1 / 7Moon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 63 Parks
Complete: Moon USA National Parks is a 784-page guide to all 63 US national parks, with regional coverage, trip-planning advice and activities ranging from hiking to road trips. It is designed as a broad planning companion rather than an in-depth guide to one park.
At a glance
- Covers all 63 US national parks, organised by region.
- Includes trail descriptions and maps with distance, duration, effort level and trailheads.
- Offers park itineraries and road-trip suggestions with driving times and stops between parks.
- Provides planning information on transport, accommodation, seasons, crowds, park fees, passes and reservations.
- Includes full-colour photos, a keepsake section for park stamps and a detachable fold-out poster map.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad coverage makes it useful for comparing parks and planning trips across multiple regions.
- The mix of trail details, road-trip ideas and practical visit advice supports both activity planning and logistics.
- Customer feedback describes the guide as informative and comprehensive, with useful travel-planning tips.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Moon Travel |
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| Publication date | 14 October 2025 |
| Edition | 4th Revised ed. |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 784 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8886471281 |
| Weight listed | 802 g |
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| Dimensions | 13.97 x 2.36 x 21.34 cm |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes coverage of all 63 parks alongside a recommendation to use separate Moon guides for more in-depth information on individual parks. Treat this as a broad overview, not a substitute for detailed destination-specific research.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Travellers comparing several US national parks or planning a multi-park road trip.
- Visitors who want trail information and practical planning advice in one reference.
- Readers seeking ideas for outdoor activities, scenic drives and family trips.
Less suited to
- Travellers who need a detailed, dedicated guide to one specific park.
- Anyone seeking current, real-time information on conditions, closures or reservation availability.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the guide's breadth across all 63 parks, informative content and visit-planning advice. Buyers also describe it as a useful travel companion and consider it well-priced. The largely positive rating pattern suggests a favourable reception, but does not establish how current or detailed any specific park information is. For multi-park planning, the stated regional itineraries and trail details align with the reported strengths. Buyers focused on one destination may still want a dedicated guide.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the guide as comprehensive and informative.
- Customer feedback appreciates the planning tips and travel advice.
- Customers report finding it a useful travel companion and well-priced.
Frequently asked questions
What parks does this guide cover?
The listing says it covers all 63 US national parks and organises them by region.
Does it include trail-planning information?
Yes. The listing describes detailed hike descriptions and trail maps marked with distance, duration, effort level and trailheads.
Is it useful for planning a road trip?
It includes national parks road-trip suggestions with driving times, stops between parks and nearby attractions.
Does it replace a guide to an individual park?
Not necessarily. The listing recommends separate Moon guides for more in-depth information on a specific park.
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