Frommer's National Parks of the American West - Softcover

Stephanie Avnet Yates; Arthur Frommer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028620674 ISBN 13: 9780028620671

Publisher: Macmillan General Reference, 1998

Synopsis

Just in time for travelers planning summer vacations, Frommers unveils an exciting new guide to 40 of Americas premier national parks and monuments, including perennial favorites such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, and more. Some 140 million people visit the national parks annuallyand overcrowding has become a serious problem in recent years. So Frommers has placed the emphasis on how to avoid the crowds for an unspoiled experience of nature. Weve interviewed park rangers and sent our writers in search of the best trails and camp sites.Our authors take you to the countrys most spectacular landscapes and provide advice for every kind of park visitor, from the day-tripper who wants to see the highlights quickly to the back-country camper. And weve included lots of advice for families traveling with kids. Weve covered every kind of activity available in each park, from hiking to bird watching, with a range of sports for people of all ages and skill levels.This incredibly detailed guide includes reviews of park lodges, camping, and nearby accommodations to help you plan all aspects of your trip. Exact prices are listed for every establishment and activity. No other guide offers such detailed, candid reviews or such honest advice. Complete with maps of every park (including detailed maps of hiking trails in the major parks), plus a beautiful 16-page full-color photo insert!

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Review:

A park lover's must-have, the information provided in this behemoth of a book is almost as impressive as the redwoods that grace its cover. With a focus on helping visitors avoid the crowds, National Parks of the American West provides painstakingly researched details on more than 40 national parks, monuments, seashores, and preserves.

Frommer's explains their intent in the introduction: "Our authors have talked to the rangers, hiked the trails, and taken the tours, all the while asking, 'How can our readers avoid the crowds?' In each of following chapters you'll find a section giving you straightforward, practical advice on just how to do this.... We've searched for secluded trails that can be hiked by the average person, scenic drives where you won't get caught in bumper-to-bumper traffic, and points where, with only a minimum of effort, you'll be afforded spectacular views without feeling as if you're packed into Times Square on New Year's Eve."

There is probably not a question you have that this book doesn't answer: each park listing includes tips from park rangers, ideas especially for kids, excellent maps, entrance fee information, the best driving and walking tours, campground overviews, food and other lodging, contacts for activities and recreation, and interesting sidebars. --Kathryn True

From the Publisher:

More than 65 million people visit the national parks annually--and overcrowding has become a serious problem. So We sent our authors out to hit the trails and campsites to figure out how to beat the crowds and enjoy an unspoiled experience of nature.

Our authors take readers to the most spectacular landscapes in the western U.S. and provide advice for every kind of park visitor, from the day-tripper who wants to see the highlights quickly to the back-country camper to families traveling with kids. This incredibly detailed, complete guide covers every kind of activity available in each park, from hiking to bird watching, with a range of sport for visitors of all ages and skill levels.

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan General Reference
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0028620674
• ISBN 13: 9780028620671
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464