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Wind Cave is one of the longest and most complex caves in the world. Complete with more than 100 miles of surveyed cavern passageways below ground and 28,295 acres of diverse ecology above, Wind Cave National Park is an American treasure with an impressive history. The first recorded discovery of Wind...

지질공원(地質公園/GeoPark)이란 유네스코에서 제창한 3대 보호 제도(생물권보전지역, 세계지질공원과 세계유산) 중 하나로 국내에서는 제주도가 지정되어 있다. 대중적으로 잘 알려진 유네스코세계유산과 혼동하기 쉬운데, 보존가치가...

On the morning of May 18, 1980, one of the most perfectly formed volcanic peaks in the Cascade Range of the Northwest erupted. Nine hours later Mount St. Helens had lost 1,300-feet from its peak, 230 square miles of pristine forest had been destroyed, and a cubic mile of the mountain had been erupted...

Rocky Mountain National Park is often called �the crown jewel� of the nation�s park system. Set in Colorado in the southern part of the Rocky Mountain chain, which forms the backbone of North America, the park contains 72 named peaks above 12,000 feet with the tallest of these, Longs Peak, rising...

India!!!!! As a citizen of this beautiful and pulchritudinous country, I am so proud to tell you all about it.   On the portentous night of August 14, 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the Indian flag and proclaimed, “When the world sleeps, India will wake to life and freedom.”...

A trip to the Galapagos is a unique and unforgettable nature experience. What this destination requires is a spirit of adventure and a love of nature. The cruise ships are exploration vessels and are very comfortable, but do not expect a Caribbean-style cruise ship. The highlights are nature, conservation,...

Fully updated and revised, this comprehensive guide features forty-seven trails in Big Bend National Park.

A history of this national park written in conjunction with its 50th anniversary.

The 42,000 acres that comprise Acadia National Park include glacier-worn granite mountains, rocky cliffs, crystal blue ponds and lakes, and a dramatic coastline where waves collide spectacularly with dramatic headlands. This book describes the flora, fauna, and geology of the park, as well as a number...

  The whole of India encompasses numerous tourist attractions from Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south, Gujarat in the east to Arunachal Pradesh in the east.   Other tourist attractions include the exquisite temples, palaces, forts, museums, historical...

Dublin is the capital and largest city in Ireland, located in the eastern part of the country at the mouth of the River Life in the Irish Sea. The city has a rich history, as witnessed by archaeological remains dating back several thousand years. Dublin is famous for its Gregorian architecture and...

Teddy Roosevelt called it "the one place every American should see." Award-winning author Stewart Aitchison's brilliant writing reveals The Canyon in all its splendor: from the rims to river level. Explore the park through Stewart's writing or plan your own visit with the invaluable information available in this extraordinary publication.

Living in the Galapagos Islands has never been easy, but 40 years ago it was a real challenge. The author describes perilous travel on near-derelict cattle boats, and the rewards of self-reliance in the midst of natural beauty.

Best Climbs Grand Teton National Park gives climbers a selection of the very best routes on the peaks and crags of one of the world's premier mountain ranges. Full color photographs along with a contemporary design make this book as visually appealing as it is useful.