Guide to the National Park Areas: Eastern States - Softcover

Scott, David L.; Scott, Kay W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076270506X ISBN 13: 9780762705061

Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr, 1999

Synopsis

In this comprehensive guide to 228 sites east of the Mississippi, the beauty, wonder, and history of these lands are at your fingertips. David and Kay Scott's informative text, which is enhanced by photographs and 124 detailed maps, gives the facts needed to plan and tailor a visit to your specifications. They include information on an area's history; points of interest and activities; food and lodging resources; camping, hunting, and fishing facilities; addresses and phone numbers; and much more.

A handy facilities-and-activities chart provides an at-a-glance summary of what the parks offer. Whether you prefer major parks, small historic sites, scenic trails, or inspiring monuments, there is a national park area that is perfect for you. (7 x 10, 360 pages, maps, b&w photos)

About this title

From the Back Cover:

In this comprehensive guide to nearly 250 sites east of the Mississippi, the beauty, wonder, and history of these National Park lands are at your fingertips. David and Kay Scott's informative text, which is enhanced by photographs and 119 detailed maps, gives the facts needed to plan and tailor a visit to suit your individual needs and interests. The Scotts include information about each area's
history; regional landmarks, attractions, and activities; food and lodging resources; camping, hunting, and fishing facilities; driving routes; addresses, phone numbers, and Web sites; and much more.
A handy facilities-and-activities chart provides an at-a-glance summary of what the parks offer, as well as information about handicapped accessibility. Whether you prefer major parks, small historic sites, scenic trails, or inspirational monuments, this guide will help you find a national park area that is perfect for you!

About the Author:

David and Kay Scott have spent more than two dozen summers touring the United States and Canada in a series of Volkswagen campers, and five summers backpacking through Europe by rail. David holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Arkansas and has written numerous books on accounting, finance, and investing. David and Kay live in Valdosta, Georgia, where David is a professor of finance at Valdosta State University and Kay is retired from the public schools.

About this edition

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 076270506X
• ISBN 13: 9780762705061
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 323