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Capital sporting grounds Capital sporting grounds Brett L. Abrams "The stadium for the expansion Washington Nationals baseball team cost more than $600 million and while opponents decried the waste of taxpayer money, supporters said the stadium would generate econo… OL12499369W
Our national parks Our national parks Lucia Raatma Explains the history of the national parks in the United States, and how the parks are managed and enjoyed today. OL15050562W
Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park Stephen Feinstein "A virtual tour of Yosemite National Park, with chapters devoted to the history of this region, history of the park, plant and animal life, environmental problems facing the park, and activities in t… OL15053754W
Great Sand Dunes National Monument Great Sand Dunes National Monument David Petersen Describes the history, landscape, wildlife, and available activities of Great Sand Dunes National Monument. OL15968619W
Isle Royale National Park Isle Royale National Park Joan Kalbacken Describes the history, landscape, and wildlife of the oldest, largest, and only island national park in the United States. OL15969819W
Hiking Canyonlands And Arches National Parks A Guide To The Parks Greatest Hikes Hiking Canyonlands And Arches National Parks A Guide To The Parks Greatest Hikes Bill Schneider xii, 227 p. : 23 cm OL17466981W
Fodor's 2011 Arizona & the Grand Canyon Fodor's 2011 Arizona & the Grand Canyon Cate Starmer TRAVEL & HOLIDAY GUIDES. This Fodor's full-color guide paints an unforgettable picture of Arizona with vibrant maps, vividly illustrated features, and stunning color photos. "Fodor's Arizona" feature… OL17666656W
National Geographic guide to national parks National Geographic guide to national parks National Geographic Society (U.S.) Discusses Glacier, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Wind Cave, Mount Rainier, Redwood, Olympic, Badlands, Crater Lake and others. OL17744849W
Arches National Park Arches National Park David Petersen Describes the history, landscape, wildlife, and available activities of Arches National Park. OL1800565W
Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon National Park David Petersen Describes the history, sights, and facilities of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. OL1800575W
Naturalist's Big Bend Naturalist's Big Bend C. M. Fleming,Roland H. Wauer "In southwest Texas, where the Rio Grande arcs southward into Mexico, lies Big Bend National Park - 708,221 acres of river floodplain, desert, grasslands, and majestic moutains. The wealth of the Big… OL18653423W
Denali National Park and Preserve Denali National Park and Preserve David Aretha "A virtual tour of Denali National Park and Preserve, with chapters devoted to the history of this Alaska region, history of the park, plant and animal life, environmental problems facing the park, a… OL18760546W
Grand Canyon Grand Canyon Kathleen Bryant 306 pages : 19 cm OL19718943W
Acadia National Park Acadia National Park Audra Wallace Young readers will love exploring the seaside cliffs and sea caves that can be found in Acadia National Park. They ll also enjoy discovering the park s plants, animals, and other landforms all in the… OL19730864W
The hour of land The hour of land Terry Tempest Williams "A personal, lyrical, and idiosyncratic ode to our national parks"-- "For years, America's national parks have provided public breathing spaces in a world in which such spaces are steadily disappear… OL20028097W
Science, conservation, and national parks Science, conservation, and national parks Gary E. Machlis,Holly D. Doremus,Steven R. Beissinger,David D. Ackerly As the US National Park Service marks its centennial in 2016, parks and protected areas worldwide are under increasing threat from a variety of factors, including storms and fires of greater severity… OL20049752W
Big Bend National Park Big Bend National Park Nate Frisch "An exploration of Big Bend National Park, including how its desert canyons were formed, its history of preservation, and tourist attractions such as the hiking route called Chimneys Trail"-- OL21297209W
Guide to the National park areas Guide to the National park areas David L. Scott,Kay W. Scott "In this comprehensive guide to nearly 250 sites east of the Mississippi, the beauty, wonder, and history of these National Park lands are at your fingertips. David and Kay Scott's informative text, … OL24134672W
Frommer's national parks of the American West Frommer's national parks of the American West Barbara Laine,Don Laine More than 65 million people visit the national parks annually-and overcrowding has become a serious problem. So we sent our authors out to hit the trails and campsites to figure out how to beat the c… OL2735359W
Haunted hikes Haunted hikes Andrea Lankford "Combining the popularity of ghost stories with the traditional aspects of a park trail guide, these creepy hikes lead courageous climbers and armchair adventurers through some of the scariest, most … OL5840592W
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