National Geographic Atlas of Wild America

by Jon Waterman, Roderick F. Nash (Foreword)

From the deep forests of the Canadian Northwest to the red-rock deserts of the American Southwest, North America offers a myriad of opportunities for hiking, camping, trekking, and simply enjoying the abundance of the natural world. This opulent volume highlights 41 of those wilderness locations.

Filled with authoritative maps, data-driven graphics, awe-inspiring photographs, and thoughtful essays, this vivid book will feed the soul of everyone who loves wild places. Six lush chapters take readers from the eastern woodlands to the central plains, from the northern wilderness to southwestern desert lands—including key wilderness areas in Canada and Mexico.

You’ll discover the fascinating history of the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, learn about fossil remains on the Upper Missouri River, gaze through the rainforest canopy of Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, and experience Grand Canyon Parashat’s Dark Sky Park. A special section rich in maps and graphics highlights 13 thematic topics, such as the National Scenic Trail System and the human impact on wilderness areas.

This beautiful book, bursting with information and lyricism, will inspire all who have journeyed into the wild—and intrigue many who still hope to do so.

Genres: Nature, Nonfiction, Travel, Reference, Photography, Maps

432 pages, Hardcover

Published October 3, 2023

Reviews

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

An engaging dive into some of North America's wildest places. After a broad introduction, this coffee-table book devotes much of its length to exploring remote state parks and designated wilderness areas.

The photos of each locale are gorgeous, and there's also a nice written section breaking down the natural history, underlying geology, journey toward being protected, etc.

While the atlas is impressive, the descriptions do lack some of the human scale that's necessary to differentiate each wilderness area. We do get some brief quotes from outdoor explorers, but the settings can feel the same after a while. I also found the maps hard to process visually.

[Phyllis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just received the book yesterday 12/16/23. Thank you sooo much!!!. It is a beautiful large coffee table book that is so interesting
and packed full of fabulous information. It covers all of America and the pictures are outstanding!! My grand children ages 3, 8, 13 enjoy it as much as I do. Thank you for this fabulous book..phyllis leavor

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I accessed a digital review copy of this book from the publisher.