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"Profiles of 60 parks--from battlefields to national seashores--administered by the National Park Service, highlighting their diverse appeal and available outdoor activities. A brief glimpse is given of 29 additional parks, including the newly created Indiana Sand Dunes." --
25) Secrets of the national parks: the expert's guide to the best experiences beyond the tourist trail
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A guide to visiting thirty-two of the national parks in the United States, highlighting little-known parks, beaches, and trails.
29) Ellis Island
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Briefly describes the history of Ellis Island, what happened there when it was used as an immigration station, and how it became a national park in 1965.
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"Visitors from far and wide flock to U.S. national parks to explore their beauty. Little do they know that the National Park Service (NPS) has been designing and enhancing the parks for more than a hundred years. It is no small task! But the NPS proves time and again that it is up to the job"--Provided by publisher.
34) Bryce Canyon
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"Despite its name, Bryce Canyon is not a canyon at all, but an incredible range of natural stone amphitheaters. Its rippling red rock towers called hoodoos and limestone cliffs are otherworldly. Readers will tour the parks beautiful landscapes and get an in-depth look at its many plants and animals. They will also learn about the parks origins, when humans first came to the area, and much more. Features include engaging sidebars that highlight unique...
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With wit, heartwarming stories and a keen insight into new and exciting ways to see both the past and the future of the country, the actor, writer and woodworker takes a literary journey to America's frontier to celebrate the people and landscape that have made it great.
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"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: 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...
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"The author of How to Date Men When You Hate Men examines Americans' obsession with freedom, travel, and the open road in this funny, entertaining travelogue that blends the humorous observations of Bill Bryson with the piercing cultural commentary of Jia Tolentino"--
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"The summer of 1871, a team of thirty-two men set out on the first scientific expedition across Yellowstone. Through uncharted territory, some of the day's most renowned scientists and artists explored, sampled, sketched, and photographed the region's breathtaking wonders--from its white-capped mountain vistas and thundering falls to its burping mud pots and cauldrons of molten magma. At the end of their adventure, the survey packed up their specimens...
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"Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America's national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors"--