National Geographic's Guide to State Parks

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The United States has over 5,000 State Parks, totaling over 12 million acres. Their annual visitation numbers are staggering - 750 million, three times the number of visits made to national parks. State parks comprise a multitude of diverse scenic wonders, yet few are known beyond their immediate areas. This guide book introduces you to over 200 of the wildest and most scenic of the parks as well as some that stand out for their cultural or historical significance.

The Problem

There are many publications about the national parks of North America and most are quite well known with such familiar names as Yosemite, Glacier, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, however many of the state parks throughout the United States are equally as spectacular but only known locally. Comprehensive publications of state parks are few and far between and most of the literature is in the form of hand-outs that are given at the park entrances.

The Solution

National Geographic's Guide to the State Parks of the United States is one publication that exclusively covers over 200 of the most diverse and unique of the nation's state parks in all 50 states. This book, recently updated and now in paperback, details outstanding scenery and nature, historic and cultural sites, recreational activities, wildlife watching, camping & RVing and lodging and contains 32 maps and 250 color photographs.

The guide book is divided by regions of the U.S. to include state parks in New England, Middle Atlantic, Southeast, Great Lakes, Central Plains, South Central, Southwest, The Rockies, Northwest and Far West. There are 4 to 6 state parks detailed in each state. Although not every park is covered in this publication, one can spend quite a bit of time just exploring the one's detailed in this book and get plenty of satisfaction. This guide brings you expert advice on what to see and do and will help you organize your visits to these state parks. It is highlighted by vivid pictures that capture the immense diversity of the parks, from deserts to rain forests to mountains to seacoasts all offering fantastic family vacations.

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National Geographic Guide to the State Parks

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National Geographic's Guide to the Interstates Crossing America

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