Yosemite: The Complete Guide: Yosemite National Park (Color Travel Guide) - Softcover

Kaiser, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 098251722X ISBN 13: 9780982517222

Publisher: Destination Press, 2011

Synopsis

Filled with vivid color photography and informed writing, Yosemite: The Complete Guide puts the best of Yosemite National Park at your fingertips. Fully updated to include current travel info (including the new rules for hiking Half Dome), the second edition offers expanded chapters on geology, ecology, wildlife, and history. James Kaiser takes readers on a joyous romp through Yosemite, revealing the fascinating story behind the scenery. From the thundering waterfalls of Yosemite Valley to the sparkling granite of the High Sierra, Yosemite: The Complete Guide equips travelers with everything they need to know. Lodging, camping, and dining are covered in-depth, as well as outdoor adventures (hiking, biking, rock climbing, rafting, skiing), transportation issues, and seasonal weather patterns. Over 20 hikes are listed, with trail descriptions, topographical maps, and photos.

About this title

About the Author:

James Kaiser is an award-winning travel writer and photographer and the author of Acadia: The Complete Guide, Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide, and Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide.

Review:

"Hands down, these are the best travel guidebooks I've ever read." --Wandering Educators

About this edition

• Publisher: Destination Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 098251722X
• ISBN 13: 9780982517222
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 304