Breathtaking picture and informative prose bring these national treasures to vibrant life. Whether considering a vacation or simply armchair travelers, readers will be entertained by this incisive look at America’s astonishingly diverse collection of 59 national parks, complete with information on when and where to go, what to do when you get there, and where to eat and sleep if you are going to stay awhile. With bonus material on other points of interest in the vicinity of the parks, this is an indispensable guide for any fan of great photography and the great outdoors.