Frommer's Rocky Mountain National Park, Third Edition [Paperback]

Don Laine (Author), Barbara Laine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 2003 | Series: Park Guides (Book 6)

A compact guide to a popular U.S. National Park
o Shows people how to make the most of a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park, which had 3.2 million visitors in 2001
o Features guidance on trip planning, park orientation and highlights, day hikes, backcountry excursions, and other activities-biking, fishing, winter sports, and more
o Delivers the scoop on lodging and camping inside and outside of the park as well as best bets for dining and a guide to park wildlife-all in a handy pocket-sized format
o Responds to the growing appeal of outdoor vacations-nearly 30 million Americans visited a National Park in 2001, and 53 percent said they planned a trip to a National Park or Forest for 2002-and Colorado's increasing popularity as a destination state

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Amazingly easy to use. Very portable, very complete." —Booklist --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Frommer’s® Puts the Parks in Your Pocket.

All the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice you need to have the perfect park vacation…in an easy-to-carry size–and at an unbeatable price!

Your Complete Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park:

• The best strategies for seeing this spectacular park, whether you have a full week or just a few hours
• Great places to stay: historic lodges, family-friendly gateway motels, and the best area campgrounds
• The best hikes, from easy meadow walks to thrilling backcountry trails plus cross-country ski treks, horse-back tours, cliffs for rock climbers, and more
• A fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot elk, beaver, birds, wildflowers, and more

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 3 edition (April 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764567284
• ISBN-13: 978-0764567285
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,495,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too general, November 10, 2006

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Mountain Man "Freddo" (Frederick, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Rocky Mountain National Park (Park Guides) (Paperback)

I had a bad feeling before I even opened this book. I guess that had to do with the picture of the Maroon Bells on the cover - which are nowhere near Rocky Mountain National Park.

This book talks a lot about bringing pets into the park, obtaining permits, keeping mosquitos away, and what kind of camper I should buy. To me, this is pretty useless information. I need maps and route descriptions for day hikes. This book devotes less than 30 pages to that subject.

I have a camper, I know what bug spray is used for and I don't take pets with me on hikes. If you've never been outdoors, there may be some useful information here, but it seems like common knowledge to me.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful, September 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's Rocky Mountain National Park (Park Guides) (Paperback)

A useful and compact guide, focused on Rocky Mountain National Park and the nearby towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake. Practical tips. The chapters on day hikes included something for everyone -- trails ranging from 1/2 mile very easy trails to very difficult trails. The maps were a little difficult to read. A useful addition would be a fold-out color map.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money!!, March 13, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's Rocky Mountain National Park, Third Edition (Paperback)

This book is a dissappointment. Perhaps it has some value for hickers but not for the common visitor. Much better information is available in the web.