The Ultimate Wyoming Atlas and Travel Encyclopedia [Paperback]

Michael Dougherty (Author), Heidi Dougherty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2003

The most complete guide to the Cowboy State in print. 129 maps, 60 maps of towns and cities, over 1,100 restaurants, over 550 motels, every public and private campground, over 200 guest ranches and resorts, over 130 bed and breakfasts, vacation homes and cabins, over 200 outfitters and guides, airports, more than 270 fisheries, 100s of National Trail points of interest, 49 public golf courses, 100s of museums and historical sites, hot springs, hikes, over 65 scenic drives and side trips, more than 50 ghost towns, downhill and cross country ski areas, gas stops, hundreds of attractions, 1,000s of photographs, weather information for over 60 locations, information on every city and town, 1,000s of things to do, 1,000s of addresses and phone numbers. Complete sections with maps for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and Fort Laramie National Historic Site. Includes free photo CD-ROM of 100s of screensaver sized photos.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Ultimate Press; 1 edition (October 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888550120
• ISBN-13: 978-1888550122
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,306,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This truly is THE ultimate book about Wyoming!!!, July 19, 2004

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Kristin E. Hill (Bozeman, MT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ultimate Wyoming Atlas and Travel Encyclopedia (Paperback)

After browsing through The Ultimate Montana Atlas and Travel Encyclopedia, I decided to check out what The Ultimate Wyoming book had to offer. As a Wyoming native, I was skeptical that this book could tell me anything I hadn't already learned during my 18 years of residence/travel there. Was I ever wrong, though. This book is absolutely INCREDIBLE and is a traveler's dream! The guide is chock full of interesting tid-bits about the state; history about individuals, places, and dates that shaped WY into what it is today; and food, lodging, camping, shopping, adventure, and attraction guides pointing travelers to some of the best places to visit, rest, and eat. Want to know if there's a child menu available at the restaurant you're thinking of going to? Just check out the dining reference for quick facts about every possible eatery found in town...from fast food to fine dining. For an outdoor adventure, check out any of the numerous pages describing hikes, fishing areas, etc. You name it, it's here.

Another great feature is the weather information listed for many of the state's towns. Wyoming's weather can be unpredictable, but this simple information can make trip planning a breeze no matter what month it happens to be.

Since the book is divided into sections with specific locator numbers assigned to each town/destination/attraction, it is extremely easy to use. While some guidebooks may provide maps of the state's largest cities (i.e. Cheyenne or Casper), this book doesn't discriminate. If a place has something to offer travelers, a user-friendly street map is provided.

With great color photos in the book's first few pages as well as several other shots capturing Wyoming's diverse landscape/features, this book has it all! I can't imagine finding any other guidebook with so much detailed information. I highly recommend this book to anyone planning an extended trip to Wyoming, to those just passing through, and to any Wyoming resident simply interested in learning more about his/her wonderful state!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, Comprehensive Resource!, January 16, 2006

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N. E. Smith (Northern Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ultimate Wyoming Atlas and Travel Encyclopedia (Paperback)

This book is well organized and holds a plethora of information. It includes detailed city street maps as well as regional maps. There is plenty of information about recreational activities throughout Wyoming. Lodging information isn't any better or worse than other travel books - they just offer a few options. Our family is going out west this coming summer with Yellowstone as the focal point. We have 2 or three other books on National Parks and Wyoming - had I bought this book first, I wouldn't have needed the others.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only guide to Wyoming you'll need, April 10, 2006

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cj (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ultimate Wyoming Atlas and Travel Encyclopedia (Paperback)

I shall be visiting Wyoming later this year, and this book (and its accompanying website) has proved to be invaluable in planning my trip. Everything you'll ever need to know about the state is here - maps, accommodation, restaurants, shopping and much more. I particularly like the detailed histories of the various Wyoming towns that are included - not something that you'll find in the usual guide books.
I'd definitely recommend this book to anybody planning to visit Wyoming, and even if you're not planning a visit but are just interested in the state it is still well worth reading.