The World's Best National Parks in 500 Walks

By Mary Caperton Morton

An inspiring and practical reference guide for hikers of all abilities who want to explore the world's national parks. Ever since Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872 as the world's first national park, the movement to preserve natural landscapes and habitats has spread to every continent. The World's Best National Parks in 500 Walks is the perfect inspiration for every explorer, from the armchair traveler to the veteran hiker, with full-color photos and vivid descriptions of some of the world's most spectacular hiking trails. Helpful tips on navigating the routes, planning your trips, and preparing for encounters with wildlife will have you lacing up your boots and strapping on your backpack, whether it's for a short weekday stroll or a multiday expedition on the world's most breathtaking trails.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1645176282
• ISBN13: 9781645176282
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Good starting point

The World’s Best National Parks is a good place to begin considerations for a future trip to any of six continents (polar regions are not included). Helpful maps and alternatives are provided, along with information on access points, distances, elevation gain, difficulty, etc. Overall, however, the photographs are uninspiring. They tend to be taken mid-day and in good weather, and thus provide a general sense of what the area and destination look like. Most of the photos lack an artistic quality which would motivate me to go there—including to several areas where I have been and loved. So I see this book as a useful starting point but not the ultimate determinant whether or not to plan a trip to any of the destinations under consideration.