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Yosemite. Grand Canyon. Death Valley. Big Sur. Covering 84 million acres, North America's national park system casts a remarkable impression on the landscape. Each containing a wealth of wildlife and rich histories, these astonishing spaces are brimming with natural wonders. The Parklands takes you on a thrilling tour in every direction. Home to the tallest trees on Earth, the world's largest carnivores, several colossal waterfalls, and plantlife that reaches the horizon, national parks are intrinsically American; and there's a park for everyone! From the best places to go birdwatching, hiking, and star-gazing, to the curious story of the canine ambassadors (dubbed B.A.R.K Rangers), The Parklandss gives you the essential information, and some quirky facts, to help plan your own adventure. Together with Parks Project, the apparel company valuing environmental conservation, this book is the perfect companion for lovers of the great outdoors who want to discover rewarding, low-impact ways to enjoy the American wild. Buckle up your boots, hit the trail, and remember to leave no trace.