A former ranger with the U.S. National Park Service (1977-85, most of that time in Alaska), Kim also served on the 1989 National Park Service EXXON VALDEZ Oil Spill Task Force. Well, it doesn't have to be but it better be with that lineage. National Geographic The National Parks, An Illustrated History. Of course, it is the visit to any of the parks that is the real gift. Did not disappoint. Overview. My wife and I have started planning trips to see the national parks. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I share that admiration and only wish I could see all he has seen and written about but there are so many sites and most likely not enough days... It’s interesting to read this book immediately after reading Mark Kenyon’s That Wild Country. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. It wasn't as large as this one since there are now more parks and other units in the National Park System. Stunning photos and I enjoyed learning the history of how our parks were formed. THE NATIONAL PARKS: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY by National Geographic by Kim Heacox. For your consideration - National Geographic - the National Parks, An Illustrated History, 100 Years of American Splendor by Kim Heacox. Please try again. Everyone in the house took a turn looking at it on Christmas Morning. Check out the new book The National Parks: An Illustrated History from National Geographic and the new special Wild Yellowstone on Nat Geo … An inspired tribute to the astonishing beauty and priceless cultural treasures of America’s National Parks, this volume is a lavish celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. I wanted something to inspire and help learn about the parks. The National Parks: An Illustrated History. The photograph were some of the best scenic photography one should fine then, (this would have been in the sixties), but they didn't look as real as the photos in this book. Showcasing the very best of National Geographic's photographs, combined with an expertly told history: from the multi-hued layers of the Grand Canyon to the verdigris flame of An inspired tribute to the astonishing beauty and priceless cultural treasures of America's National Parks, this volume is a lavish celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2020. But as far as coffee table books go it was a very good one. So this book was an excellent Christmas gift. I am sure this was more of a post office issue and not Amazon's fault, and it didn't affect the actual cover or any of the pages, so it wasn't a big deal. Trail … Learn more about him at www.kimheacox.com. Less text and more photos also. Be the first to ask a question about National Geographic The National Parks. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. The pics were superb and there was just enough text to generate interest to do more research on whatever park the words were describing. Beautiful pictures and so much information about the history of how these amazing places became national parks. The book is in 'Like New' condition. The National Geographic Illustrated History Of National Parks Item 89891 This is the guide by National Geographic that celebrates the 100-year history of our National Parks. Showcasing the very best of National Geographic's photographs, combined with an expertly told history: from the multi-hued layers of the Grand Canyon to the verdigris flame of the Statue of Liberty, this book presents a breathtaking panorama of the National Parks. Book presents the natural and cultural heritage of each National Park; Includes rich descriptions and interesting stories that take the reader on an informative tour; Hardcover; 384 pages; National Geographic Secrets of the National Parks. There are a couple pull-outs showing mountain ranges and one showing one of the tallest trees with a little man on a branch to show how ta. Gorgeous book that tells the history of our national park systems in photos and story with beautiful maps. The pictures are beautiful but the structure of the book is terrible and makes it difficult to use for anything other than just picture browsing. Beautifully illustrated with 160 stunning colour images. Better scientific understanding of protecting wildlife, native plants, and natural resources has strengthened the commitment of the role of national parks. Kim's 2005 Glacier Bay memoir, The Only Kayak, now in its ninth printing, was a 2006 PEN USA Literary Award finalist in creative non-fiction. Let's preserve these and more, much more. I love visiting the wilderness, hiking the trails, and generally enjoying the geology and history. Unable to add item to List. Disappointed with the condition of this book. Wonderful mix of narrative history and illustrative photography, My husband and I have a lifelong goal to visit all the US National Parks. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. In fact used would be how I would describe it. This extensive travel planner covers not just the 58 official National Parks but also the nearly 350 additional properties in the Park Service's domain. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for National Geographic The National Parks: An Illustrated History at Amazon.com. Here's a tip: at the beginning of the sections, or next to a picture, they will put a little blurb from a previous Nat Geo magazine that describes the picture. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2017, Great well made, USA National Parks well explained. For example, give me everything about Sequoia National Park in the section for when it was established. Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey Through America's National Parks, Second Expanded Edition, National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States: 400+ Parks, Monuments, Battlefields, Historic Sites, Scenic Trails, Recreation Areas, and Seashores, The National Parks of the United States: A Photographic Journey, America's National Parks: An American Legacy, National Geographic Rarely Seen: Photographs of the Extraordinary, Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places, Great Lodges of the National Parks: The Companion Book to the PBS Television Series. The National Parks: America’s Best Idea An Illustrated History (2009) by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns. National Geographic The National Parks collects the very best of National Geographic's photographs, combined with an expertly told history: from the multi-hued layers of the Grand Canyon to the verdigris flame of the Statue of Liberty, this book presents a breathtaking panorama of the National Parks… When I was a kid my dad had a book published by National Geographic on the National Parks. A beautiful gift to give or keep, National Geographic's The National Parks: An Illustrated History offers a breathtaking tour of the very best of America's national treasures. The pictures are breath-taking and make you want to visit each park to see it for yourself. This stunning volume collects the very best of National Geographic's photographs, combined with an expertly told history: from the multi-hued layers of the Grand Canyon to the verdigris flame of the Statue of Liberty, this book presents a breathtaking parama of the National Parks. Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021. Consider this as a gift book for anyone, even yourself. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 will be long remembered as a Dumpster fire of a year. From the beginning right up to Obama. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I would purchase it again. There was a problem loading your book clubs. This book brings new meaning to the word "centerfold". Not sure it’s fair for me to give this a star rating because mostly I looked at the pretty pictures because the writing was rather boring. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. This extensive travel planner covers not just the 58 official National Parks but also the nearly 350 additional properties in the Park Service's domain. Need to get serious about prioritizing and planning some family vacations to visit at least a few more parks. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I was hoping for more written history. You'll read it over and over and over and over again. This selection, however, is complete with maps, graphs, timelines, posters and illustrations. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I love this book ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~, Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2016. The Dust-Jacket is in very good condition, but has a couple scratches on the back cover. This book brings new meaning to the word "centerfold". Everyone should see it. It inspires me to get out and enjoy what the National Park Service has to offer. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Parks & Campgrounds Travel Reference (Books), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.