The Illustrated Guide To The Grand Circle

The seven most amazing national parks within the Southwest United States are covered in full within these pages; from what to do, where to stay, and dining options, both inside the parks and nearby. All surrounding national monuments and state parks are also described in detail. This book is packed with maps, pictures, tips, stories, and fun!

Illustrated Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park includes information about various sections of the park, history, caves, waterfalls, streams, trails, the Cherokee, museums, synchronous fireflies, railroads, bicycle riding, water-powered mills, cabins, animal life including salamanders, plant life including wildflowers, moonshine, camping, fishing, horseback riding, and other topics illustrated with photographs and poster art.

The only travel guide of its kind, covering 7 national parks within the Grand Circle, the name give to an area in the Southwest that has more parks than anywhere in the United States. Cover what to do and where stay plus hundreds of tips for taking the best possible vacation to this incredible area.

Morbid, but strangely fascinating accounts In 2015, a group of seven hikers were killed when a sudden flood struck Keyhole Canyon in Zion National Park. Prior to that, the steep, narrow route to Angels Landing led to at least five fatalities. Numerous people have found that high, exposed places in Zion—such as rim trails—are bad places to be in lightning storms. Death in Zion National Park collects some of the most gripping accounts in park history of the unfortunate events caused by natural forces or human folly.

A celebration of the 100 years of wilderness and wonder at the 59 National Parks.

An illustrated guide to Zion National Park with trail descriptions, maps, mountaineering tips, climbing spots, trip-planning advice, and commentary about the natural and human history of the park.