National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks by Jonathan Waterman

There's none of the 'In the Tetons, Camp at Gros Ventre eat at the Chuck Wagon at Moose Junction.' 'The best hike in Yosemite is the trail to the top of Half Dome See Tuolumne Meadows too.' 'If you hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, bring plenty of water to drink on the hike back up.' The short writeups in this book of the major parks focus on geologic and historical details. Voyageurs + Hundreds of square miles in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe area were opened for sulfide ore mining by the Obama administration. Mountainous parts of all the western states by the Forest Service.Ĭentral plains, lakes and mountains pp. Northeastern Arizona is managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. ) The map on page 11 shows various federal lands: a vast amount of the Rocky Mountains and west are federal lands: most of the state of Nevada, and great swaths of Wyoming, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska are managed by the Bureau of Land Management. (There are also many fine state parks, county and local parks, trails, waterways, and my favorite, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Not including national forests (managed by the forest service) nor wildlife refuges (managed by the fish and wildlife service) nor bureau of land management land.

The others include national monuments, memorials, historic parks, historic sites, military parks, battlefields, recreation areas, seashores, wild and scenic rivers, preserves, and other (p. 42) among more than 400 units of the national park system (p.

National Geographic atlas of the National Parks, Jon Waterman, 2019.

See Amber Share's humorous, ironic posters of actual 1-star reviews of National Parks. 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 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.

National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks by Jonathan Waterman