If you have visited a specific Park you can look it up and relive your trip. The large, coffee table book opens with a discussion of the National Park system and from there breaks down the Parks by area Eastern Coast and Forest Parks, Central Plains, Lakes and Mountains Parks, Desert Southwest Parks, Pacific Northwest Parks, Alaska and Hawaii Parks and More National Parks at a Glance.Įach Park featured is introduced with words, maps and photos. My Opinion:ĭo I really have to write that this a most stunning book? It is from National Geographic so you know the photos are going to be out of this world – and they are. 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.
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. JON WATERMAN is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and adventurer who has received three grants from the National Geographic Society Expeditions Council. A heartfelt foreword from National Geographic CEO Gary Knell reminds us how important these lands are to our lives and our national pride. With striking imagery and state-of-the-art graphics reflecting details of wildlife, climate, culture, archaeology, recreation, and more, this lush reference provides an up-close look at what makes these lands so special–and so uniquely American. Former ranger and author Jonathan Waterman introduces readers to the country’s scenic reserves and highlights the extraordinary features that distinguish each: magnificent landmarks, thriving ecosystems, representative wildlife, fascinating histories, and more. 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.įrom the white sand beaches of Dry Tortugas to the snowy peaks of Denali, this captivating book combines authoritative park maps with hundreds of graphics and photographs to tell the stories of America’s sixty one beloved national parks. I thank TLC Book Tours for sending me a copy at no charge for my honest review.Ībout National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks: The National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks by Jon Waterman would have been an awesome asset to have during those travels. That left a lot of time for visiting different states and especially lots of National Parks and Monuments along the way.
In between we pretty much went wherever we wanted to go. When we were traveling in our fifthwheel we didn’t really have a schedule beyond being in New Jersey for Thanksgiving and Georgia for Christmas.
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