National Geographic Ultimate Guide to the National Parks: A Complete Tour of All 63 U.S. Parks

Full of expert advice on the best trails, scenic drives, wildlife spotting, must-do adventures, and more, this comprehensive guide is the ultimate resource for your next great escape to all 63 national parks in the U.S.

Discover America’s wildly beautiful landscapes, monuments, and historic places with carefully curated expert recommendations, complemented by brand-new National Geographic photography to inspire your next adventure:

• Tips and tricks to experience the best every park has to offer, from the otherworldly sand dunes of New Mexico’s White Sands National Park to the northern wonderland of the Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska

• Maps of every park highlighting points of interest, including a pull-out wall map to pin your progress as you make your way through every park

• Expert recommendations for the best walking and hiking trails, scenic overlooks, campgrounds, drives, and wildlife spotting

• Curated lists of thrilling adventures from kayaking and biking to backpacking and sand-boarding
• Park ranger recommendations for off-the-beaten-path sites and hidden gems within every park

• Planning information from when to visit; park fees, passes, and reservation requirements; and visitor center information and accommodations

• Beautiful and never-before-seen National Geographic photography that will inspire you to pack your bags and get out and explore

• And so much more!

Whatever outdoor adventure is calling your name—from rafting the Colorado River to climbing majestic peaks to forested nature walks—you’ll find what you’re looking for in this comprehensive guidebook. All that’s left to do is pick your park and go explore!

• 736 pages