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National Geographic Secrets of the National Parks 2nd Edition

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Park rangers and local guides uncover sights seldom seen and experiences often missed in 32 amazing national parks.

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.

FEATURED PARKS

EAST
Acadia - Shenandoah - Great Smoky Mountains - Biscayne - Everglades

SOUTHWEST & ROCKIES
Big Bend - Petrified Forest - Grand Canyon - Bryce Canyon - Zion - Capitol Reef - Mesa Verde - Canyonlands - Arches - Rocky Mountain - Wind Cave - Badlands - Theodore Roosevelt - Yellowstone - Grand Teton - Glacier

PACIFIC
Mount Rainier - Olympic - Crater Lake - Redwood - Yosemite - Channel Islands - Sequoia & Kings Canyon - Death Valley - Joshua Tree - Hawaii Volcanoes - Haleakala

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Patsy Jeffcoat (Alabama, United States)
Great tips

We got this book along with an annual park pass for our grandson who is planning a cross country trip including several national parks. He was excited to receive the book and immediately started sharing great info from it.

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Sally Lancette (Wisconsin, United States)
Excellence

Beautifully written and illustrated. Can’t wait to visit .