Books for Park and Recreation Month

By Coll Rowe | June 27 2024 | Environmental Science

In celebration of Park and Recreation Month in July, we are sharing books about national parks around the United States and about the parts of nature that make them exceptional and unique.

The Global Forest
The Global Forest
Forty Ways Trees Can Save Us
Diana Beresford-Kroeger
978-0-14-312016-2

This illustrated volume from National Geographic reveals the story and remarkable success of “America’s best idea” and is an official book of the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Service.

$16.00 US
Nov 29, 2011
Paperback
192 Pages
Penguin Books
National Geographic The National Parks
National Geographic The National Parks
An Illustrated History
Kim Heacox
978-1-4262-1559-9
The perfect gift for the millions of National Parks visitors, outdoor and history enthusiasts, as well as fans of Ken Burns's national bestseller The National Parks, this illustrated volume from National Geographic reveals the story and remarkable success of "America's best idea" and is an official book of the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Service.
$50.00 US
Oct 27, 2015
Hardcover
384 Pages
National Geographic
Leave Only Footprints
Leave Only Footprints
My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park
Conor Knighton
978-1-9848-2355-7

From CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Conor Knighton, a behind-the-scenery look at his year traveling to each of America’s National Parks, discovering the most beautiful places and most interesting people our country has to offer.

$19.00 US
Apr 06, 2021
Paperback
336 Pages
Crown
The Songs of Trees
The Songs of Trees
Stories from Nature's Great Connectors
David George Haskell
978-0-14-311130-6

The author of the The Pulitzer Prize finalist The Forest Unseen visits with nature’s most magnificent networkers―trees.

$18.00 US
Apr 03, 2018
Paperback
304 Pages
Penguin Books
National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States 9th Edition
National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States 9th Edition
National Geographic
978-1-4262-2166-8

Updated throughout with the latest information from park rangers and National Geographic’s own acclaimed travel writers, this fully revised and comprehensive guidebook includes the newest additions to the United States park system―Indiana Dunes, White Sands, and Gateway Arch national parks.

$28.00 US
Feb 02, 2021
Paperback
528 Pages
National Geographic
Where the Deer and the Antelope Play
Where the Deer and the Antelope Play
The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside
Nick Offerman
978-1-101-98469-7

A literary journey to America’s frontier inspired by three journeys Nick has taken in the recent past.

$28.00 US
Oct 12, 2021
Hardcover
352 Pages
Dutton
National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States, 3rd Edition
National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States, 3rd Edition
400+ Parks, Monuments, Battlefields, Historic Sites, Scenic Trails, Recreation Areas, and Seashores
National Geographic
978-1-4262-2233-7
$40.00 US
Oct 18, 2022
Hardcover
560 Pages
National Geographic
National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks
National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks
Jon Waterman
978-1-4262-2057-9
The first book of its kind, this stunning atlas showcases America's spectacular park system from coast to coast, richly illustrated with an inspiring and informative collection of maps, graphics, and photographs.
$65.00 US
Nov 19, 2019
Hardcover
432 Pages
National Geographic
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