Stephanie Pearson – författare

Immerse yourself in the wonder and diversity of America’s great outdoors with 50 true stories inspired by some of its most iconic national parks. This gift treasury collection gathers real-life stories from parks across the USA, including Great Smoky Mountains, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Hawaii Volcanoes, Denali, Everglades, and many, many more. Some tell human tales of triumph, bravery, and feats of endurance and moments of dazzling discovery. Others are tales of remarkable animals, magnificent plants, outstanding natural features. Some explore the past, telling how certain parks came to be and their impacts both good and bad, while others recount recent events such as inspiring stories of conservation and nature and communities bouncing back. Each story is linked to a particular park, telling the tale of an animal or plant, community or individual, or event. These stories grant readers a new way to explore these awe-inspiring places. Stories include:The Amazing Acrobats of Glacier Bay – the humpback whales that perform an incredible ballet-like dance through the chilly waters.The Bransfords of Mammoth Cave – the inspiring tale of a Black American family’s dedication and excellence exploring and guiding people through these vast caves in Kentucky.The perfect accompaniment to bestselling National Parks of the USA, this book is for families and young readers looking to for longer-form, nonfiction stories about America's great national parks. Altogether, the tales within combine to form a celebration of these awe-inspiring, living landscapes. This book is made to be enjoyed and revisited again and again.National Parks included:Denali National ParkBiscayne National ParkGlacier Bay National ParkGreat Sand Dunes National ParkLassen Volcanic National ParkPinnacles Volcanic National ParkLake Clark National ParkKatmai National ParkChannel Islands National ParkSequoia and Kings Canyon National ParkYosemite National ParkRedwood National ParkMount Rainier National ParkCrater Lake National ParkOlympic National ParkNorth Cascades National ParkAmerican Samoa National ParkHawaii Volcanoes National ParkHaleakala National ParkVirgin Islands NationalGlacier National ParkYellowstone National ParkRocky Mountain National ParkGrand Teton National ParkGreat Basin National ParkCapitol Reef National ParkBryce Canyon National ParkZion National ParkDeath Valley National ParkWhite Sands National ParkSaguaro National ParkGrand Canyon National ParkMesa Verde National ParkPetrified Forest National ParkCarlsbad Caverns National ParkArches National ParkTheodore Roosevelt National ParkWind Cave National ParkBadlands National ParkIsle Royale National ParkVoyageurs National ParkCuyahoga National ParkBig Bend National ParkMammoth Cave National ParkGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkShenandoah National ParkCongaree National ParkEverglades National ParkDry Tortugas National ParkAcadia National Park

In this sequel to the best-selling 100 Hikes of a Lifetime, discover the best trails, day hikes, and pilgrimage treks across the United States.Complemented by stunning National Geographic photography, each hike includes information on trail length and elevation, skill level, and worthwhile scenic resting spots. Plus, find expert recommendations for where to stay - from camp sites to nearby lodges - wildlife spotting, alternative routes, and planning. This collection of bucket list-worthy trails takes you from coast to coast, including: California's Lost Coast Trail, one of the few truly coastal hikes on the U.S. mainland and an exceptional wilderness experience - The American Discovery Trail, an epic 6,800-mile, coast-to-coast route from Point Reyes National Seashore in California to Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware - A Grand Canyon rim-to-rim route, a 24-mile, one-way journey through two billion years of geological history - The Guadalupe Peak Trail in Texas's Guadalupe Mountains National Park, a 3,000-foot ascent with sweeping Lone Star views from the summit - The Superior Hiking Trail, which starts in Duluth, Minnesota, and follows the shoreline of Lake Superior to the Canadian border for a grand total of 37,800 feet of elevation gain, almost 10,000 more feet than climbing Mount Everest - Mount Katahdin Loop in Maine, a trek to the summit of 5,269-foot Baxter Peak, the highest point in Maine and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.For devout long-distance trekkers and day hikers alike, this book is a must-have to create your next bucket list.