Wild America: A Personal Celebration of the National Parks

About this book

Published on John Muir Day (April 21st) and timed to coincide with the centennial of the us national park service. Wild America brings together David Muench the eminent wilderness photographer with Roly Smith the respected outdoor writer. This book celebrates their personal selection of Americas best ideaits National Parks. Its publication marks the centenary of the Organic Act the 1916 federal law that established the worlds first National Park Service. Share their personal selectionin words and stunning photographs of 21 wildernesses from Acadia to Zionin this beautifully designed collectable edition. chapters on 18 National Parks and three protected areas: Antelope Canyon Monument Valley and Mount Hood Wilderness a concise introduction that traces the origin and development of national parks lavishly illustrated with 92 color photographs map graphics and more