The Complete Guidebook to Yosemite National Park

by Steven P. Medley

Overview

In addition to things to see and do in the major regions of Yosemite, this guidebook also provides reservation information and dining options, suggests hikes and excursions at any level of desired activity, promotes safe enjoyment of the park, and covers major and little-known natural features. Also included are information on roads and gateway communities, tips on how to reserve a campsite or lodging, photos of flora and fauna, and important phone numbers, emails, and web sites, and updated maps. New to this eighth edition are:
•connectivity and technology information;
•a "Hike Smart" safety section with loads of tips;
•all new photographs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781930238817
Publisher:	Yosemite Conservancy
Publication date:	03/06/2018
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	494,267
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Steven P. Medley, hiker, president of the Yosemite Association, and constant friend of the park, spent 35 of his 57 years in Yosemite National Park, starting out as a ranger before moving to the Yosemite Association, which he led for over two decades. This book is regularly updated in his honor.

Editorial Reviews

Why another guide to one of the older, more heavily visited national parks? Because most focus on trails or natural history, but this one covers everything repeat visitors as well as first-timers need to know. There is detailed information on food and lodging in and near the park, trails, supplies, activities, flora and fauna, history, personalities--even a list of fictional works in which Yosemite has a role. A former park ranger and librarian, Medley is now president of the Yosemite Association, giving him the ideal background for writing a guide and history of this national shrine which is visited annually by over three million people. Comprehensive, authoritative, even subjective at times, this is a fine introduction to a famous park which celebrates its centennial in 1990-1991. For all travel collections.-- Roland Person, Southern Illinois Univ. Lib., Carbondale

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