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

by Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

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, the local Fodor’s travel experts in the National Parks of the West are here to help! Fodor’s National Parks of the West is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor’s National Parks of the West travel guide



AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 70 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Ultimate Experiences,” “Best Campgrounds,” “Best Lodges,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “Exploring the Colorado River,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “Yellowstone’s Geothermal Wonders”LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Badlands, Sequoia, Rocky Mountains, Glacier, Zion, Yosemite, Grand Tetons, Olympic, and more national parks

Planning on visiting Arizona, Colorado, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Sequoia/Kings Canyon, or even the Great Smoky Mountains? Check out Fodor’s Arizona and the Grand Canyon, Fodor's Colorado, Compass Yellowstone National Park, Compass Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks.

*Important note for digital The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

878 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 25, 2021

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.