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Title:
The 10 best of everything national parks : 800 top picks from coast to coast.
ISBN:
9781426207341
Publication Information:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, 2011.
Physical Description:
478 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Natural wonders -- Landmarks -- Amazing trees -- Waterfalls -- Volcanic wonders -- Fossils and dinosaurs -- Rocks and arches -- Caves -- Wetlands and swamps -- Glaciers -- Geological oddities -- By land -- Short backpacking trips -- Horseback riding -- Day hikes -- Great bicycle rides -- Family friendly hikes -- Walk-up summits -- Canyon hikes -- Winter sports -- Accessible trails -- Day hikes with a twist -- Serious summits -- Rock climbing -- Backpacking : epic hikes -- 4x4 trips -- Trail runs -- Mountain bike rides -- By sea, lake, & river -- Fly-fishing spots -- Lake fishing -- Float trips -- Whitewater thrill rides -- Flat-water trips -- Houseboating trips -- Swimming holes -- Sea kayaking spots -- Scuba and snorkeling sites -- Beaches -- Wind sport locales -- Seasonal enjoyments -- Wildflower blooms -- Fall foliage -- Night skies -- Sunrise, sunset points -- Picnic spots -- Sounds of nature -- Scenic drives -- Wildlife -- Birdwatching sites -- Quirky critters -- Charismatic megafauna -- Ocean life -- Learning experiences -- Guided boat tours -- Bus and shuttle drives -- Books about U.S. parks -- Field excursions -- Ranger programs -- Outfitted adventures -- Literary pilgrimages -- Discovering history -- Age of discovery -- Rock art and petroglyphs -- Native American sites -- Revolutionary War -- Capital attractions -- Civil War -- Forts -- Monuments and memorials -- African-American struggle -- Science and industry -- Presidential footprints -- Sleeping and eating -- Historic lodges -- Backcountry lodges/cabins -- Cabins -- Just-outside-the-park lodging -- Park rooms to beg for -- Culinary delights -- Campgrounds -- RV campgrounds -- Other wonders -- Places to say "I do" or "I will" -- Arts and gardens -- Hike-to views -- Urban escapes -- Island escapes -- Underappreciated parks -- Park contacts -- Author's 10 best national parks.
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