National Parks Our Living National Treasures

Author : Dr. Gil Lusk
Publisher : Gatekeeper Press
ISBN 13 : 1642374989
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Parks Our Living National Treasures written by Dr. Gil Lusk and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2019-04-20 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Park Service, created in 1916 and now over one hundred years old, has become an immensely popular concept with visitation equal to the national population of the United States every year. Along the way, the Service has picked up a few issues and stresses that endanger the mission of the NPS. Its unique mission is to preserve and protect America's significant natural, cultural, and historical areas for future generations in an unencumbered condition. The areas that are America's Living National Treasures. Those issues need to be addressed to allow the National Park Service to uphold its mission and continue to protect our National Treasures for future generations. This book is dedicated to the identification of some of those issues and presents possible solutions, by capturing the author's experiences over his 35 year career, depicting what working for the Service entails and its challenges. Once the reader has a better feel for work of the National Park Service, there are specific sections dealing with the author's concerns for the future and the changes needed today to bring the Service back to its prime.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780792278641
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Enduring Treasures written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six of the Earth's most remarkable parks on six different continents showcased - from the dense rain forest of Manu National Park in Peru to the rich wildlife of South Africa's Kruger to the desert beauty of Jordan's Petra. Dramatic, informative, and breathtakingly beautiful, the journey through each of these parks explores an amazing corner of the globe.

Author : LIFE Magazine
Publisher : Time Home Entertainment
ISBN 13 : 1547856769
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book LIFE Explores America's National Parks written by LIFE Magazine and published by Time Home Entertainment. This book was released on 2021-05-28 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's national parks are more popular than ever, drawing record numbers of visitors every year. This special issue is a celebration of these parks, representing the best of the geographic and biological diversity of the far-flung U.S. park system. Packed with extraordinary photographs (as well as intriguing data and detailed descriptions), these pages serve not only as a guide to the parks' individual charms, but also as an appreciation of their unmatched—and fragile—natural splendor.

Author : Paul Horsted
Publisher : Golden Valley Press
ISBN 13 : 9780971805378
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Treasures of the National Parks written by Paul Horsted and published by Golden Valley Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Travel back in time and place to experience the grandeur and history of 24 of our most spectacular National Parks "then and now". From the depths of the Grand Canyon to Yosemite valley, from the shorelines of Acadia and Olympic to Yellowstone's geysers, join photographer Paul Horsted as he discovers the sites where pioneering photographers set up their cameras long ago. In precisely-matched photo pairs you'll see the beauty and history of our parks as they appear now and as they looked 75, 100, or even 150 years ago. This beautiful, oversize 240-page book is an invaluable record of our parks for today, as well as a future reference for anyone who cares about these treasured landscapes."--Adapted from publishers promotional description.

Author : Audrey Peterman
Publisher : Fideli Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781604146233
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Our True Nature - Finding a Zest for Life in the National Park System written by Audrey Peterman and published by Fideli Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Audrey's love of nature and the national parks is equaled only by her love for people." -Juan Martinez, National Geographic Emerging Explorer, Wyoming "Audrey opens up the country to us in a whole new way. She weaves the beauty, history and culture she has found in our national parks into a spellbinding story that makes me want to get out there even more." - Rue Mapp, founder, Outdoor Afro, California "In Our True Nature, Audrey Peterman expresses the joy and wonder to be found in our national parks. Her effervescent words bubble with the enthusiasm she has for the parks and all they bring to humanity." - John Poimiroo, CEO, National Parks Promotion Council "Audrey's writing is so vivid, I feel like I am there with her, whether it's in the wilds of Alaska or the historic town of Harpers Ferry, Virginia. This is a welcome guide for anyone interested in history, beauty, nature, travel, adventure or just understanding what it means to be an American." -Al Calloway, historian and writer, Florida ________ Audrey Peterman is a national award winning environmentalist. A native of Jamaica and a citizen of the US, she and her husband Frank co-authored the book, Legacy on the Land: A Black Couple Discovers Our National Treasures and Tells Why Every American Should Care. Since 1995 she has visited more than 160 of the 397 units of the National Park System and is an advocate for their continued protection.

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Publisher : Earth Aware Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781608870219
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Parks written by and published by Earth Aware Editions. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Parks: Our American Landscape is a timeless new look at the immensity, history, and powerful beauty of America’s protected natural landscapes that remain a continued inspiration to generations of Americans. America's national parks and historical sites embody the American spirit. They are windows to our past, homes to some of our rarest plants and animal species, and places where every American can go to find inspiration, peace, and open space. From the iron rails of Steamtown, Pennsylvania to the wilds of Yellowstone, America’s natural parks preserve our culture in as much as they shield our natural world from our own encroachment. The National Parks: Our American Landscape presents a wonderfully updated photographic survey of one of America’s greatest national treasures. Seen through the eyes of the National Parks Conservation Association’s photographer Ian Shive, America’s National Park System come to life through a collection of more than 200 new photographs. Shive's stunning work demonstrates the diversity and awe inspiring beauty of the American wild lands covering the major United States parks from the warm waters of Biscayne, Florida to icy summit of Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park, Alaska.

Author : Amber Share
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593185552
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Subpar Parks written by Amber Share and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **A New York Times Bestseller!** Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America’s national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors. Subpar Parks, both on the popular Instagram page and in this humorous, informative, and collectible book, combines two things that seem like they might not work together yet somehow harmonize perfectly: beautiful illustrations and informative, amusing text celebrating each national park paired with the one-star reviews disappointed tourists have left online. Millions of visitors each year enjoy Glacier National Park, but for one visitor, it was simply "Too cold for me!" Another saw the mind-boggling vistas of Bryce Canyon as "Too spiky!" Never mind the person who visited the thermal pools at Yellowstone National Park and left thinking, “Save yourself some money, boil some water at home.” Featuring more than 50 percent new material, the book will include more depth and insight into the most popular parks, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Acadia National Parks; anecdotes and tips from rangers; and much more about author Amber Share's personal love and connection to the outdoors. Equal parts humor and love for the national parks and the great outdoors, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves to spend time outside as well as have a good read (and laugh) once they come indoors.

Author : Q. T. Luong
Publisher : Terra Galleria Press
ISBN 13 : 9781733576000
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey Through America's National Parks, Second Expanded Edition written by Q. T. Luong and published by Terra Galleria Press. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 300 visits over 25 years, QT Luong ventured deep into each of America's 61 national parks. Art book and guidebook in one, Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey Through America's National Parks presents the photographer's explorations in a sumptuous gallery complemented with informative notes on nature, travel, and image making. Together, they invite photographers and nature lovers to trace his steps to both iconic landscapes and rarely seen remote views. Winner of six national book awards.

Author : Shirley Spencer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692809334
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Our National Parks Alphabet Book written by Shirley Spencer and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique alphabet book celebrates our National Parks and Monuments with bold, vibrant and stylized watercolor paintings. With each letter, a colorful landscape illustrates a park's famous vistas and includes its signature animal, bird and plant life. Children and adults will enjoy this artistic and educational alphabet book. Softcover Edition.

Author : Weldon Owen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1647223709
Total Pages : 89 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of the National Parks (Fifty-Nine Parks) written by Weldon Owen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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"--