Frommer's Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks (Park Guides) - Softcover

Laine, Don; Laine, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470185635 ISBN 13: 9780470185636

Publisher: *Frommers, 2008

Synopsis

Providing comprehensive profiles of North America's premier national parks, these handy guides incorporate a detailed selection of accommodations, from campgrounds to luxury park lodges to family friendly motels, as well as reviews of the best restaurants and supply stores, complete coverage of outdoor activities, suggestions on things to see and do, detailed maps, and information on local plant and animal life.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Just in time for travelers planning summer vacations, Frommers unveils a completely updated new edition of its comprehensive guide to 40 of Americas national parks and monuments, including perennial favorites such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, and more.

More than 65 million people visit the national parks annuallyand 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 kid 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 sports for visitors of all ages and skill levels.

It also includes reviews of park lodges, camping, and nearby accommodations to help readers plan all aspects of their trip. Exact prices are listed for every establishment and activity. No other guide offers such detailed, candid reviewsor such honest advice.

Complete with maps of every park (including detailed maps of hiking trails in the major parks), plus a stunning 16-page full-color photo insert!

From the Back Cover:

Frommer's Puts the Parks in Your Pocket.

• The best strategies for seeing Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks—and the lowdown on equally stunning (and less crowded) natural wonders nearby

• Great places to stay: cozy park lodges, family-friendly gateway motels, and the best campgrounds

• The best hikes, from meandering garden paths to thrilling canyon trails—plus cross-country ski treks, mountain bike and horseback tours, and more

• Where to eat and stock up on supplies, both in the parks and in nearby towns

• Detailed, accurate regional, park, and trail maps

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Enjoy the best it has to offer.

And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices.

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About this edition

• Publisher: *Frommers
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0470185635
• ISBN 13: 9780470185636
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 182