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Author
Publisher
Douglas & McIntyre
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"When award-winning landscape photographer Andrew Thomas visited four of the US National Parks in December 2007, he was mesmerized by their natural beauty. After two return trips within the next twelve months, he began a quest to travel to and photograph all fifty-nine parks of the US National Park Service. Every park is represented by several photos, giving a full impression of the varied geographical features and dramatic mood shifts inherent in...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A personal, lyrical, and idiosyncratic ode to our national parks"--
"For years, America's national parks have provided public breathing spaces in a world in which such spaces are steadily disappearing, which is why close to 300 million people visit the parks each year. Now, to honor the centennial of the National Park Service, Terry Tempest Williams, the author of the beloved memoir When Women Were Birds, returns with The Hour of Land, a literary...
Author
Publisher
Earth Aware Editions
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"From the cascading waterfalls of Yosemite to the unique geothermal features of Yellowstone, the U.S. national parks are among the most breathtaking destinations in the world. Founded to preserve such natural beauty for posterity, the national parks represent one of America's crowning achievements and international treasures. The National Parks: An American Legacy tells the story of the parks through the photography of Ian Shive, today's leading national...
Author
Publisher
Earth Aware Editions
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Explore the majesty of the National Parks through the eyes of contemporary artists"--
ART OF THE NATIONAL PARKS is a beautiful art book that displays the unique beauty of each U.S. National Park, as captured by the Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series. 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. The wildly...
5) Wild America
Author
Publisher
Rucksack Readers
Pub. Date
©2016.
Language
English
Description
"Wild America : A personal celebration of the National Parks. Wild America brings together David Muench, the eminent wilderness photographer, with Roly Smith, the respected travel writer. This book celebrates their personal selection of America's National Parks and protected areas. Its publication marks the centenary of the 'Organic Act', the federal law that established the world's first National Park Service. Share their personal experiences, in...
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"USA National Parks: Lands of Wonder is a celebration of these magnificent parks - packed with beautiful photography and inspiring ideas for your next adventure, whether you want to be alone amid the vast and haunting wilderness of Alaska's Denali Park or get up close to the teeming tropical wildlife of Florida's Everglades. All 62 national parks are covered, showcasing what makes each one unique, with maps, facts and figures, things to do, and when...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Give in to the lure of the untethered life as a van lifer. Thousands of people around the world live nomadic lifestyles from the comfort of their vans or campers, free from the worries of having a permanent residence. If this growing alternative lifestyle appeals to you, 'Van Life For Dummies' is your go-to guide for becoming a van lifer. You'll learn to customize your vehicle, adapt to life on the road, and find the peace and adventure you're seeking....
Author
Publisher
Cameron + Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
Aperture
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
To celebrate the centennial of America's National Park Service, "Picturing America's National Parks" brings together some of the finest landscape photography in the history of the medium, from America's most magnificent and sacred environments. Photography has played an integral role in both the formation of the National Parks and in the depiction of America itself, through this natural resource. From Yosemite to the most recent 2013 addition of Pinnacles...
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