National Park Week | Overton High

1) Feral: losing myself and finding my way in America's national parks

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"After a decade as an assistant to high-powered LA executives, Emily Pennington left behind her structured life and surrendered to the pull of the great outdoors. With a tight budget, meticulous routing, and a temperamental minivan she named Gizmo, Emily embarked on a yearlong road trip to sixty-two national parks, hell-bent on a single goal: getting through the adventure in one piece. She was instantly thrust into more chaos than she'd bargained...

2) America the beautiful?: one woman in a borrowed Prius on the road most traveled

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Roberson, Blythe

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"The author of How to Date Men When You Hate Men examines Americans' obsession with freedom, travel, and the open road in this funny, entertaining travelogue that blends the humorous observations of Bill Bryson with the piercing cultural commentary of Jia Tolentino"--

3) Lodge: an indoorsy tour of America's national parks

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Humphrey, Max

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Max Humphrey shines a light on 10 rustic National Park lodges in all their airy, timeworn splendor. No historic photos here; the images of the architecture and interiors are as they look today, highlighting these storied places in a fresh, alluring way. Sure, the lobbies are the main stage, but Humphrey touches on grand dining rooms, guest rooms, and rustic canteens alike. He writes about the buildings themselves in terms of the historical goings-on...

4) Knitting the national parks: 63 easy-to-follow designs for beautiful beanies inspired by the US national parks

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Bates, Nancy

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"Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping and unique landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks. From the brightly colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Montana's Glacier National Park to the regal granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome in California's Yosemite Valley, the US National Parks contain some of the most recognizable and iconic natural landmarks in the world. Capture the majesty each national park offers with original beanie...

5) National parks: a kid's guide to America's parks, monuments and landmarks

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McHugh, Erin

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Young history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts alike will appreciate this kid's guide to America's national parks, such as Acadia National Park, Everglades National Park, Sequoia National Park and Zion National Park. It also introduces readers to famous monuments and landmarks along the way. Includes fun facts, side bars, a bird watch guide for each location, and a glossary.

6) Olmsted and Yosemite: civil war, abolition, and the national park idea

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Diamant, Rolf

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A different narrative of the founding of the national park system. For far too long, all the credit for the national parks has been vested with either mythic "rugged Western pioneers" or a "visionary" like John Muir or Theodore Roosevelt. It is time to revisit Olmsted's Yosemite Report and its enduring vision of popular government using its resources to improve people's lives as an important element to those who fought for a new birth of American...

7) Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park: A Guide to the Park's Greatest Hiking Adventures

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Discover the 82 greatest hikes within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Everyone from the avid trekker to family day-hiker will find a new trail to enjoy in the Smokies. Each hike is covered by concise descriptions, detailed maps, and turn-by-turn directions. Set out confidently, and enjoy glorious views and peaceful wilderness.

8) The World Almanac road trippers' guide to national parks: 5,001 things to do, learn, and see ...for... yourself

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Rosenthal, John

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"From the rugged, rocky coasts of Acadia to the geysers and hot springs of Yellowstone to the in-your-face beauty of the Grand Canyon, the national parks of North America offer visitors a new sight or bucket-list-worthy experience at every turn. The World Almanac Road Trippers' Guide to National Parks provides detailed history, itineraries, visitor information, gorgeous photography, recommended hiking routes, and other not-to-be-missed sites and activities...

9) The power of scenery: Frederick Law Olmsted and the origin of national parks

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Drabelle, Dennis

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"The Power of Scenery tells the story of how America's national parks came to be, with Frederick Law Olmsted's insights and energy serving to link three jewels: Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Niagara Falls State Park"--

10) Treasured lands: a photographic odyssey through America's national parks

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Luong, QT

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"In an odyssey that spanned more than 20 years and 300 visits, QT Luong focused his lenses on iconic landscapes and rarely seen remote views, presenting his journey in this sumptuous array of more than 500 images. Accompanying the collection of scenic masterpieces is a guide that includes maps of each park, as well as extended captions that detail where and how the photographs were made. Designed to inspire visitors to connect with the parks and invite...

11) Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Balfour, Amy C

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Lonely Planet guidebooks

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Lonely Planet's Great Smoky Mountains National Park is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike on the mother of all footpaths, the Appalachian Trail, cycle through the beautiful, historic valley of Cades Cove, and learn how early settlers made ends meet at the Mountain Farm Museum -- all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National...

12) Complete national parks of the United States: 400+ parks, monuments, battlefields, historic sites, scenic trails, recreation areas, and seashores

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White, Mel

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The country's national parks, scenic trails, seashores, historic areas, and more are once again open for tourists! This guide maps out the America's national parks, starting in the northeast and working to the Pacific and Alaska. Brief listings focus on the history of the location, and highlights reasons to include it in your day-trip or vacation. Even if you are just viewing them in your armchair, you can explore the majesty of these lands and their...

13) Requiem for America's Best Idea: National Parks in the Era of Climate Change

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Yochim, Michael J

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In his enthusiastic explorations and fervent writing, Michael J. Yochim "was to Yellowstone what Muir was to Yosemite. . . . Other times, his writing is like that of Edward Abbey, full of passion for the natural world and anger at those who are abusing it," writes foreword contributor William R. Lowry. In 2013 Yochim was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). While fighting the disease, he wrote Requiem for America's Best Idea. The book establishes

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14) Your guide to the national parks

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Oswald, Michael Joseph

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"His full-color travel guidebook is the ultimate tool to simplify your travel planning. Detailed maps highlighting popular attractions and trailheads help visualize your itinerary. Lodging, camping, and hiking tables make choosing where to stay and what trails to hike easy. Hiking is explored in depth, but you'll find details, including outfitter essentials, on all the most popular activities. Whether you're looking to raft the Grand Canyon, see Old...

15) The art of the national parks

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Fifty-Nine Parks (Firm)

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"Explore the majesty of the National Parks through the eyes of contemporary artists"-- Fifty-Nine Parks collaborated with some of the world's foremost contemporary artists and designers to create original posters that celebrate the unique beauty of the U.S. National Park system. Each poster is a contemporary take on the W.P.A. posters of the 1930s, resulting in a one-of-a-kind tribute to the majesty of the national parks.

16) USA national parks: the complete guide to all 63 parks

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Lomax, Becky

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Moon travel handbooks

17) The national parks cookbook: the best recipes from (and inspired by) America's national parks

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Ly, Linda

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Great outdoor cooking

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Feast on the flavors of America's national parks with delicious recipes inspired by their iconic lodges, landscapes, and chefs. Since the world's first-ever national park--Yellowstone--was established, national parks have fed millions of hungry visitors in their historic dining rooms and restaurants. From Acadia's famous puffy popovers to Zion's loaded Navajo tacos, guests have long enjoyed a range of unique regional cuisines, meals made from foraged...

18) National Geographic atlas of the National Parks

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Waterman, Jonathan

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"Profiles of 60 parks--from battlefields to national seashores--administered by the National Park Service, highlighting their diverse appeal and available outdoor activities. A brief glimpse is given of 29 additional parks, including the newly created Indiana Sand Dunes." --

19) The national parks: preserving America's wild places

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Koch, Falynn

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History comics (First Second)

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"Join our intrepid tour guides (a Sasquatch and a bald eagle) as they introduce us to the visonaries, artists, and lovers of the American landscape who fought against corruption and self-interest to carve out and protect these epic places for future generations. It's the story of the ongoing battle to ensure the most beautiful spaces in the world are not gated up or destroyed, but preserved and accessible to all! See for yourself how the idea of national...

20) USA's national parks

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Lonely Planet guidebooks

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Lonely Planet is your passport to USA's National Parks, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice./Crane your neck at giant rock formations in Yosemite, test your nerves on the astounding Go-ing-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, watch the sunset over the Grand Canyon; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of USA's National Parks and begin your journey now!/Coverage includes: California, Alaska & the Pacific...