Frommer's^® National Parks of the American West, 4th Edition

by Don Laine; Barbara Laine; Jack Olson; Eric Peterson; Shane Christensen

• ISBN13: 9780764543623
• ISBN10: 0764543628
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

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!

Table of Contents

List of Maps	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction: Enjoying the Parks Without the Crowds	xii
1 Just the Facts: Planning Your Trip to the National Parks of the American West	1	(10)
2 Arches National Park	11	(19)
3 Badlands National Park	30	(11)
4 Big Bend National Park	41	(19)
5 Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park	60	(8)
6 The Black Hills: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument & Custer State Park	68	(27)
7 Bryce Canyon National Park & Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument	95	(20)
8 Canyonlands National Park	115	(14)
8 Capitol Reef National Park	129	(15)
10 Carlsbad Caverns National Park	144	(13)
11 Channel Islands National Park	157	(18)
12 Crater Lake National Park	175	(12)
13 Death Valley National Park & Mojave National Preserve	187	(21)
14 Devils Tower National Monument	208	(7)
15 Glacier National Park & Waterton Lakes National Park	215	(27)
16 Grand Canyon National Park	242	(36)
17 Grand Teton National Park	278	(30)
18 Great Basin National Park	308	(11)
19 Great Sand Dunes National Monument & Preserve	319	(7)
20 Guadalupe Mountains National Park	326	(11)
21 Joshua Tree National Park	337	(16)
22 Lassen Volcanic National Park	353	(10)
23 Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelly, Chaco & Other Archaeological Sites of the Four Corners Region	363	(19)
24 Mount Rainier National Park	382	(22)
25 North Cascades National Park	404	(19)
26 Olympic National Park	423	(23)
27 Petrified Forest National Park	446	(10)
28 Point Reyes National Seashore	456	(11)
29 Redwood National & State Parks	467	(13)
30 Rocky Mountain National Park	480	(24)
31 Saguaro National Park	504	(14)
32 Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks	518	(29)
33 Theodore Roosevelt National Park	547	(11)
34 Yellowstone National Park & Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument	558	(40)
35 Yosemite National Park	598	(39)
36 Zion National Park & Cedar Breaks National Monument	637	(22)
Appendix: Useful Toll Free Numbers & Websites	659	(3)
Index	662