National Parks Of The American West For Dummies
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Author | : Kurt Repanshek |
Publisher | : For Dummies |
Total Pages | : 438 |
Release | : 2005-02-25 |
Genre | : Travel |
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* Formerly America's National Parks For Dummies, this guide now focuses exclusively on the most popular parks in the system-those west of the Mississippi * Covers Arches, Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Mount Rainer, Olympic, Sequoia/King's Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion * 65 percent of Americans surveyed said they had taken a trip of 50 miles or more in the last year to visit a state or national park or forest
Author | : Don Laine |
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Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : National parks and reserves |
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Author | : John Muir |
Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2013-03-05 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1447488385 |
First published in 1901, “Our National Parks” is a fantastic guide to the wild mountain forest reservations and national parks of the United States, exploring their beauty and usefulness in an attempt to encourage contemporary readers to go out and enjoy the natural wonders of North America. John Muir (1838–1914) was an influential Scottish-American naturalist, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, author, and glaciologist who famously fought to preserve wilderness in the United States of America. Muir's work describing his adventures in nature have been read by millions the world over and his activism has helped to conserve such important places of natural beauty as the Yosemite Valley and Sequoia National Park in America. Contents include: “The Wild Parks and Forest Reservations of the West”, “The Yellowstone National Park”, “The Yosemite National Park”, “The Forests of the Yosemite Park”, “The Wild Gardens of the Yosemite Park”, “Among the Animals of the Yosemite”, “Among the Birds of the Yosemite”, “The Fountains and Streams of the Yosemite National Park”, etc. Other notable works by this author include: “My First Summer in the Sierra” (1911), “Steep Trails” (1918), and “The Story of My Boyhood and Youth” (1913). A Thousand Fields is republishing this classic book now complete with a biographical sketch of the author.
Author | : S. Christensen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2004 |
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ISBN | : 9781280349997 |
Author | : Kurt Repanshek |
Publisher | : For Dummies |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2003-02-28 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9780764554933 |
What makes a trip to a national park so wonderful? For starters, America's national park system is more diverse than any park system in the world. You can stroll the seashore at Olympic National Park in Washington or Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts, climb craggy mountains in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, or go underground into the world's largest cave system at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. You can marvel at the largest canyon on Earth (Grand Canyon National Park), hike among the planet's largest collection or rock arches (Arches National Park), explore the lowest and hottest place in the Western Hemisphere (Death Valley National Park), or wander a realm of forests and misty mountains (Great Smoky Mountains National Park). And these are just a few of your park options. America's National Parks For Dummies gives you guidance to decide which park is for you, when to go, and what to see when you reach your destination. This guide will help you plan the best trip imaginable, whether you are An inexperienced traveler looking for guidance in determining whether to take a trip to a national park and how to plan for it An experienced traveler who has yet to explore the national park system and wants expert advice when you finally get a chance to enjoy one Any traveler who doesn't like big, thick travel guides that list every single hotel, restaurant, or attraction, but instead looks for a book that focuses on the places that will provide the best or most unique park experience America's National Parks For Dummies is user-friendly and organized in a logical fashion. Each park is broken down in a chapter that delves into the nitty-gritty of trip planning and highlights, including tips for Planning your trip by touching on the diversity of the park system, explaining some of your vacation options, and telling you when parks are the most (and least) crowded Ironing out the details by describing how you get to the parks and how to find your way around after you arrive Exploring America's national parks by giving you the lowdown on 15 of the best parks, detailing things like each park's wild kingdom, the best spots for memorable photographs, and a few safety issues The pages of this book resemble a great long-distance hike – you never know what's around the next bend in the trail. So throw on a backpack, take a swig of water, and get ready to explore the national parks!
Author | : Barbara Laine |
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Release | : 2000-05-01 |
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ISBN | : 9780764516016 |
Author | : Don Laine |
Publisher | : Frommermedia Llc |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9781628870664 |
Presents a guide to the national parks of the West, providing information about attractions, tours, day hikes, activities, wildlife, lodging, and restaurants in and near each park.
Author | : Insight Guides |
Publisher | : Apa Publications (UK) Limited |
Total Pages | : 789 |
Release | : 2021-08-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1839053011 |
From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to US National Parks West is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like 13th-century cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park, the Zion Narrows and Yellowstone National Park, and cultural gems like the trekking through the sprawling Denali National Park and navigating your way through the temperate rainforest of Olympic National Park. Features of this travel guide to US National Parks West: - Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in US National Parks West's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Editor's Choice: uncover the best of US National Parks West with our pick of the region's top destinations - Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation - Covers: California and the Pacific, the Southwest, the Rocky Mountains, the Pacific Northwest Looking for a specific guide to California? Check out Insight Guides California for a detailed and entertaining look at all the area has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Author | : Robert W. Righter |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : National parks and reserves |
ISBN | : 9780882730417 |
Author | : Book Sales, Inc. |
Publisher | : Booksales |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9781555216719 |