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Majestic buttes, towering Sequoias, sculpted rock arches, and river-carved canyons—-a visit to the national parks of the West isn’t merely a vacation, it’s a rite of passage. This completely updated and expanded book is the guide for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and retirees preparing to visit the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, and 34 other parks in the American and Canadian West. Bursting with maps, charts, and orientation spreads, Fodor’s Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West is both a handy planning resource and a trusted travel companion. Key features include:
·Brand-new planning pages that take the guesswork out of organizing the perfect trip
·Beefed-up hiking coverage and new trail maps
·Detailed profiles of 37 parks
·Driving tours with area maps that give the big picture and help visitors explore both inside and outside the park gates
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Winner of the Lowell Thomas bronze award for best travel guide!
Comments from the judges on Fodor’s Complete Guide to National Parks of the West include, "Stuff it in the glove box and hit the road: This exhaustively researched guide has everything the traveler needs to tap into the riches of America’s national parks. Q & As from park rangers, nifty little maps and lists of things to do in each park (besides places to eat and places to stay) make this the essential guide for the outdoors enthusiast. The design makes it easy to use and nice to look at." To read more, visit http://www.satwf.com/2008lowellthomastraveljournalismwinners.aspx.
The SATW Foundation sponsors the annual Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition. The competition began in 1985, and today awards nearly $20,000 annually in prize money for outstanding work in print and on the Internet. It is the premier competition in this field, like the Pulitzer Prizes for travel journalism.
From Arches to Zion, from the well-worn paths of Yosemite to the seldom-visited Channel Islands off California, Fodor's has come up with an indispensable guide to 38 national parks located in the western parts of the United States and Canada, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. With the usual Fodor skill, each park is fully covered yet includes recommendations for what to see if you're there for only a day. Following a most informative chapter on "Choosing a Park," the guide gives visitors the type of information guaranteed to make their trip memorable. Lodging, directions, places to dine, nearby attractions, best times to visit, average monthly temperatures, concessionaire offerings, recommended activities, medical precautions, pet acceptance, and a brief history of the park result in an essential reference for anyone considering a visit. It is particularly useful in suggesting that readers consider lesser-known parks such as Joshua Tree, Capitol Reef, and the Guadalupe Mountains, as well as selecting the best times to go to the popular ones such as Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone. The scope of this work, combined with the ever-increasing interest in national parks, makes this a fine candidate both for reference and for circulating collections. Highly recommended for all public, school, and special libraries.
—Joseph L. Carlson
Chapter 1: Welcome to the Parks National Park Service Then and Now The Roosevelt Touch Wildlife In the Parks
Chapter 2: Choosing a Park What’s Where The Best of the National Parks If You Like
Chapter 3: Planning Your Visit Park Passes What to Pack Family Fun Rock Climbing Q&A Take a Tour Capturing the Parks on Film Staying Healthy, Playing It Safe More Tips and Tidbits Field Guide: Common Geology and Terrain Terms
Chapter 4: Driving Tours Pacific Northwest Driving Tour Canadian Rockies Driving Tour Glacier to Grand Teton Driving Tour Dakotas’ Black Hills Driving Tour:
Hot Springs to Deadwood Northern California Driving Tour Southern California Driving Tour Canyon Country Driving Tour Dinosaur National Monument to Great Sand Dunes Driving Tour Texas and New Mexico Driving Tour
Chapter 5: Arches National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 6: Badlands National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 7: Banff National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 8: Big Bend National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 9: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 10: Bryce Canyon National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 11: Canyonlands National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 12: Capitol Reef National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 13: Carlsbad Caverns National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 14: Channel Islands National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 15: Crater Lake National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 16: Death Valley National Park Park Essentials What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 17: Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks Glacier National Park Waterton Lakes National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 18: Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon South Rim Grand Canyon North Rim Grand Canyon West Rim What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 19: Grand Teton National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 20: Great Basin National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 21: Great Sand Dunes National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay Chapter 22: Guadalupe Mountains National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 23: Jasper National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 24: Joshua Tree National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 25: Lassen Volcanic National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 26: Mesa Verde National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 27: Mount Rainier National Park Park Essentials What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 28: North Cascades National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
29: Olympic National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 30: Petrified Forest National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 31: Redwood National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 32: Rocky Mountain National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 33: Saguaro National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 34: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Sequoia National Park Kings Canyon National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 35: Theodore Roosevelt National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 36: Wind Cave National Park Park Essentials What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 37: Yellowstone National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 38: Yosemite National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Chapter 39: Zion National Park What’s Nearby Where to Eat and Stay
Campgrounds at a Glance
Index
About our Writers
Maps Pacific Northwest Driving Tour Canada Driving Tour Glacier to Grand Teton Badlands Driving Tour Northern California Driving Tour Southern California Driving Tour Canyon Country Driving Tour Colorado Driving Tour Texas and New Mexico Banff Trail Chisos Basin Central Bryce Canyon Island in the Sky Needles Southeastern Utah Subterreanean Trail Network,
Carlsbad Caversn NP Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz,
and Anacapa Islands Darwin Falls Trail Central Glacier Trails Grand Canyon South Rim Grand Canyon Village and Rim Trail Grand Canyon North Rim Jenny Lake Trail Western Joshua Tree National Park Mount Rainier Looking North Olympic Coastal Region Sol Duc Trail Redwood NP Northern Areas Redwood NP Southern Areas Bear Lake Region Western Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park Kings Canyon’s Cedar Grove Area Wind Cave Trail (Underground)
Western Yellowstone Old Faithful Area Eastern Yellowstone Canyon Village Yosemite Valley
Anonymous
Posted August 22, 2012
I purchased this book before taking a 2 week trip in our motorhome. We
traveled from Michigan through Route 66 up to Montana & Wyoming (We
saw a total of 7 National Parks). This book is a must if you are heading
to any national park. It is by far worth every penny spent. I use this
book every time we go on vacation. It offers everything from do's &
don't. What type and size of vehicle can and can not be traveled on
which roads; campsites in and around the park, places to see and do. It
is the Best Resource I have found when traveling to a national park(s).
Anonymous
Posted April 15, 2012
Purchased this book for a recent trip to CA with a specific park in mind. The write-up on the park was extremely useful and accurate.
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Majestic buttes, towering Sequoias, sculpted rock arches, and river-carved canyons—-a visit to the national parks of the West isn’t merely a vacation, it’s a rite of passage. This completely updated and expanded book is the guide for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and retirees preparing to visit the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, and 34 other parks in the American and Canadian West. Bursting with maps, charts, and orientation spreads, Fodor’s Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West is both a handy ...