Canadian national parks

If you have always wanted to visit some of the great national parks and historical monuments that can be found throughout North America, but have not had the time, here are a few national parks books that you should enjoy. The colorful photographs of beautiful scenery will help you step into locations and regions far away, and leafing through a national parks book can be a fantastic method of teaching children about nature.

National Parks of America published by the Graphic Arts Center of Publishing Company featuring the brilliant photographs of acclaimed photographer, David Muench, and co-authors Stewart and James Uddell should be on everyone’s coffee table. Muench captures scenes of personal and primal importance in this collage of America’s most famous national parks and monuments. From the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina to the Old Faithful Geyser of Yellowstone, Muench’s photos coupled with Uddell’s insightful essays will take you away on a scenic adventure across the United States so absorbing that you could swear you can smell the fresh air in the comfort of your home.

Passionate Vision: Discovering Canada’s National Parks is Canada’s answer to Muench’s national parks book. Showcasing the photography skills of space shuttle Discovery astronaut, Roberta Lynn Bondar, this book is homage to Canadian national parks and the fragile ecosystem we all live in. Bondar uses photos from space interspersed with pictures of unique scenery such as bison roaming the salt planes of Alberta, and panoramas of great ice monoliths of the north. The foreword was written by former Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau, who first set the groundwork of the Canadian national parks system called Parks Canada.

Ansel Adams: Our National Parks is an inspiring book that will appeal to those who are interested in either history, photography, or nature. It is a collection of Adams’ photographs that span nearly six decades. This collector’s item also includes Adams’ thoughts on nature. Many of his ideas are considered the basis for modern environmentalism. If you want to see some of the best national parks and monuments in the United States, you will enjoy Adams’ book.

The Great National Parks of the World by Angela Ilidos and Giorgio Bardelli is a look at fifty-two exceptionally beautiful national parks around the world from the first-ever national park, Yellowstone, to the expansive reserves of Africa. This global journey reminds us that our future is dependent upon humanity preserving the environment of the world’s most pristine areas. It is sobering and magnificent at the same time. There is more to the world than just what is outside our front door.

These national parks books can be found at your local bookstore or online with the exception of Ansel Adams book which is sadly out-of-print but could be found in some libraries. Even so, keep in mind that whether it is American national parks, Canadian national parks, or anywhere else in the world, there are books out there for you to see nature without leaving your armchair. Of course, what all these books repeat is that there’s no substitute for the original.

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