Scenic Driving Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series) [Paperback]

Susan Springer Butler (Author)

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From the Back Cover

Pack up the car and enjoy twenty-eight drives through the crown jewels of the National Park system. With this indispensable highway companion, you’ll discover areas of Yellowstone and Grand Teton that many visitors miss, from marvelous Firehole Canyon to the ever-changing face of Norris Geyser Basin, from Flagg Ranch to the geologic wonders of the Gros Ventre Slide area.

Inside you’ll find:

Itineraries ranging from 5 miles to more than 150 miles in length
Route map for each drive
Where to find hot springs, geysers, local wildlife, mountain lakes, and other hidden treasures
Historical information and suggested side trips
Tips on camping, lodging, travel services, and best driving seasons

About the Author

Susan Springer Butler has been an English teacher and education consultant. She began visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks in the 1950s and has loved every minute of every visit, every camping disaster, every animal encounter, every moment of awe-inspiring wonder and breathtaking beauty. Her husband and four adult children indulge her passion for travel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: FalconGuides; 2nd edition (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762730366
• ISBN-13: 978-0762730360
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Wyoming
  • #14 in Books > Travel > North America
  • #44 in Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Food & Lodging > Parks & Campgrounds

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Used this every day of our trip, July 26, 2007

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A. Waldron (boston, ma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scenic Driving Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series) (Paperback)

We used this book every day we were in Yellowstone. It was such a help in planning each day, knowing where to stop, what to expect in terms of how long hikes were, finding restaurants and shops, etc. I would read the information about each place aloud to the kids, which helped pass the time between stops. One word of caution, though. We are not the type of family that does a lot of hiking, camping, climbing, etc. We did find that some of her descriptions of the difficulty of the hikes and trails were a bit underestimated. Between the heat and the altitude, this is important to keep in mind! Other than that, I think this is a must have!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Ever, November 10, 2006

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B. Kirkham (Manti, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scenic Driving Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series) (Paperback)

I had never been to Yellowstone, had limited time and wanted to see it all. This book prepared me for EVERYTHING - with great maps of small sections of the grand loop, and what to expect along the way, it made planning the trip a breeze! I will look for more of these guides whenever I travel to parks, etc. "Don't leave home without it!"

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intimate & Excellent, May 28, 2007

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Book Lover (Delaware) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scenic Driving Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series) (Paperback)

This second edition adds two new drives, and updated information from the 1999 edition.

Most surprising, for a guidebook, is the intimacy of tone, and enthusiasm for the parks and the beauty of the surrounding areas.

This book contains substantial, and well researched information on the historical, geological and natural features of the parks, and the tone is that of a close and intimate friend, sitting in your passenger seat, pointing out the window and exclaiming, "Hey! Look at that!"

Far from the staid and removed tone of many guidebooks, this book is truly an "Insiders' Guide," and makes me want to check out the other books in the series.