all these breathtaking places.”
–Instagram: @happiestwhenreading
“I found myself being drawn in to topics and areas of the country
that I wouldn’t have thought would interest me.” –Literary
Quicksand
“This atlas is full of stunning photos just as you’d expect from
National Geographic. My travel bucket list has expanded
exponentially after flipping through its pages.” –Instagram:
@readingbetweenthe_wines
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