Fodor's The Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West: with the Best Scenic Road Trips

by Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Ready to experience the National Parks of the West? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of each National Park, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to hike through jaw-dropping landscapes of Yosemite, see rare wildlife and natural wonders in Yellowstone, or go river-rafting in the Grand Canyon, this up-to-date guidebook will help you plan it all out. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West ●AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of each National Park. ●SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone, tips for stargazing, and identifying rock formations and ancient petroglyphs. ●INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. ● MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time. ●MORE THAN 70 DETAILED MAPS help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. ●EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste. ●TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS guides to getting around, saving money and time, and beating the crowds. ●LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best campsites and lodges in each park. ●HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels. ●NEW FEATURES like the best site in each National Park; A SPECIAL GUIDE to river-rafting in the Colorado River. ● Yellowstone, Glacier and Waterton Lakes, Grand Teton, Zion, Olympic National Park, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde, Badlands National Park, Great Basin, Crater Lake, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting more of the West? Check out Fodor’s California, Fodor's Utah, Fodor's Colorado, and more.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

767 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 2, 2019

About the author

Fodor's Travel Publications is a United States-based producer of English-language travel guides and online tourism information. It was founded by Hungarian Eugene Fodor in 1936.
Fodor’s was acquired by Random House in 1986 and sold to Internet Brands in 2016.

Reviews

[Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent resource for when you want to plan a trip to one of the many national parks on the western part of the country. Lots of helpful details and advice on planning trips. I love how the book included details about lodging and restaurants in and outside of the parks. The photos were clear and beautiful. I definitely want to check out a few national parks out west!

[Matthew Richey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful, especially the maps! I would have liked more information on trails (difficulty, what to do with kids, etc.) but definitely helped me plan my trip and get a vision for what I wanted to do.

[Haley Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is extremely helpful in helping plan a trip out west! I can’t wait to explore all the awesome sights!

[Heather Marvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read for our trip this summer. Good information and helpful.

[DavSchi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This guide has a decent amount written for even the lesser visited parks. Very helpful. Will pull back out again when I hit a different part of the country.

[Stacie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dreaming of experiencing the West again. It’s a Fodor’s Guide. Just enough info to get you thinking about booking that trip. Wish there were more pictures though. Skimmed the text, poured over the maps.