Frank Carlson Library

A journey into the dramatic depths of one of our great natural wonders, the Grand Canyon National Park. America's most popular Western park, this geological marvel has no equal upon Earth. Its immense and humbling beauties possess both awesome scale and surprising intimacy. Weather, seasons, and even time of day alter its rainbow of colors in an ever-changing tapestry that delights the senses, from the rock formations to the Colorado River. Portrays...

Take a spectacular panoramic journey through the largest and least populous state, Alaska.

Big Bend National Park covers 788,682 acres in the bend of the Rio Grande in Brewster County, Texas. Created in 1943, the park is in an area that the early Spanish explorers called "the uninhabited place" and was once home to fierce Apache and Comanche warriors. With its varied topography, the park is filled with a startling array of plants and animals, some of which are found nowhere else in the country.

Yosemite National Park embraces nearly 1,200 square miles located near the Sierra Mountains in California. One of the world's pre-eminent scenic wonders. Encompasses mountains, tranquil valleys, roaring rivers, mist-enshrouded waterfalls and groves of giant sequoias - the largest living things on Earth. Enjoy the sights of the massive granite shapes of Half Dome, El Capitan and Cathedral Rock, plus Bridal Veil, Vernal and Yosemite Falls and the sounds...

Presents a guide to Acadia National Park in Maine, describing the plants and animals that live there, and discusses future plans for preserving the park and various tourist attractions for visiting, which include Sand Beach, the Abbe Museum, and Bass Harbor Head Light.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located on the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, was once the ancestral land of the Cherokee Indians. Learn about the region's history and early settlers, as well as highlights of the Smokies like Clingmans Dome, Cades Cove, and the Appalachian Trail. Known as the salamander capital of the world, the park is home to a wide range of plants and animals including the river otter and black bear. Fun activities...

Featured parks include: Independence Hall; Liberty Bell; Gettysburg; Valley Forge; Flight 93 national memorial; Edgar Allan Poe national historic site; and many more.