Penguin Random House

Subpar Parks

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

“Subpar Parks sits on my coffee table and somehow ends up in my trip bin. The posters are gorgeous, the ranger tidbits are legit, and the one-star zingers keep the stoke high. It’s equal parts trail muse and campfire laugh—perfect for gifting or planning the next park loop.”

We’re here for any book that makes us laugh and then gets us out the door—Subpar Parks does both. Amber Share’s beautifully illustrated take on America’s national parks pairs jaw-dropping art with real one-star reviews for a tongue-in-cheek love letter to public lands. Published by Penguin Random House, it mixes humor, insider notes, and ranger anecdotes with fresh looks at icons like Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and more. Whether we’re scouting a summer road trip or just craving some park-powered inspiration on a weekday, this is the coffee-table keeper that turns browsing into planning.