National Geographic Road Atlas 2026: Scenic Drives Edition [United States, Canada, Mexico]

By National Geographic Maps

Book Overview

National Geographic brings its trusted cartography to the back roads. This compact atlas maps out 36 scenic drives across the country's backroads, in-depth guides to 24 top national parks, and everything in between. Here's what's inside:

Trusted National Geographic Accuracy -- Detailed, easy-to-read maps updated annually, with a clear visual hierarchy that puts major landmarks front and center and fades smaller details into the background so you're never squinting at clutter.36 Scenic Drives Across America's Backroads -- Skip the interstate and follow 36 curated scenic drives that trade the fast lane for the back roads, with the views and small-town stops that come along the way.In-Depth Guides to 24 Top National Parks -- Visitor maps and detailed descriptions for 24 of the country's best national parks, backed by National Geographic's nearly century-long partnership with the National Park Service.Sized to Ride Along -- A smaller format that slips into a glove box, door pocket, or seat-back pocket, so it's always within reach instead of taking up space in the trunk.Plan Smarter, Not Just Farther -- State-by-state travel planning resources (tourism offices, road conditions) and place names updated yearly against the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.

Where the pavement slows down, the scenery opens up. National Geographic mapped 36 of the country's best scenic drives -- routes that follow backroads instead of highways, so you can take in small towns, overlooks, and detours you'd miss at interstate speed, whether it's a weekend loop close to home or a longer drive across the state. This atlas is your guide to the roads worth taking the slow way.

This atlas's cartography is built to show the full range of what's out there: major landmarks are surfaced first on the page, while smaller points of interest fade to the background so the map stays easy to read instead of cluttered. That same range carries through the content -- in-depth guides to 24 of the country's largest and most iconic national parks sit alongside the small-town stops and roadside finds along each scenic drive.

Visitor maps and descriptions for each park guide you to the destination that's right for you, backed by National Geographic and the National Park Service's nearly century-long partnership focused on preserving, documenting, and promoting North America's protected natural and historical treasures.

Its compact format makes it just as easy to keep close at hand as it is to pack for a longer trip, so the next scenic overlook or park entrance is never more than a page-flip away, and it slips back into the glove box, door pocket, or seat-back pocket just as easily when the drive is done.

Plan every drive with confidence using a detailed, easy-to-follow atlas that shows the full route at a glance -- beyond what a small screen can offer. Clear, full-color, up-to-date maps make it simple to navigate, discover routes, and spot worthwhile stops along the way. Its smaller size keeps it within arm's reach, tucked in a door pocket, seat-back pocket, or glove box, and mileage charts, driving-time tools, and national park highlights make trip planning easier and more inspiring from the first mile to the last.

Folded Size = 8" x 11"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566957060
• ISBN13: 9781566957069
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: National Geographic Maps
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.9" x 10.6"

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