Name: Moon USA National Parks Hiking
Brand: Moon Travel
SKU: 9798886470826
Price: 27.99 USD
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By Jason Frye

By Moon Travel Guides

On Sale: Oct 14, 2025
Page Count: 552 pages
Publisher: Moon Travel
ISBN-13: 9798886470826

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Pick a park, find your trail, and embark on an unforgettable journey in America’s top national parks with the ultimate holiday gift for hikers from outdoors expert Jason Frye. Inside Moon USA National Parks Hiking you’ll find:

Coverage of 100 hiking trails across 40 national parks, from Acadia to Zion, organized by region
Strategic lists and itineraries: Choose from lists of the best day hikes, accessible trails, hikes by season, hikes without crowds, and more, or make your way down the list of the top hiking experiences across the country
Detailed hike descriptions and trail maps marked with distance, duration, effort level, and trailheads
Outdoor adventures: Spot wildlife in their natural habitat, catch the sunrise, or stargaze. Take a dip in mountain streams, cast your line in a lake, and stop for a photo at stunning waterfalls
Comprehensive planning resources: With maps and transportation tips, you’ll have the tools to explore each park or region individually, or visit multiple for an epic national parks trip
Trusted advice from writer and outdoors expert Jason Frye on how to avoid crowds, what time of year to visit, and where to stay inside and outside the parks, from campgrounds to hotels
Know before you go: Find essential background on climate, terrain, wildlife, history, and trail safety, plus practical information on park fees, passes, and reservations, including how to obtain and use a National Parks Pass
Gorgeous, full-color photos throughout

From family-friendly adventures to strenuous mountain climbs, hit the trails with Moon USA National Parks Hiking.

For more in-depth information on a specific park, check out one of Moon’s national parks travel guides.

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can’t wait to share their favorite places with you.

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Raised deep in the mountains of West Virginia, Jason Frye moved to North Carolina to pursue a master of fine arts in creative writing. There, his love for the state deepened into a longing to stay, settle, explore, and be a part of its people, culture, and history.

Jason has contributed stories to VisitNC.com, AAA's On the GO with AAA, Our State magazine, Atlanta Magazine, Southbound magazine, and others. He's an associate producer with North Carolina Weekend, a PBS program focused on all things North Carolina.

"Food and travel writer Frye outlines 100 hikes across 40 national parks in this thick paperback, encouraging readers to explore, protect, and cherish the wild places that define our national heritage."
Publisher's Weekly
"Moon handbooks are always a pleasure to read. The writing is crisp, the research impressive, and the recommendations practical and down to earth."
Chicago Tribune
“The books are more easily readable than other guides. The main attractions are also marked with a special icon and sidebars and boxes highlight special information, making the Moon handbooks one of the most user-friendly guides in terms of visual appeal and organization…the quality is uniformly excellent."
Transitions Abroad
"Far from narrow minded, each Moon travel guide gives itinerary options for a variety of travelers’ budgets—from frugal to lavish. They make books catering to those who love the outdoors, those who have limited time, those staying exclusively in cities and those who’ve fully committed to living abroad. In all, they have hundreds of titles, ranging Bermuda to Budapest, that’ll teach you to embrace a new culture."
Gear Patrol, “The Best Travel Guidebooks for Every Journey”
"Moon handbooks have become known as well-written and exceptionally informative guides."
The New York Times
"Moon guides are perfect for the relaxed road tripper or outdoor explorer."
No Small Plan
"Moon handbooks are known for cannily combining logistical information with cultural background of a country or state."
Los Angeles Times

Detailed trail maps

Every hike includes a map, so you can plan your journey and visualize the ground you’ll cover

Gorgeous, full-color photos

Get inspired for your adventures with stunning photos that showcase the diversity of America’s national parks

Strategic lists

Find your perfect hike, whether you’re looking for the best route for backpackers or the top trails for kids

Jason Frye

About the Author

Raised deep in the mountains of West Virginia, Jason Frye first fell in love with North Carolina as a kid during family vacations to the Outer Banks. In 2002, he swapped his mountains for sand dunes and his river for an ocean when he moved to Wilmington to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing. There, his love for North Carolina deepened into a longing to stay, settle, explore, and be a part of the people, culture, and history of the state.

Along with his wife, Lauren, Jason has kayaked the marshes and waterways near his home; hang glided off the Outer Banks; explored the cityscapes of Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem; and wandered the woods and wilds around Asheville.

Jason has contributed stories to VisitNC.com, AAA’s Go Magazine, Our State magazine, and the Wilmington Star News, where he’s a restaurant reviewer. He is also a food blogger for Our State Eats.

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Check out author Jason Frye @beardedwriter on the trail researching the best hikes for Moon USA National Parks Hiking!

Can't get enough of the national parks? Get inspired, get outdoors, and discover the wild beauty of the United States with the bestselling guidebook that started it all.

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