U.S. National Parks
Browse by Region: General U.S., New England, Mid-Atlantic, the South, Central U.S., Rocky Mountains, Southwest, California & Hawaii, Pacific Northwest & Alaska
Maps: National Geographic Trails Illustrated, Earthwalk Press
Browse by Series/Publisher: Falcon Best Easy Day Hikes, Falcon Hiking Guides, Falcon Pocket Guides, Frommer’s, Fodor’s & Fodor’s In Focus, Lonely Planet, Moon Handbooks, National Geographic, Rough Guide
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Below are suggestions for reading on selected national parks. Full lists of all our national park titles can be found on Regional U.S., Hiking, Outdoors and Maps pages. For up to date information on all parks, consult the U.S. National Park Service.
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General U.S.
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National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States
Featuring 80 all new maps and more than 350 photos, this guide is a perennial favorite with almost a million copies sold in previous editions.
Fodor’s Official Guide to America’s National Parks
Updated with more lodging and dining choices outside the parks, this edition also features additional information on nature parks, scenic and historic trails, battlefields, and historic sites.
Fodor’s National Parks of the West
Gives you everything to see and do in America’s western parks. Experience the best nature trails, scenic overlooks, ranger programs, and picnic spots in each of the West’s 33 national parks.
Frommer’s National Parks of the American West
Advice for every kind of park visitor, from the day-tripper who wants to see the highlights quickly to the back-country camper to the families traveling with kids. This incredibly detailed, complete guide covers every kind of activity available in each park, from hiking to bird watching, with a range of sports for visitors of all ages and skill levels.
Insight Guide to US National Parks West
Frommer’s National Parks with Kids
This incredibly detailed, complete guide covers every kind of activity available in each park, from hiking to bird watching, with a range of sports for visitors of all ages and skill levels.
National Park Architecture Sourcebook
Takes readers on an architectural tour of the remarkable variety of man-made structures that dot the landscape of these spectacular mountains, valleys, deserts, and coastlines.
The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges
Every single lodge accommodation run by the National Park Service is featured, ranging from luxurious inns to rustic cabins.
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New England
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Acadia National Park
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Moon Handbooks’ Acadia National Park
Helps you have a truly personal experience in this beautiful region, suggesting travel strategies and lists of must-see sights so you can decide where you should go, stay, and eat. Includes details on where to hike, paddle, bike, climb, ski, snowshoe, and picnic.
Falcon Pocket Guide To Acadia National Park
An information-packed, pocket-size guide that helps visitors get the most out of their park visit in a unique, convenient, and portable package.
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Mid-Atlantic
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Shenandoah National Park
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Falcon’s Best Easy Day Hikes Shenandoah National Park
Includes concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for twenty-six short hikes on well-defined trails through some of the most spectacular scenery within the park.
Appalachian Trail Guide to Shenandoah National Park with Side Trails
Includes information on use of guide and trail, first aid along the trail, trail history, and Shenandoah National Park.
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the South
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park
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Day and Overnight Hikes Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Takes hikers off the beaten track to the more secluded rambles, from highland meadows and open vistas to pristine mountains streams and pioneer farms. Each profile contains four key elements to help you plan and enjoy the perfect day or overnight hike: detailed trail maps, elevation profiles, directions to trailheads, and trail descriptions.
Falcon’s Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Up-to-date trail information; detailed maps and elevation profiles; clear directions from major access points; difficulty and traffic ratings for each hike; zero-impact camping tips; vacation planning and a hiker’s checklist.
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Everglades National Park
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Falcon’s Exploring Everglades National Park and the Surrounding Area
Whether from canoe or by foot, this guide will enhance the next journey into the remarkable Everglades.
Pocket Naturalist’s Everglades Wildlife
This pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Laminated for durability.
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Central U.S.
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Big Bend National Park
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Falcon’s Hiking Big Bend National Park
Features forty-seven of the finest trails in Texas-from short day hikes to backcountry treks, including: hikes suited to every ability, detailed trail descriptions, GPS-compatible trail maps and route profiles, mile-by-mile directional cues, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and much more.
Enjoying Big Bend National Park
A friendly guide to adventures for everyone.
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Rocky Mountains
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Yellowstone National Park
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Moon’s Yellowstone & Grand Teton
Travel suggestions include: Yellowstone in a Day, Two Weeks in Yellowstone and Grand Teton, Watching Wildlife, and more.
National Geographic Road Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton
Perfect for the motoring traveler, the National Park Road Guides offer topographical maps that point out where to look for wildlife, scenic vistas, geological formations, historical sites, and wildflowers.
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Grand Teton National Park
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Earthwalk Grand Teton National Park Recreation Map
Trails, camping areas, trailheads, backcountry regulations and trip planning information.
Falcon’s Hiking Grand Teton National Park
A detailed and comprehensive guide to all of the hiking trails in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, famous for its rugged beauty and spectacular mountain vistas.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
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Day and Overnight Hikes: Rocky Mountain National Park
First-time, novice, and seasoned hikers hit the trail faster with this practical illustrated guide. Covers the park with original GPS-based trail maps, detailed trail descriptions, overnight camping recommendations, trail guides suitable for different experience levels, and more.
Falcon Pocket Guide To Rocky Mountain National Park
An information-packed, pocket-size guide that helps visitors get the most out of their park visit in a unique, convenient, and portable package.
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Glacier National Park
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Insiders’ Guide to Glacier National Park
Offers travelers, newcomers, and locals the best, most comprehensive information on everything to be found in this dramatically beautiful and vibrant area.
Falcon’s Explore Glacier National Park and Montana’s Flathead Valley
Includes: where to hike or backpack, kayak, snowmobile, and ski; detailed trail descriptions and accurate directions from major access points; full-color foldout GPS-compatible map; facts about the area’s history, flora and fauna, and weathe; lists of contacts and resources, outfitters and guides, and campgrounds.
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Southwest
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National Geographic’s Guide to the National Parks of the Southwest
With these beautifully illustrated and completely reliable National Geographic regional guides in hand, visitors are guaranteed unforgettable national park vacations.
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park
Whether you want to hike the Rim Trail, view endangered California Condors or roar along the Colorado River rapids below, gear up first with this guide to the most inspiring of national parks.
Falcon’s Hiking Grand Canyon National Park
Provides first-hand descriptions and detailed maps for all the developed trails in the Park. Veteran hiker and guidebook author Ron Adkison recommends his favorite routes, from easy day hikes suitable for novices and children to extended backpack trips for intrepid wilderness travelers.
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Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
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Moon’s Zion and Bryce: Including Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante, and Moab
Suggestions for great trips such as the Best of Southern Utah’s National Parks and Standing High: The Best Vistas. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations.
Falcon’s Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks
Features fifty-nine of the finest trails in southwestern Utah-from day hikes to backcountry treks.
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Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
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Falcon’s Best Easy Day Hikes Canyonlands and Arches
Includes concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for twenty short hikes on well-defined trails through some of the most spectacular scenery in southeastern Utah.
Moon’s Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps make navigating these popular national parks uncomplicated.
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California & Hawaii
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Yosemite National Park
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Frommer’s Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Great places to stay in and near the parks, ranging from historic lodges to family-friendly motels plus a complete campground guide for each park; a fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot and identify condors, bobcats, and wildflowers; the best hikes, from ranger-led interpretive walks to challenging backcountry overnights; detailed, accurate park and trail maps.
Moon’s Yosemite
Travel strategies and lists of must-see sights provide you with real insights so you can decide where you should go, stay, and eat — without hassles or regrets. Suggested travel strategies include: If You Only Have One Day, The Hardcore Hiker, Yosemite for Kids, The Waterfall Lover, and Winter Weekend.
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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
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Falcon’s Hiking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Discover 100 of the best hikes in the parks, from easy day hikes to challenging backpacking trips.
Moon’s Sequoia and Kings Canyon Camping and Hiking
Perfect for campers or hikers looking for a back country campsite or a place to pitch a tent. Each camp listing has at-a-glance icons that indicate nearby hiking or biking trails, swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and hot springs.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Lonely Planet Hawaii the Big Island
Including hiking hotspots in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
National Geographic’s Trails Illustrated Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Your essential guide for outdoor exploration in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The brilliantly illustrated topographical representation shows all trails, campsites, and recreational features, plus relevant info on wildlife, history, geology, and archaeology.
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Pacific Northwest & Alaska
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Olympic National Park
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Falcon Pocket Guide To Olympic National Park
Overview and area maps include Hurricane Ridge, Elwha, Lake Crescent, Barnes Point, Mora/La Push, Lake Quinault, and Port Angeles. Detailed PopOut maps feature all of Olympic National Park.
Falcon’s Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park
An updated guide to the best short–under 5- mile–hikes in Washington’s Olympic National Park–perfect for families or people who don’t have a lot of time but still want to enjoy this spectacular park.
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North Cascades National Park
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Falcon’s Hiking the North Cascades: A Guide to More Than 100 Great Hiking Adventures
Mile-by-mile descriptions, maps, and elevation profiles for more than 100 hikes eliminate the guesswork, but not the challenge, of hiking in this mountain paradise.
100 Hikes in Washington’s Glacier Peak Region: The North Cascades
From easy hikes studded with snow-fed waterfalls to challenging hikes up peaks, this fully revised edition of the region’s all-time best-selling guidebook includes trailhead relocations, new rules and regulations, and elevation updates.
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Wrangell National Park
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National Geographic’s Guide to the National Parks of Alaska
With eight major parks–Denali, Gates of the Arctic, Glacier Bay, Katmai, Kenai Fjords, Kobuk Valley, Lake Clark, and Wrangell-St. Elias–Alaska is a world all its own. With this beautifully illustrated and completely reliable regional guide in hand, visitors are guaranteed unforgettable national park vacations.
Hiking Alaska’s Wrangell National Park
The first book of its kind for the largest national park in the United States. Detailed information is provided for navigating fifty of the best hiking routes through 13.2 million acres of Alaskan wilderness.
