Our National Parks is a guidebook supreme, an exciting introduction to Yosemite and several other magnificent parks by the man who, more than any other person, helped create them. After this fast-paced trip with Muir, past visitors to the parks will want to revisit them with new insights, and those who have never wandered these trails will not ......
A Celebrated Journey Down the Whitewater Rapids of the Grand Canyon
The Colorado River through the Grand Canyon has a well-deserved reputation for whitewater- the feature that draws many boaters to the raging torrent amidst its spectacular chasms. This guide offers a literary guide down the river, through each rapid.
Photographic masterpiece on beloved White Sands National Park; now in paperback. Winner of the New Mexico-Arizona Book Award for Photography. Like Ansel Adams in a contemporary and pristine setting. Powerfully relevant today. Winner of the 2018 New Mexico-Arizona Book Award's Father Thomas J. Steele Award for History Award-winning photographer ......
The only guide of its kind! The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges is the only definitive guide of its kind--covering every lodge in America's National Parks and Monuments, from luxurious inns to rustic cabins. The authors, National Park experts, tell readers how to leave behind the hassles and headaches and make trip planning painless. ......
DREAM IT Fully updated and revised Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Canyon National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for seventeen easy-to-follow trails in Grand Canyon National Park that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views and learn about the region's history. LOOK INSIDE TO FIND Hikes suited to every ability ......
True Tales of Humor & Misadventure from America's National Parks
Amusing and informative, Hey Ranger! teaches as it entertains with tales of boat ramp misadventures, lost Afghani campers, encounters with wild animals, dumb crooks, and more. One chapter, "Tales from the Wild Side," brings together unusual incidents from National Park Service reports, and the concluding essay, "Don't Be a Victim of Your ......
This updated and revised edition of BestEasy Day Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for 36 easy-to-follow hikes in the park, including 12 of the best winter trails, that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region's history amid the ......
Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in the Crown of the Continent
Adventures in the wilderness can be dramatic and deadly. Glacier National Park's death records date back to January 1913, when a man froze to death while snowshoeing between Cut Bank and St. Mary. All told, 260 people have died or are presumed to have died in the park during the first hundred years of its existence. One man fell into a crevasse on ......
Discover the wonder of these two spectacular parks as Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks leads you along 850 miles of trail - from short nature hikes to backcountry treks. Veteran hiker Erik Molvar provides all the information you need to get the most out of hiking this International Peace Park with its glistening glaciers, scenic ......