Animals of the National Parks Take a Hike

This unique, colorful deck of 52 playing cards features stunning illustrations of beloved animals that live in the U.S. National Parks—plus instructions for three fun and family-friendly games for 1 or more players.

Do you have any loggerhead sea turtles? Do you have any brown bears? Any jackrabbits?

Play Take a Hike, a fun spin on Go Fish, with 13 wild and wonderful animals of the National Parks, including the flying squirrel, orca, snowy egret, red fox, and zigzag salamander. Want to raise the stakes? Then try your hand at Parks!, an alternative to Snap. Test your brain with Memory, a modified version of Concentration—or use the 52 oversized cards (which are perfect for little hands) to play your own games.

Animals of the National Parks Take a Hike includes 54 cards—52 playing cards and two cards with instructions for Take a Hike, Parks! and Memory. Featuring colorful illustrations of America’s most recognizable animals organized into thirteen-card suits, this deck is fun for the whole family. Bring the cards on a camping trip or pull them out on a rainy day for an exciting way to connect with nature and discover the wonders of our national parks.

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