National Parks: Western United States
- ISBN-10
- 0887297218
- ISBN-13
- 9780887297212
- Series
- National Parks
- Category
- National parks and reserves
- Pages
- 396
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998-01-01
- Publisher
- Langenscheidt Publishers
- Author
- American Map Corporation
Description
"Insight Guide: US National Parks West" is much more than a guidebook. A team of expert writers and top photographers provides real insight into a great American tradition, ranging widely across the west from Arizona to Wyoming, from the California Desert to the Rocky Mountains, and taking in the national parks of Alaska and Hawaii. The book begins with a series of essays tracing the parks' history, describing their geology, flora and fauna, and talking to the rangers. Then there is a region-by-region run-down, with detailed maps, on the parks, recreation areas and historic sites worth visiting. Finally, an information section covers travel, practical tips on hiking and camping, and an extensive listing addresses and useful telephone numbers. From Arches to Zion, from the Grand Canyon to the Petrified Forest, it's all here. The insightful text is complemented by superb photography. "Insight Guide: US National Parks West" inspires while it explains, entertains while it informs. Serving as a background reader, a practical companion for use on the spot, and a great souvenir of your trip, it's the perfect all-in-one guidebook.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2019-04-02
- 128 pages
- Ebook
- Black Dog & Leventhal
Similar books
-
Passport to Your National Parks - Collector's Edition
By Eastern NationalIt's here! Now you can stamp your way through the entire National Park System with the newest addition to the Passport To Your National Parks line of products: the Collector's Edition Passport.
-
The Art of the National Parks (Fifty-Nine Parks): (National Parks Art Books, Books For Nature Lovers, National Parks Posters, The...
By Weldon Owen, Theresa Pierno, JP BoneyardThe fort later functioned as prison for deserters, including Dr. Samuel Mudd, a physician who'd been convicted for treating the leg that John Wilkes Booth broke while assassinating President Lincoln. Mudd's sentence was ultimately ...
-
National Park Adventure Guide (63 Park Edition)
By Nathan AndersonNational Park Adventure Guide (63 Park Edition)
-
Fodor's The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the USA: All 63 parks from Maine to American Samoa
By Fodor's Travel GuidesCheck out Fodor’s Arizona and the Grand Canyon, Fodor’s California, Fodor's Colorado, Fodor’s Florida, Fodor’s Essential Hawaii, Fodor’s Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire, Fodor's U.S. & British Virgin Islands, Compass Yellowstone ...
-
Your Guide to the National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 63 National Parks
By Michael Joseph OswaldWhen you do, you’ll want to maximize time on your next national park adventure by planning it with the help of a good guide. Let this book be Your Guide to the National Parks.
-
Complete National Parks of the United States: Featuring 400+ Parks, Monuments, Battlefields, Historic Sites, Scenic Trails, Recreation Areas, and Seashores
By Mel WhitePresents detailed descriptions, maps, and contact information for the national parks of each state, ranging from the Everglades National Park in Florida to the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.
-
Parks for All: U.S. National Parks
By Jenna WinterbergCheck It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep grade 4 students engaged in learning.
-
National Parks: The American Experience
By Alfred RunteInterpretative history of the national parks system proposing the establishment of national parks evolved out of a need to fulfill cultural rather than environmental needs, and examining the problems of...
-
Natural Museums: U.S. National Parks, 1872-1916
By Kathy S. MasonNatural Museums examines the notions of park monumentalism, “worthlessness,” and national significance, as well as the parks’ roles as wilderness preserves and recreational centers.
-
The National Parks: An American Legacy
By W. Clark BuntingPays tribute to the landscape, diversity of species, and spirit found in American national parks.