Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Unavailable
    Frommer's National Parks of the American West
    Unavailable
    Frommer's National Parks of the American West
    Unavailable
    Frommer's National Parks of the American West
    Ebook530 pages23 hours

    Frommer's National Parks of the American West

    By Don Laine, Barbara Laine, Jack Olson and

    4/5

    ()

    Currently unavailable

    Currently unavailable

    About this ebook

    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. Completely updated, this new edition ofFrommer'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.List of Maps. 1 Planning Your Trip to the National Parks of the American West. 2 Arches National Park (Don& Barbara Laine). 3 Badlands National Park (Jack Olson). 4 Big Bend National Park (Eric Peterson). 5 Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Don& Barbara Laine). 6 The Black Hills: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument& Custer State Park (Jack Olson). 7 Bryce Canyon National Park& Grand Staircase– Escalante National Monument (Don& Barbara Laine). 8 Canyonlands National Park (Don& Barbara Laine). 9 Capitol Reef National Park (Don& Barbara Laine). 10 Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Don& Barbara Laine). 11 Channel Islands National Park (Eric Peterson). 12 Crater Lake National Park (Eric Peterson). 13 Death Valley National Park& Mojave National Preserve (Eric Peterson). 14 Devils Tower National Monument (Eric Peterson). 15 Glacier National Park& Waterton Lakes National Park (Eric Peterson). 16 Grand Canyon National Park (Shane Christensen). 17 Grand Teton National Park (Eric Peterson). 18 Great Basin National Park (Don& Barbara Laine). 19 Great Sand Dunes National Park& Preserve (Don& Barbara Laine). 20 Guadalupe Mountains National Park (Eric Peterson). 21 Joshua Tree National Park (Eric Peterson). 22 Lassen Volcanic National Park (Eric Peterson). 23 Mesa Verde, Hovenweep, Chaco& Other Archaeological Sites of the Four Corners Region (Don& Barbara Laine). 24 Mount Rainier National Park (Eric Peterson). 25 North Cascades National Park (Jack Olson). 26 Olympic National Park (Eric Peterson). 27 Petrified Forest National Park (Eric Peterson). 28 Point Reyes National Seashore (Eric Peterson). 29 Redwood National& State Parks (Eric Peterson). 30 Rocky Mountain National Park (Don& Barbara Laine). 31 Saguaro National Park (Eric Peterson). 32 Sequoia& Kings Canyon National Parks (Eric Peterson). 33 Theodore Roosevelt National Park (Jack Olson). 34 Yellowstone National Park& Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument (Eric Peterson). 35 Yosemite National Park (Eric Peterson). 36 Zion National Park& Cedar Breaks National Monument (Don& Barbara Laine). Appendix A: A Field Guide. Appendix B: Useful Toll-Free Numbers& Websites.  Index.Residents of northern New Mexico since 1970,Don and Barbara Laine have traveled extensively throughout the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest, spending as much time as possible in the outdoors. They have written Frommer’s guides to Utah, Colorado, and Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks. The Laines have also authoredLittle-Known Southwest andBest Short Hikes in Arizona for The Mountaineers; andThe New Mexico Guide for Fulcrum Publishing. A Denver-based freelance writer,Eric Peterson has contributed to numerous Frommer’s guides covering the American West, and written
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley
    Release dateJul 15, 2008
    ISBN9780470294086
    Unavailable
    Frommer's National Parks of the American West

    Read more from Don Laine

    Related to Frommer's National Parks of the American West

    Related ebooks

    Travel For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      Whose Land Is It Anyway?

      Mar 26, 2018

      Whose Land Is It Anyway?
      3 min read

    • Article

      Camping’s Gold Standard

      Feb 19, 2020

      Camping’s Gold Standard
      4 min read

    • Article

      North? Sure!

      Oct 11, 2018

      North? Sure!
      7 min read

    • Article

      Getting Started

      Jul 6, 2023

      Getting Started
      2 min read

    • Article

      Wazed and Confused

      Oct 25, 2016

      Wazed and Confused
      7 min read

    • Article

      By The Numbers

      Dec 1, 2020

      By The Numbers
      2 min read

    • Article

      Rova Recommends

      May 31, 2022

      Rova Recommends
      2 min read

    • Article

      Why build PIRATE TRAILS?

      Aug 23, 2020

      Why build PIRATE TRAILS?
      4 min read

    • Article

      Letters

      Nov 1, 2018

      Thanks to Mike Virtanen for his in-depth coverage of conservation easements in the Adirondack Park (Sept./Oct. 2018). As reported, an impressive total of 781,000 acres are now protected by state-owned easements. This land stays in private ownership,

      4 min read

    • Article

      Connect

      Jul 22, 2021

      I write this having just learned that the annual October NEC show has been postponed until next year, with the organisers saying they will focus on the February event instead. I feel as though it’s a real shame after all we motorhome owners have been

      2 min read

    • Article

      Letters

      May 9, 2019

      Skip Novak’s article on seasickness resonated with me, and I found Mark Chisnell’s report on it in the February 2019 issue fascinating. However, there is one important correction which needs to be made to Skip’s article. He writes: ‘Being prone and s

      3 min read

    • Article

      JUST GO Anywhere

      Apr 17, 2019

      JUST GO Anywhere
      6 min read

    • Article

      Homing In

      May 1, 2022

      Homing In
      8 min read

    • Article

      Scouting Around

      Sep 16, 2023

      go.scoutlife.org/scoutingaround When someone holds up the Scout sign, the room quickly gets quiet. Why? It’s a reminder of what the sign means. To make the Scout sign in Cub Scouts, raise your right arm straight up, with your index and middle finger

      3 min read

    • Article

      Behind The Tents

      Mar 12, 2018

      Behind The Tents
      5 min read

    • Article

      Letters

      Feb 21, 2020

      Tracy Ormsbee’s editorial “A chance to rethink ACR” (January/February) touches upon exactly what needs to be done in regard to the proposed Adirondack Club and Resort project. The current plan is a very large vacation residence development that inclu

      4 min read

    • Article

      HARLEYS To Nabiac

      May 14, 2020

      HARLEYS To Nabiac
      11 min read

    • Article

      An Hour... ... In The Archive

      Nov 14, 2017

      An Hour... ... In The Archive
      8 min read

    • Article

      THE ARCHITECTS & ICONS

      Jul 19, 2019

      THE ARCHITECTS & ICONS
      11 min read

    • Article

      Show Me The Way

      Apr 28, 2023

      Show Me The Way
      8 min read

    • Article

      Show Me The Way

      Apr 28, 2023

      Show Me The Way
      8 min read

    • Article

      Lookin’ For Adventure…

      May 16, 2018

      Lookin’ For Adventure…
      5 min read

    • Article

      What Lies Beneath?

      May 16, 2019

      What Lies Beneath?
      5 min read

    • Article

      Going Public

      Apr 17, 2020

      Going Public
      6 min read

    • Article

      The Story So Far…

      May 11, 2023

      In 1997 the internet was in its infancy and people still gathered most of their travel ideas and advice from newspapers and magazines. On the newsstand in the UK at the time, there were four travel magazines (all still going today) and thirteen on mo

      3 min read

    • Article

      A Decade Of Adventure Schooling

      Mar 4, 2020

      A Decade Of Adventure Schooling
      8 min read

    • Article

      Trail Fairies

      Aug 21, 2022

      Trail Fairies
      3 min read

    • Article

      Unknown Soldiers

      Aug 5, 2023

      Unknown Soldiers
      2 min read

    • Article

      Lost Together

      Mar 31, 2022

      Lost Together
      2 min read

    Reviews for Frommer's National Parks of the American West

    4/5

    3 ratings1 review

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

    • 4/5
      Terrific for travelers. Gives routes for various tours within the parks.