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The Parklands, Trails and Secrets from the National Parks of the United States
Discover The Parklands, a book about Trails and Secrets from the National Parks of the United States by gestalten and Parks Project
Joshua Tree in southern California was declared a national monument on August 10, 1936, and designated by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve in 1984. It was granted national park status on October 31, 1994, by the Desert Protection Act, which also increased the park’s size by 234,000 acres. In 2019, the park was extended again. The Sand to Snow National Monument borders the park to the west.
An icon of America’s majestic beauty, Yosemite attracts visitors and mountaineers with its quiet grandeur, massive cliffs, and mighty waterfalls. The park’s highest waterfall, Yosemite Falls, plunges more than 2,425 feet (739 m). Discover more facts about the Yosemite National Park in The Parklands a book by gestalten and Parks Project.
Acadia National Park in Maine is also featured in The Parklands by gestalten and Parks Project. The book explains how a small group of artists caught the eye of America’s wealthy elite, turning this lone island into one of the premier tourist destinations in the country.
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the greatest natural wonders on earth and bears silent witness to two billion years of geological history. Numerous trails crisscross the landscape on both the North Rim and the South Rim, all of them with stopping points offering breathtaking views across the ancient landscape; the park’s oldest rocks are almost two million years old. The Parklands explores the most fascinating parts of this national park.
Known for its starry skies and temple-like rock formations, Big Bend National Park rises up from a seemingly endless desert in the Southern part of Texas. Find out more about this park in The Parklands by gestalten and Parks Project.
Besides the vast expanse of desert, Big Bend has a number of geological wonders, including a group of giant boulders—some of them balancing quite precariously. These wonders can be reached by a trail through the Grapevine Hills and the deep-sided Santa Elena Canyon, which has walls shooting straight up from the river, some 1,500-feet (4,60-m) tall. Find out more about it in The Parklands, a book by gestalten and Parks Project.
Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is one of the greatest natural wonders on earth. This unique place bears silent witness to two billion years of geological history.
Used by NASA to test equipment for Mars landings, the otherworldly sandy Great Sand Dunes form the quietest park in the Lower 48. Explore this wonderful park in Southern Colorado with The Parklands a book by gestalten and Park Projects.
Yosemite is so iconic, it’s easy to think you’ve already been before you ever step foot in the park. Located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, the park boasts picture-book (or, let’s say, Mac OS wallpaper) landscapes with vistas so famous they turned the park into one of the most heavily visited in the country.
Yosemite icon and hiker’s challenge, Half Dome rises above the park wilderness. Keen climbers embark in a 14–16-mile (23–26 km) round-trip to ascend the 8,836-feet (2,693-m) monolith and are rewarded with magnificent views across the park.
Six of the world’s tallest 10 trees can be found in Redwoods National Park. Besides Hyperion, there is Helios, Nugget, Icarus, Laurelin, and Orion. Most of them have names taken from ancient Greek mythology. Learn more about this park in The Parklands by gestalten and Parks Project.
Yosemite. Grand Canyon. Death Valley. Big Sur. Covering a remarkable 84 million acres rich in wildlife and histories, these astonishing spaces brim with natural wonders. Home to the world’s tallest trees, the largest carnivores, colossal waterfalls, and plantlife as far as the eye can see, National Parks are an intrinsic part of the culture and landscape of America.

The Parklands

Trails and Secrets from the National Parks of the United States

A fresh view of North America’s stunning natural wonders.

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Yosemite. Grand Canyon. Death Valley. Big Sur. Covering a remarkable 84 million acres, rich in wildlife and history, these astonishing spaces are full to the brim with natural wonders. Home to the world’s tallest trees, the largest carnivores, colossal waterfalls, and plantlife as far as the eye can see, National Parks are American not only in scale; They are an intrinsic part of the culture and landscape.

The Parklands takes you on a thrilling tour in every direction, with a special focus on sustainable, low-impact exploration. Whether you like birdwatching, hiking, stargazing, or simply forest bathing, this book gives you essential information, along with quirky facts, to help plan your own adventures in the American wild. Buckle up your boots, hit the trail, and remember: leave no trace behind.

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