Discover dramatic landscapes and the most spectacular sights. From
sea to shining sea, America is host to some of the most dramatic
landscapes on Earth. Whether you are a camper or a nature buff, you
will find here such spectacular sights as the tallest trees of the
Redwood, the desert of Death Valley, the gorge of Grand Canyon, the
snowy mountains of Mount Rainier and the jagged peaks of the Grand
Teton. With facts and trivia that reveal the majesty and diversity
of these national treasures, along with inspiring nature quotes,
The Little Book of US National Parks covers all 63 parks,
highlighting the most-visited conservation areas. Among them are
Acadia, Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Mount
Rainier, Rocky Mountains, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Zion. For
nature-lovers, hikers and visitors, this journey through the
nation's natural wonders, their landmarks and inhabitants, is both
armchair tourism and inspiration to get out there and explore.
SAMPLE QUOTE: 'National parks are the best idea we ever had.
Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our
best rather than our worst.' Wallace Stegner, novelist and
environmentalist SAMPLE FACT: At Voyageurs National Park in
Minnesota, visitors can see and touch rocks that are half as old as
the planet Earth. (Daily Telegraph, 21 May 2015)
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