Moon Handbooks Idaho (Paperback)

by Don Root (Author) "Land. Big, beautiful land..." (more)
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Product Description
For journeys off the beaten path, Moon Handbooks Idaho is the only guide available that completely covers the Rocky Mountain state's densely forested mountains, sage-covered deserts, crystalline lakes, and culturally rich cities. Backpacker, mountaineer, traveler, and author Don Root provides in-depth information on a wide variety of activities-including rock climbing in City Rocks National Reserve, boating on Idaho's largest lake, Pend Oreille, and soaking in soothing Lava Hot Springs-proving that Idaho's lure is more than just its famous spuds. With photographs, helpful maps, and an array of accommodation options, ranging from campgrounds and yurts to historic bed-and-breakfast inns and world-class resorts, this guide has the perfect fit for any budget. You'll find what you're looking for-fishing holes or fiddling contests, river rafting or rodeos-with Moon Handbooks Idaho.

Product Details

• Paperback: 568 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 5th edition (April 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566915945
• ISBN-13: 978-1566915946
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #79,680 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Toot for Root, November 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Moon Handbooks: Idaho (3rd Ed.) (Paperback)

Idaho may not be everyone's idea of a "hot potato" destination. But if you want a clever, concise guide to a wonderful state -- this is it. Check out "Rural Bar Etiquette" on p. 78 for a sample of Root's humor.

This is not your average dry guide (Although Root's sense of humor is indeed dry!) You will find instead detailed descriptions and opinions(some very funny) which can help you decide the places that might be of special interest to you. It is one of the best guide books I have ever read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like traveling with a tour guide!, August 20, 2007

By	Romina Wilcox "Author of Cold Eyes" (Silicon Valley Author) - See all my reviews

This book provided lots of helpful information during our exploration of the state. It provided maps, accommodations, restaurant that suits our budget, scenic places, and a bit of history about the state; its climate and its people. It covers all sides of Idaho: Southwest, South Central, The High Country, North Central and the Panhandle. We stayed in BOY-see, not BOY-zee and certainly not the French "bwah-zay! As you could see, the author added humor to this guide. As suggested, we jogged the serene tree-lined Boise River Greenbelt, biked at the pristine Boise Front, explore the Grove--the largest park near downtown, and clicked our cameras away to capture the scenic mountains. As we strolled down the cosmopolitan area, we knew exactly where to eat, where to go for amusement, and where to withdraw money. We had fun. We also explored the beautiful city of Eagle--a place that took our breaths away. Our next stop? Coeur D'Alene. And we're taking our tour guide with us: The Moon Handbooks.Cold Eyes

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but not what I wanted, April 9, 2009

By	George Foxworth "geofox" (Fair Oaks, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was my first venture into the Moon Handbooks and, I must say, it is as thorough as any guidebook could be in describing local attractions. It is not, however, a complete guide. What I'm finding out is that one needs a library of guidebooks when traveling. I had hoped that this would include some of the information that one would find in, say, Roadside Geology guides, but that kind of information seems to be lacking.
The guide to local towns, restaurants, activities for seasons, contained in the Moon Handbook is excellent I recommend it to anyone interested in those areas. If you are going for more geological and topological reasons, look elsewhere.