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

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

• ISBN13: 9780764571688
• ISBN10: 0764571680
• Edition: 4th
• Format: eBook
• 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.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction: Enjoying the Parks Without the Crowds.

1. Just the Facts: Planning Your Trip to the National Parks of the American West.

2. Arches National Park.

3. Badlands National Park.

4. Big Bend National Park.

5. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

6. The Black Hills: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument & Custer State Park.

7. Bryce Canyon National Park & Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument.

8. Canyonlands National Park.

9. Capitol Reef National Park.

10. Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

11. Channel Islands National Park.

12. Crater Lake National Park.

13. Death Valley National Park & Mojave National Preserve.

14. Devils Tower National Monument.

15. Glacier National Park & Waterton Lakes National Park.

16. Grand Canyon National Park.

17. Grand Teton National Park.

18. Great Basin National Park.

19. Great Sand Dunes National Monument & Preserve.

20. Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

21. Joshua Tree National Park.

22. Lassen Volcanic National Park.

23. Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelly, Chaco & Other Archaeological Sites of the Four Corners Region.

24. Mount Rainier National Park.

25. North Cascades National Park.

26. Olympic National Park.

27. Petrified Forest National Park.

28. Point Reyes National Seashore.

29. Redwood National & State Parks.

30. Rocky Mountain National Park.

31. Saguaro National Park.

32. Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

33. Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

34. Yellowstone National Park & Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

35. Yosemite National Park.

36. Zion National Park & Cedar Breaks National Monument.

Appendix: Useful Toll Free Numbers & Websites.

Index.