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 the National Parks of the West 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.
travel guide includes:
AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE
to the top things to see and do
MULTIPLE ITINERARIES
to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
MORE THAN 70 DETAILED MAPS
to help you navigate confidently
COLOR PHOTOS
throughout to spark your wanderlust!
HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS
on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, activities, side-trips, and more
PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES
on “Ultimate Experiences,” “Best Campgrounds,” “Best Lodges,” and more
TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS
including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS
providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, geography and more
SPECIAL FEATURES
on “Exploring the Colorado River,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “Yellowstone’s Geothermal Wonders”
LOCAL WRITERS
to help you find the under-the-radar gems
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON:
Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Badlands, Sequoia, Rocky Mountains, Glacier, Zion, Yosemite, Grand Tetons, Olympic, and more national parks
Planning on visiting Arizona, Colorado, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Sequoia/Kings Canyon, or even the Great Smoky Mountains? Check out
Fodor’s Arizona and the Grand Canyon
,
Fodor's Colorado
Compass Yellowstone National Park
Compass Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks
.
*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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