USA National Parks

Where can you spot puffins and stand atop the highest peak along the Atlantic coast? Which park is home to the driest, lowest,
and hottest landscape in America? And what would it be like if you could explore all 63 national parks in one epic adventure?

 

That’s exactly what our young adventurer set out to do—packing up an old camper van and hitting the road, traveling from Acadia to the Everglades, Death Valley to Yosemite, Hawaii Volcanoes to Alaska’s Denali, and every other park in between.

Inspired by a true story, The Nature of USA National Parks shares detailed insights into each park’s unique flora, fauna, and geological formations, alongside kid-friendly hikes and insider tips that make every destination exciting and accessible for families.

 

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding with this beautifully illustrated and comprehensive book that inspires readers of all ages to explore, learn about, and connect with America’s national parks, complete with maps, trip recommendations, and hundreds of fun facts about the fascinating species found across the USA.

 

 

 

THE AUTHORS

 

Alexander M. Rigby has visited 58 national parks in the United States, and will have been to all 63 by August 2025, before this title is published in March 2026. He is an avid traveler and has been lucky enough to visit stunning natural landscapes across six continents. Alexander is a seven-time New York Times bestselling editor at DK / Penguin Random House where he has overseen titles such as Baking Across America and Life on Svalbard. He holds an MFA from Stonecoast at the University of Southern Maine. Find out more at arigby.com

Qu Lan, born and raised in China, graduated in oil painting from the China Academy of Art before moving to France to work as a graphic designer. She later pursued her passion for illustration, collaborating with major publishers and companies like Hachette, Magic Cat, Usborne, and Adobe. Her award-winning artwork is exhibited regularly worldwide.