"This reference is the ultimate travel planner for all things national parks, scenic trails, seashores, historic areas, and more"-- The country's national parks, scenic trails, seashores, historic areas, and more are once again open for tourists! This guide maps out the America's national parks, starting in the northeast and working to the Pacific and Alaska. Brief listings focus on the history of the location, and highlights reasons to include it in your day-trip or vacation. Even if you are just viewing them in your armchair, you can explore the majesty of these lands and their continued appeal. Does not include information on hotels, restaurants, etc. -- adapted from back cover and perusal of book. Provided by publisher.

At head of title: National Geographic logo. Includes index.

Introduction -- Map: the national park system -- How to use this book -- Explanation of designations -- Northeast -- Middle Atlantic -- Southeast -- Great Lakes -- Midwest -- South Central -- Southwest -- Far West & Pacific -- Northwest -- Alaska -- Maps: the national trails system -- Affiliated and other areas.