Moon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 62 Parks (Travel Guide)

About this book

Theyve been dubbed Americas best idea for a reason: get inspired get outdoors and discover the wild beauty of the United States with Moon USA National Parks. Inside youll find: Coverage of all 62 national parks from the misty mountains of the east and the redwoods of the west to the glaciers of Alaska and volcanoes of Hawaii organized by region Strategic lists and itineraries: Choose from lists of the best parks for hiking wildlife families and scenic drives or make your way down the list of the top ten national parks experiences across the country The best outdoor adventures in every park including backpacking biking climbing kayaking rafting and more plus detailed hike descriptions and trail maps marked with distance duration effort level and trailheads National parks road trips with driving times and advice for linking multiple parks interesting stops between them and nearby attractions and state parks Comprehensive planning resources: With maps and transportation tips youll have the tools to explore each park or region individually or visit multiple for an epic national parks trip Expert advice from former park guide Becky Lomax on how to avoid crowds what time of year to visit and where to stay inside and outside the parks from campgrounds to hotels Know before you go: Find essential background on climate terrain wildlife history and safety precautions plus practical information on park fees passes and reservations including how to obtain and use a National Parks Pass Gorgeous full-color photos throughout plus a handy keepsake section for your national parks stamps and a detachable fold-out poster map Whether youre trekking to striking vistas rafting a wild river or camping under the stars find your park adventure with Moon USA National Parks. For more in-depth information on a specific park check out one of Moons national parks travel guides.