Fodor's Complete Guide to America's National Parks, 11th Edition (Special-Interest Titles) [Paperback]

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Series: Special-Interest Titles | Publication Date: April 10, 2001

The Only Guide to All 384 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 384 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 384 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 384 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: 512 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; 11th edition (April 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679007695
• ISBN-13: 978-0679007692
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,594,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Reference Guide to our National Park System, November 5, 2003

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Bryan Carey "Bryan Carey" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fodor's Complete Guide to America's National Parks, 11th Edition (Special-Interest Titles) (Paperback)

America's National Park system is a national treasure, featuring hundreds of natural scenic wonders, historic sites, beautiful shorelines, remote wilderness areas, and other places that have remained largely untouched by human progress. In this book, Fodor's assembles together a state by state listing of all the various units of the National Park system, complete with facts and information to help you plan a visit.

This guide is divided up among regions, and then by state, with a map showing the approximate location of each park within the state followed by a brief description of what the park has to offer. Be aware that the information contained in this book is very brief. It's intended to help you find a park and quickly let you know what to expect, whether camping is permitted, which interstate highway is closest, etc. The data is not in- depth. It's only meant to quickly summarize the units of the U.S. National Park system. Also, you should keep in mind that the guide does not include photographs of all the parks. The only pictures are those found in the center of the guide, where Fodor's includes a photo section with pictures from about 35 or 40 different parks.

Overall, this is a very good guide, in spite of its lack of detail and pictures. It makes a good addition to the glove compartment of any automobile that spends a good portion of the year driving across the United States of America. At a glance, you can quickly find out what parks are located in your vicinity, how to get there, and what you can expect to see. It's a helpful reference guide, and the proceeds from the sales go to the National Park System. Buy one today, and have fun planning your next vacation to one of the hundreds of unique, scenic, and interesting locations that comprise the U.S. National Park system.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book, May 14, 2003

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This review is from: Fodor's Complete Guide to America's National Parks, 11th Edition (Special-Interest Titles) (Paperback)

I love this book!! If you enjoy visiting the different National Parks our country has to offer - this book is for you. (The National Parks Passport is also a must!) I purchased this book over the others available because a portion of the funding goes to support the NPS. This is the same book available at the NPS Bookstores. I know you will enjoy it.

5.0 out of 5 stars National Park Must Have, April 23, 2009

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This review is from: Fodor's Complete Guide to America's National Parks, 11th Edition (Special-Interest Titles) (Paperback)

This book lists all the National Parks (get the newest version) I use mine to collect the passport stamps as I vist really fasinating parks across the country.