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A Guide to More Than 5,000 National and State Parks, Historic Sites, Battlefields, Monuments, Forests, Preserves, Memorials, Seashores, Trails, Heritage Areas, Marine Sanctuaries, Wildlife Refuges, and Other Designated Recreational Areas in the United States Administered by National and State Park Agencies. Also Includes Canadian National Parks.
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.
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Edited by Darren L. Smith. Library binding. 8 1/2 x 11. Indexes. List price $216.
5th edition. 1,101 Pages. 978-0-7808-0932-1. 2007. $195.00.
What reviewers are saying . . . "Most libraries will find this directory a very valuable and practical tool in their collections." - American Reference Books Annual, 2005
"Recommended. All libraries." - Choice, Association of College & Research Libraries, November 2004
"No other book available offers such a wealth of information on all types of recreational areas. Essential for all reference collections." - Library Journal
"This book is so basic that it belongs in every library." - Travelwriter Marketletter
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