On the centennial of the National Park Service, this richly illustrated book offers invaluable advice on exploring America's national park system.

The book delves into issues affecting an array of parks: the iconic western national parks like Yellowstone; the urban parks such as Golden Gate National Recreation Area; historic sites including the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Gettysburg National Military Park; and cultural areas like Mesa Verde National Park that are among America's over 400 national parks.

Twenty-three essays from contributing authors with deep personal and professional connections to the national parks serve as expert guides to places in the park system where:

• much of the nation's biological and cultural diversity is represented;

• ideas such as freedom, civil rights, and conservation were conceived;

• vast wilderness offers solitude and reflection;

• storied landscapes preserve a sense of place;

• the balance between recreation and preservation is tested;

• research and learning engage the next generation;

• the dynamics of nature are being shaped by a changing climate; and

• innovations in technology, sustainability, and stewardship provide a sense of purpose and hope.

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