Frommer's National Parks of the American West

By Don and Barbara Laine, Jack Olson et al.

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

- Outdoor adventures for everyone, from hiking and horseback riding to sea kayaking and white-water rafting

- Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.

- Wide variety of accommodation reviewed and rated for every taste and budget

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More than 65 million people visit the national parks annually-and 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 you to the most spectacular landscapes in the western U.S. and provide advice for every kind of park visitor, from the day-tripper who wants to see the highlights quickly to the back-country camper to the 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.

Frommer's National Parks of the American West also includes reviews of park lodges, camping, and nearby accommodations to help you plan all aspects of your trip. Exact prices are listed for every establishment and activity. No other guide offers such detailed, candid reviews...or 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!

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 6th ed.
• Seitenzahl: 510
• Erscheinungstermin: Mai 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm
• Gewicht: 651g
• ISBN-13: 9780470185643
• ISBN-10: 0470185643
• Artikelnr.: 23264967

Autorenporträt

Residents of northern New Mexico since 1970, Don and Barbara Laine have traveled extensively throughout the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest, spending as much time as possible in the outdoors. They have written Frommer's guides to Utah, Colorado, and Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks. The Laines have also authored Little-Known Southwest and Best Short Hikes in Arizona for The Mountaineers; and The New Mexico Guide for Fulcrum Publishing.

A Denver-based freelance writer, Eric Peterson has contributed to numerous Frommer's guides covering the American West, and written Frommer's Montana & Wyoming, Frommer's Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks, and Ramble: A Field Guide to the USA (www.speckpress.com). Peterson also writes about travel and other topics for such publications as ColoradoBiz, United Hemispheres, Delta Sky, and the New York Daily News. In his free time, he's an avid camper and hiker, a lifelong Broncos fan, and part-time rock star (at least in the eyes of his niece Olivia).

Jack Olson, a longtime resident of Denver, wanders the Rockies and the entire country as a freelance photographer and writer. He writes travel articles and supplies photographs for AAA magazines, and his photos can be seen in such publications as Backpacker, Audubon, Sierra, and National Geographic Books.

Shane Christensen, a California native, has written extensively about the United States, South America, and Western Europe for the Berkeley Guides, Fodor's, and the Wall Street Journal. He is also a coauthor of Frommer's South America and Frommer's Argentina & Chile.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Maps. 1 Planning Your Trip to the National Parks of the American West. 2 Arches National Park (Don & Barbara Laine). 3 Badlands National Park (Jack Olson). 4 Big Bend National Park (Eric Peterson). 5 Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Don & Barbara Laine). 6 The Black Hills: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument & Custer State Park (Jack Olson). 7 Bryce Canyon National Park & Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument (Don & Barbara Laine). 8 Canyonlands National Park (Don & Barbara Laine). 9 Capitol Reef National Park (Don & Barbara Laine). 10 Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Don & Barbara Laine). 11 Channel Islands National Park (Eric Peterson). 12 Crater Lake National Park (Eric Peterson). 13 Death Valley National Park & Mojave National Preserve (Eric Peterson). 14 Devils Tower National Monument (Eric Peterson). 15 Glacier National Park & Waterton Lakes National Park (Eric Peterson). 16 Grand Canyon National Park (Shane Christensen). 17 Grand Teton National Park (Eric Peterson). 18 Great Basin National Park (Don & Barbara Laine). 19 Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (Don & Barbara Laine). 20 Guadalupe Mountains National Park (Eric Peterson). 21 Joshua Tree National Park (Eric Peterson). 22 Lassen Volcanic National Park (Eric Peterson). 23 Mesa Verde, Hovenweep, Chaco & Other Archaeological Sites of the Four Corners Region (Don & Barbara Laine). 24 Mount Rainier National Park (Eric Peterson). 25 North Cascades National Park (Jack Olson). 26 Olympic National Park (Eric Peterson). 27 Petrified Forest National Park (Eric Peterson). 28 Point Reyes National Seashore (Eric Peterson). 29 Redwood National & State Parks (Eric Peterson). 30 Rocky Mountain National Park (Don & Barbara Laine). 31 Saguaro National Park (Eric Peterson). 32 Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (Eric Peterson). 33 Theodore Roosevelt National Park (Jack Olson). 34 Yellowstone National Park & Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument (Eric Peterson). 35 Yosemite National Park (Eric Peterson). 36 Zion National Park & Cedar Breaks National Monument (Don & Barbara Laine). Appendix A: A Field Guide. Appendix B: Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites. Index.