Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

by Danny Palmerlee (Manufactured by), Beth Kohn

Yosemite's granite domes, sweeping vistas and graceful waterfalls amaze visitors, while giant trees tower over Sequoia & Kings Canyon. Whether you want to sit among flowers in Tuolumne Meadows or scale the heights of Half Dome, gear up with this top-selling guide to these well-loved national parks.Detailed Itineraries - explore Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon with over 20 great itineraries, plus trips to Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest and the rustic Gold CountryBest Hiking Routes - includes 53 of the most enjoyable hikes through valleys, around lakes, up peaks and into the backcountry with easy-to-use charts and topographic hiking mapsFamily Friendly Options - information on education programs, campfire talks, ranger walks and the best kid-friendly hikes in our special Kids & Pets chapterAdventure Ideas - covers rock climbing, mountain biking, swimming, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, skiing, sledding, volunteering and much moreWith 2000 hours of in-park research and over 400 miles of trails hiked, our authors offer sound advice for visitors]

Genres: Travel, Reference, Nonfiction

296 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2003

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

[2010.06.15] We used the 2003 edition to plan our 2007 and 2008 trips to Yosemite. It contained all the relevant info about the park and popular trails. The 2008 edition was just as useful for planning this year's (2010) trip to Yosemite, mostly in high country and a short trip out to Mono Lake.