Parks directory of the United States / Darren L. Smith, Kay Gill, editors.

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Book
Language
English
Εdition
5th ed.
Published/​Created
Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, ©2007.
Description
1101 pages : maps (some color) ; 29 cm

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      Summary note
      The new edition covers more than 5,000 national and state parks, and other designated recreational, scenic, and historic areas in the United States and Canada. It provides up-to-date contact and descriptive information for every national and state park in the U.S. Detailed information is also provided for U.S. national forests and wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, national heritage areas, and for all national parks in Canada. In addition, the book covers a wide range of recreational areas, historic sites, battlefields, monuments, forests, preserves, memorials, seashores, trails, and other designated recreational areas administered by federal land agencies and state park agencies. Also listed are 300 park and conservation organizations with descriptive information. New Areas of Coverage Job and career opportunities at the National Park Service, the Forest Service, and the Fish & Wildlife Service, including requirements and application procedures, seasonal employment and internships. Volunteer opportunities at the National Park Service, Forest Service, and US Fish & Wildlife Service, including youth programs. Entrance Pass Programs at the national parks and other federally protected areas in the United States and Canada, including information on how to obtain the Golden Eagle, the Golden Age Passport, and the Golden Access Passport. The National Scenic Byways Program, which was established to help recognize, preserve and enhance selected roads throughout the United States. Coverage includes information on 155 National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads, chosen based on their archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic qualities. Many of these roads are destinations unto themselves and provide an exceptional travel experience. Major Urban Parks in the United States, including information on recreational opportunities and facilities for 200 parks in 60 cities. ... Publisher description.
      Notes
      • "A guide to more than 5,270 national and state parks, historic sites, battlefields, monuments, forests, preserves, memorials, seashores, trails, heritage areas, scenic byways, marine sanctuaries, wildlife refuges, urban parks and other designated recreation areas in the United States administered by national and state park agencies. Also includes Canadian national parks."
      • Includes indexes.
      Contents
      • Sample entry
      • Introduction
      • Explanation of indexes
      • How to order park entrance passes
      • Job opportunities at the national parks
      • National maps
      • Parks directory of the United States
      • 1. National parks
      • 2. Canadian national parks
      • 3. National forests
      • National grasslands
      • 4. National wildlife refuges
      • 5. National trails
      • 6. National marine sanctuaries
      • 7. National heritage areas
      • 8. National scenic byways
      • 9. State Parks
      • 10. Urban parks
      • 11. Park- and conservation-related organizations
      • 12. Classification index
      • 13. Special features index
      • 14. Geographic index
      • 15. Master index.
      ISBN
      • 9780780809321
      • 0780809327
      OCLC
      132691060
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