Fodor's The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West
Majestic buttes, towering Sequoias, sculpted rock arches, and river-carved canyons—-a visit to the national parks of the West isn’t merely a vacation, it’s a rite of passage. This completely updated and expanded book is the guide for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and retirees preparing to visit the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, and 34 other parks in the American and Canadian West. Bursting with maps, charts, and orientation spreads, Fodor’s Complete Guide to the National Parks of the...
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Fodor’s Complete Guide to the National Parks of the WestPLAN YOUR PERFECT TRIPFull-color guide • Make your trip to the national parks unforgettable with TK maps, illustrated features, and TK color photos.Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Convenient overview of each park and its highlights •Top experiences and attractions • Practical advice for getting around • Field-tested itineraries • Easy-to-read color park mapsExplore Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on historic lodges in the national parks, hydrothermal features, and rafting down the Colorado River • Best hiking, educational offerings, and nearby attractionsOpinions from destination experts • Fodor’s writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Frequently updated to provide the latest information
Chapter 1: Welcome to the ParksNational Park Service Then and NowThe Roosevelt TouchWildlife In the Parks Chapter 2: Choosing a Park What’s WhereThe Best of the National ParksIf You Like Chapter 3: Planning Your VisitPark PassesWhat to PackFamily FunRock Climbing Q&ATake a TourCapturing the Parks on FilmStaying Healthy, Playing It SafeMore Tips and TidbitsField Guide: Common Geology and Terrain Terms Chapter 4: Driving ToursPacific Northwest Driving TourCanadian Rockies Driving TourGlacier to Grand Teton Driving TourDakotas’ Black Hills Driving Tour: Hot Springs to DeadwoodNorthern California Driving TourSouthern California Driving TourCanyon Country Driving TourDinosaur National Monument to Great Sand Dunes Driving TourTexas and New Mexico Driving Tour Chapter 5: Arches National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 6: Badlands National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 7: Banff National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 8: Big Bend National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 9: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 10: Bryce Canyon National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 11: Canyonlands National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter12: Capitol Reef National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 13: Carlsbad Caverns National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 14: Channel Islands National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 15: Crater Lake National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 16: Death Valley National ParkPark EssentialsWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 17: Glacier and Waterton Lakes National ParksGlacier National ParkWaterton Lakes National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 18: Grand Canyon National ParkGrand Canyon South RimGrand Canyon North RimGrand Canyon West RimWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 19: Grand Teton National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 20: Great Basin National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 21: Great Sand Dunes National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and StayChapter 22: Guadalupe Mountains National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 23: Jasper National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 24: Joshua Tree National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 25: Lassen Volcanic National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 26: Mesa Verde National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 27: Mount Rainier National ParkPark EssentialsWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 28: North Cascades National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay 29: Olympic National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 30: Petrified Forest National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 31: Redwood National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 32: Rocky Mountain National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 33: Saguaro National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 34: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National ParksSequoia National ParkKings Canyon National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 35: Theodore Roosevelt National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 36: Wind Cave National ParkPark EssentialsWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 37: Yellowstone National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 38: Yosemite National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Chapter 39: Zion National ParkWhat’s NearbyWhere to Eat and Stay Campgrounds at a Glance Index About our Writers MapsPacific Northwest Driving TourCanada Driving TourGlacier to Grand TetonBadlands Driving TourNorthern California Driving TourSouthern California Driving TourCanyon Country Driving TourColorado Driving TourTexas and New MexicoBanff TrailChisos BasinCentral Bryce CanyonIsland in the SkyNeedlesSoutheastern UtahSubterreanean Trail Network, Carlsbad Caversn NPSanta Rosa, Santa Cruz, and Anacapa IslandsDarwin Falls TrailCentral Glacier TrailsGrand Canyon South RimGrand Canyon Village and Rim TrailGrand Canyon North Rim Jenny Lake TrailWestern Joshua Tree National ParkMount Rainier Looking NorthOlympic Coastal RegionSol Duc TrailRedwood NP Northern AreasRedwood NP Southern AreasBear Lake RegionWestern Sequoia and Kings Canyon National ParkKings Canyon’s Cedar Grove AreaWind Cave Trail (Underground)Western YellowstoneOld Faithful AreaEastern YellowstoneCanyon VillageYosemite Valley
\ From Barnes & NobleThis new, mammoth (512-page) Fodor's Road Guide volume covers all 33 western national parks, from Texas to Washington. Anyone who has every used one of these guides knows that Fodor's has anticipated travelers' needs for useful information. Within a few minutes, browsers can become familiar with this book's useful features.\ \ \ \ \ Library JournalFrom Arches to Zion, from the well-worn paths of Yosemite to the seldom-visited Channel Islands off California, Fodor's has come up with an indispensable guide to 38 national parks located in the western parts of the United States and Canada, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. With the usual Fodor skill, each park is fully covered yet includes recommendations for what to see if you're there for only a day. Following a most informative chapter on "Choosing a Park," the guide gives visitors the type of information guaranteed to make their trip memorable. Lodging, directions, places to dine, nearby attractions, best times to visit, average monthly temperatures, concessionaire offerings, recommended activities, medical precautions, pet acceptance, and a brief history of the park result in an essential reference for anyone considering a visit. It is particularly useful in suggesting that readers consider lesser-known parks such as Joshua Tree, Capitol Reef, and the Guadalupe Mountains, as well as selecting the best times to go to the popular ones such as Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone. The scope of this work, combined with the ever-increasing interest in national parks, makes this a fine candidate both for reference and for circulating collections. Highly recommended for all public, school, and special libraries.\ —Joseph L. Carlson\ \ \
