Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award.
Let this book be Your Guide to the National Parks ..
When you do, you\'ll want to maximize Your time on Your next National park adventure planning it but with the help of a good guide. 550 new photos showcase our most scenic treasures before you set foot in them.
The completely updated third edition features more than 150 large maps and 100 easy-to-read tables.
A dozen suggested road trips , including hundreds of noteworthy stops beyond the parks, provide the building blocks for a trip of a lifetime.
Hundreds of lists put the best of America\'s Best Idea at Your fingertips.
Tips and recommendations from the author help you decide when to visit and how to avoid crowds.
Whether you\'re looking to raft the Grand Canyon , see Old Faithful erupt, climb Mount Rainier , or simply select the perfect place to lay back and stare at the stars, you\'ll find those details too.
Hiking is explored in depth, but you\'ll find details, including outfitter essentials, on all the most popular activities.
Lodging, camping, and hiking tables make choosing where to stay and what trails to hike easy.
Detailed maps highlighting popular attractions and trailheads help visualize Your itinerary.
This full-color travel guidebook is the ultimate tool to simplify Your travel planning.
To make the most of Your next National park adventure, you\'ll want a good guide.
They\'re also vast expanses of largely undeveloped wilderness.
National Parks are some of the most beautiful and popular destinations in the United States.
Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award