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A park lover's must-have, the information provided in this behemoth of a book is almost as impressive as the redwoods that grace its cover. With a focus on helping visitors avoid the crowds, National Parks of the American West provides painstakingly researched details on more than 40 national parks, monuments, seashores, and preserves.
Frommer's explains their intent in the introduction: "Our authors have talked to the rangers, hiked the trails, and taken the tours, all the while asking, 'How can our readers avoid the crowds?' In each of following chapters you'll find a section giving you straightforward, practical advice on just how to do this.... We've searched for secluded trails that can be hiked by the average person, scenic drives where you won't get caught in bumper-to-bumper traffic, and points where, with only a minimum of effort, you'll be afforded spectacular views without feeling as if you're packed into Times Square on New Year's Eve."
There is probably not a question you have that this book doesn't answer: each park listing includes tips from park rangers, ideas especially for kids, excellent maps, entrance fee information, the best driving and walking tours, campground overviews, food and other lodging, contacts for activities and recreation, and interesting sidebars. --Kathryn True
Book Description
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!
From the Publisher
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 readers 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 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 sport for visitors of all ages and skill levels.
From the Back Cover
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer’s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer’s. Your guide to a world of travel experience.
Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Adventures for everyone, from hiking to horseback riding to sea kayaking. Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
About the Author
Don and Barbara Laine have written about and traveled extensively throughout the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest. They are the authors of Frommer’s guides to Utah, Colorado, and Montana and Wyoming, as well as Frommer’s Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks, Frommer’s Yosemite & Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, and Frommer’s Rocky Mountain National Park; and are contributing authors to Frommer’s Texas.
Jack Olson, a longtime resident of Denver, wanders the Rockies and the entire country as a freelance photographer and writer. He writes travel articles for AAA magazines and his photos may be seen in such publications as Backpacker, Audubon, Sierra, and National Geographic Books.
Eric Peterson is a Denver-based freelance writer who has authored Frommer’s Montana & Wyoming and Frommer’s Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks; and contributed to Frommer’s Texas, Frommer’s Yosemite & Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, and Frommer’s Colorado. He also writes for several Colorado-based business and entertainment periodicals, makes a mean chicken chile, and takes as many weekend treks into the Rockies as possible.
A California native, Shane Christensen has written travel guides throughout the American Southwest, as well as books covering destinations in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. He is coauthor of Frommer’s Argentina & Chile. Shane is also a Foreign Service Officer and currently works as Special Assistant to Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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