The Complete Guide to America's National Parks: The Official Visitor's Guide to All 375 National Parks (Serial) [Paperback]

National Park Foundation (Author)

Book Description

Series: Serial | Publication Date: September 1, 1998

The Only Guide to All 376 National Park Areas


"Very useful for anyone contemplating a visit to the national parks." -- The NY Times


"One of the best travel resources published -- and a bargain, too." -- The Fresno Bee


"A wealth of useful information...and proceeds from its sale benefit the park system." -- Atlant. Journal-Constitution


The Official Visitor's Guide to Our National Parklands


No other guide covers every one of the 376 sites under National Park Service jurisdiction. Use it as a quick reference or to help you plan a park trip of a lifetime. Now completely revised and updated, it gives you the latest information on every area.


Inside -- Parks of All Types
Nature parks in the mountains, on the plains, and by the sea
Scenic and historic trails
Wild and scenic rivers
Battlefields
Historic sites
Special parks for special interests
Complete, Up-to-Date Information on Each Park

What to see and do
Where to camp and stay
All about permits and fees
Where to find food and supplies
When to go
How to get there
Terrific Maps
22 pages of easy-to-use regional maps locating every park

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The Only Guide to All 376 National Park Areas


"Very useful for anyone contemplating a visit to the national parks." -- The NY Times


"One of the best travel resources published -- and a bargain, too." -- The Fresno Bee


"A wealth of useful information...and proceeds from its sale benefit the park system." -- Atlant. Journal-Constitution


The Official Visitor's Guide to Our National Parklands


No other guide covers every one of the 376 sites under National Park Service jurisdiction. Use it as a quick reference or to help you plan a park trip of a lifetime. Now completely revised and updated, it gives you the latest information on every area.


Inside -- Parks of All Types
Nature parks in the mountains, on the plains, and by the sea
Scenic and historic trails
Wild and scenic rivers
Battlefields
Historic sites
Special parks for special interests
Complete, Up-to-Date Information on Each Park

What to see and do
Where to camp and stay
All about permits and fees
Where to find food and supplies
When to go
How to get there
Terrific Maps
22 pages of easy-to-use regional maps locating every park

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 10th edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 067903515X
• ISBN-13: 978-0679035152
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,813,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A praiseworthy guide!, September 17, 1998

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This review is from: The Complete Guide to America's National Parks: The Official Visitor's Guide to All 375 National Parks (Serial) (Paperback)

As much a quick reference as it is a planning handbook, "Fodor's Complete Guide to America's National Parks" is a treasure-trove of information on all 376 of our national park sites.

The parks are grouped by states, and each listing is handsomely presented. We're given, among other things, thumbnail sketches of the sites, what to see & do, and pertinent address information (including email and Web addresses).

Alas, there are only a couple of b&w photos. But the nearly two-dozen regional maps are crisp and helpful.

Whether it's the pristine mountain-ringed river basins of the Noatak National Preserve (Alaska) or the historic--not to mention humid!--Fort Sumter National Monument (South Carolina), this winning guide will certainly help you to have a more informative and enjoyable trip.