Book Review: 100 Parks 5000 Ideas

I love to travel. I don’t do it nearly enough at the moment, but hopefully that will change later this year. For Christmas, I got a couple of travel books for exploring Kansas, and I’m really excited to do that and write about where we go. Near the end of last year, I shared an amazing book by National Geographic, Journeys of a Lifetime. I’m happy to say that I had the opportunity to review another travel book from National Geographic: 100 Parks 5000 Ideas.

This book is the kind of feast for the eyes that we’ve come to expect from National Geographic. It highlights National, State, and City parks across the U.S. and Canada. There are places like the Everglades in there, but there are also places like Wichita Mountains Wildlife Reserve in Oklahoma – a place that I’m sure those living around this area knew about but that I had no idea existed. Not only does it mention the park, but readers can learn about the different activities they can undertake in the area. It’s a great reference for anyone needing an adventure – whether for a weekend or a week.

About 100 Parks 5000 Ideas

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic (February 12, 2019)

Filled with helpful travel tips and beautiful National Geographic photography, this expert guide showcases the best experiences in the top national, state, and city parks throughout North America.

In the sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 ideas, National Geographic turns to the United States’ and Canada’s most pristine–and adventure-filled–national, state, and city parks with 5,000 ideas for the ultimate vacation. Showcasing the best experiences, both obvious and unexpected, each entry in this robust guide provides an overview of the park, detailed travel advice, fascinating facts, insider knowledge about wildlife, and expert tips for hiking, biking, camping, and exploring. From the geysers of Yellowstone National Park to the Everglades’ Nine Mile Pond Canoe Trail and the stunning peaks of Banff and Jasper in Alberta, each page will fuel your wanderlust. Plus, explore the natural beauty tucked away in cities like New York’s Central Park and Boston Commons, and find bonus parks with day-trip suggestions to nearby neighbors. Top 10 lists throughout highlight best-of destinations for river trips, monuments, panoramic views, beaches, and more. This comprehensive book provides all the inspiration and information you need to plan your next park visit–and make it a memorable one.

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