Treasured Lands: National Parks Photographic Journey, 3rd Expanded Edition

Treasured Lands is a combination artwork and guidebook of America's 63 national parks, the culmination of photographer QT Luong's 300 visits over more than 25 years. The unique book features a sumptuous gallery of the photographer's explorations, as well as informative and practical notes on nature, travel, and image-making. It contains more large photos (600+) than any previous national park coffee table book, showcasing both iconic landscapes and seldom-seen remote views across 59 preserved areas. Equal emphasis is given to well-known and less well-known parks, offering a comprehensive glimpse into the diversity of the national park system.

Each park is highlighted with carefully chosen locations that tell captivating and fact-rich stories, representing the best of each park with at least 6 photos covering its corners. Locations are supplemented with a photographer's guide sharing the best times to visit and photograph the scenery. Additionally, the book includes 63 park maps with location pins and over 140,000 words.

Treasured Lands delves into less well-traveled parks, showing their beauty, diversity, and historical heritage, just as striking as those of the more famous national parks. Detailed information and practical tips are accompanied by over 330 stunning images, many never before seen. The book also contains introductory essays from leaders and activists of 27 local conservation associations, and a detailed map to pinpoint the location of photos.

For instance, taking Garden Key in Dry Tortugas National Park as an example, one can learn about the impressive fortress, Fort Jefferson, built in the 19th century from 6 million handmade bricks, along with captivating snorkeling opportunities among coral reefs. In Mount Rainier National Park, Tatoosh Range affords splendid views of the mountain, while Zion National Park showcases hidden places for canyon hiking off the beaten path. Treasured Lands also explores Schwabacher Landing in Grand Teton National Park, the unique Gateway Arch National Park in the bustling city of St. Louis, the dramatic Sandstone Falls in New River Gorge National Park, and the surreal landscapes of White Sands National Park.

The book also provides practical travel notes and comprehensive photographic coverage, enabling readers to plan visits to these less well-traveled destinations offering an emphasis on the vastness of these awe-inspiring monuments. Explore the USA's hidden gems with Treasured Lands and our National Monuments: America's Hidden Gems, and discover the lesser-known beauty and historical significance of these lesser-traveled destinations.

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