Whether you want to hike through jaw-dropping landscapes of Yosemite, see rare wildlife and natural wonders in Yellowstone, or go river-rafting in the Grand Canyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in America's Western national parks are here to help! Fodor's National Parks of the West is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
Fodor's National Parks of the West travel guide includes:
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AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
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MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
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MORE THAN 70 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
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COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
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HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, activities, side-trips, and more
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PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Ultimate Experiences," "Best Campgrounds," "Best Lodges," and more
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TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
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HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, geography and more
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SPECIAL FEATURES on "Exploring the Colorado River," "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "Yellowstone's Geothermal Wonders"
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LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
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UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Arches National Park, Badlands National Park, Big Bend National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Channel Islands National Park, Crater Lake National Park, Death Valley National Park, Glacier & Waterton Lakes National Parks, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Great Basin National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Mount Ranier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, Pinnacles National Park, Redwood National and State Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, Saguaro National Park, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, White Sands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park
Planning on visiting other parts of the west besides the national parks? Check out Fodor's Arizona & the Grand Canyon, Fodor's Colorado, Fodor's Pacific Northwest, Fodor's California, and Fodor's Montana & Wyoming
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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