The Rough Guide to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons 1

by Timblin, Stephen; Timblin, Stephen; Rough Guides

• ISBN13: 9781843536628
• ISBN10: 1843536625
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-18
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The Rough Guide to the Yellowstone & The Grand Tetons is your definitive guidebook to the world's first and oldest national park. From its famous hot springs and geysers to grizzly bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk, the full-colour introduction highlights all the 'things-not-to-miss'. There are insider reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, with the new 'Author's Pick' feature highlighting the very best options. The guide also takes a detailed look at the park's history and comes complete with maps and plans for every area.The Rough Guide to the Yellowstone & The Grand Tetons is like having a local friend plan your trip!

Table of Contents

Color section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 06
Where to go	p. 08
When to go	p. 10
Things not to miss	p. 12
Basics	p. 17
Getting there	p. 19
Getting around	p. 24
Health and personal safety	p. 28
Traveling with children	p. 31
Travel essentials	p. 32
The Parks	p. 41
Northern Yellowstone	p. 43
Southern Yellowstone	p. 65
Grand Teton	p. 89
Day hikes	p. 115
Backcountry hiking and camping	p. 147
Summer activities	p. 160
Winter activities	p. 172
Listings	p. 183
Accommodation	p. 183
Eating and drinking	p. 194
Park programs and tours	p. 201
Out of the Parks	p. 207
Jackson and around	p. 209
West Yellowstone and Big Sky	p. 224
Gardiner and the Paradise Valley	p. 238
Cooke City and around	p. 245
Cody and around	p. 250
Contexts	p. 263
History	p. 265
Geology, flora, and fauna	p. 278
Books	p. 287
Small print & Index	p. 291
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