Travel writer, author Mike Oswald discusses visiting America's national parks in new book

Whether it’s glaciers, sand dunes, mountains or beaches, America’s National Parks are home to some of the most beautiful landscapes to be found in America.Travel writer Mike Oswald has spent a great deal of time traversing and documenting all of them. He’s journeyed thousands of miles over hundreds of visits and distilled what he’s learned into books.His latest book is titled Public Land: 1,000 Western Wonders. In addition to the national parks, the book also explores national forests and monuments as well as state and regional parks.Guest:Mike Oswald, travel writer/author, Public Land: 1,000 Western WondersSupport WOSU 89.7 NPR News during our spring membership drive and you can receive a copy of Mike Oswald's Public Land: 1000 Western Wonders Book as a thank you gift.