Atlas of Wild America Book – National Geographic

From the deep forests of the Canadian Northwest to the red-rock deserts of the American Southwest to the Florida Everglades, North America offers myriad opportunities for hiking, camping, trekking and simply enjoying the abundance of the natural world. This opulent volume highlights 41 spectacular wilderness locations. Discover the fascinating history of the High Peaks of the Adirondacks. Learn about fossil remains on the Upper Missouri River. Gaze through the rainforest canopy of Alaska’s Tongass National Forest and more. Bursting with information and lyricism, this beautiful book will inspire all who have journeyed into the wild – and intrigue those who dream of it still.

Magic in the details

Filled with authoritative maps, data-driven graphics, awe-inspiring photographs and thoughtful essays, this vivid book will feed the soul of everyone who loves wild places. Maps and graphics highlight 13 thematic topics, such as the National Scenic Trail System and the human impact on wilderness areas. Six lush chapters take readers from the eastern woodlands to the central plains, from the northern wilderness to southwestern desert lands including key wilderness areas in Canada and Mexico.

• Written by Jon Waterman
• Hardcover
• 432 pages
• Ages 12+

The bare necessities

• Published by Press
• Paper
• 11” H x 9” W
• Printed in U.S.A.

Item No.470021569464