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This complete travel guide allows the reader to enjoy the first and oldest national park in the world mile by mile. First the reader can compare the different approaches to the park and plan an itinerary. Along with fascinating facts and anecdotes, readers will learn of Yellowstone's geyser basins and the frequency of the geysers, out-of-the-way hikes, and how to spot the wildlife and wildflowers. Updates to the sixth edition include a geological...
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"Whether you're seeking a soak in naturally heated mineral water or out for a sightseeing adventure, this fully updated and revised color edition of Touring Hot Springs New Mexico guides you to the best sites for soaking in the beauty of the region. Historian and veteran outdoors author Matt Bischoff reveals his favorite "hot spots," from primitive pools in the backcountry to handcrafted bathhouses surrounded by civilization"--Cover, page 4.
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Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, New Mexico Off the Beaten Path shows you the Land of Enchantment with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed-from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales. So, if you've “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the...
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Utah Curiosities brings to the reader with humor and affection-and a healthy dose of attitude-the oddest, quirkiest, and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena found within the state's borders and in the chronicles of its history. A fun, accessible read, Utah Curiosities is a who's who of unusual and unsung heroes. This compendium of the state's quirks and characters will amuse Utah's residents and visitors alike.
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The essential source of information about the sights and sites travelers and locals want to see and experience-if only they knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, these guides take the reader down the road less traveled.
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Frommer's guidebooks, unlike those of many of our competitors, are written by local experts (not outsiders)-like Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, a Montana resident, naturalist, and noted travel journalist. In this handy, pocket-size book, she'll help you sort through all the options at these storied national parks so you can tailor an adventure that's right for you.This guide contains:· Insider advice on the best ways to experience some of the country's...
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"Now in full color, this guide to the Rocky Mountains covers all of Colorado's major ranges, including the Front, Sangre de Cristo, Sawatch, San Juan, and Mosquito & Ten Mile ranges. It includes some of the most famous peaks (Longs), some of the toughest(Storm King), and some of the most remote (Lone Cone). You'll climb the highest mountain in the state; visit the ruins of a town flattened by an avalanche; hunt for fossilized seashells more than two...
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A virtually undiscovered backpacking paradise, Idaho has numerous wilderness areas of mind-boggling size. Backpackers can find complete solitude, wildlife, and some of North America's most outstanding scenery. Idaho's mountains also boast great weather--fewer thunderstorms than the central Rockies, less rain than Oregon and Washington, and cooler summer temperatures than California. Backpacking Idaho takes you to what author Doug Lorain calls a "Shangri-la"...
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Utah's five national parksArches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zionhold some of the most awe-inspiring geology on the planet. Each park offers visitors the dramatic scenery that invites exploration and discovery. In 50 Best Short Hikes in Utah's National Parks , veteran hiking guide Greg Witt shares the best routes in each park, hikes that are both must see” and accessible. Park visitors who are short on time will find this book to be the...
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“Best Easy Day Hikes Phoenix” features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of twenty-eight easily manageable hikes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Valley of the Sun-from Piestewa Peak (formerly Squaw Peak), which dominates Phoenix's northern skyline, to McDowell Mountain and Lost Dutchman State Park.
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Half-hour strolls to full day adventures.
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Each hike in this guide includes a detailed map, accurate driving and hiking directions, and a quick overview of distance, time, and elevation. In addition, several overall maps show the hike locations in the larger area. The summaries allow hikers to choose a trail appropriate to their ability and desire.
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Explore every part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail with this ultimate resource, detailing the trail's twists and turns, its flora and fauna, geology, water sources, and nearby gateway communities. In an easy-to-use format, Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail features the 800-mile trail, section by section (43 passages altogether) so that day-hikers, thru-hikers, mountain bikers, runners, and equestrians can feel confident...
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A high-altitude alligator farm. A UFO watchtower. A monument to a headless chicken. While other travel guides tell you about tackling Pikes Peak, skiing the back bowls, or rafting down the Arkansas River, this quirky regional resource offers unusual travel destinations and little-known historical tidbits. Imagine regaling coworkers with unique Rocky Mountain adventures, like spending an evening at a drive-in movie . . . in a queen-sized bed, or visiting...
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Fodor's correspondents highlight the best of Las Vegas, including top resorts and casinos, nightclubs and restaurants, and excursions to Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip or your fifth.
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Deep in the Grand Canyon lies a place of unmatched beauty--a place where blue-green water cascades over fern-clad cliffs into travertine pools, where great blue heron skim canyon streams, and where giant cottonwoods and graceful willows thrive in the shade of majestic sandstone cliffs. Havasupai is a paradise enveloped in one of the earth's most rugged and parched landscapes. Exploring Havasupai by author Greg Witt is the essential destination guide...
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Given its history and massive sprawl, we must admit that, unlike Nancy Sinatra's boots, Albuquerque was not made for walking. However, that doesn't mean the art of walking has met its demise here. A resurgence in plans and efforts to make it walkable again indicates that the city is on the verge of a pedestrian renaissance. In the meantime, navigating it by foot requires some local guidance and expertise. That's where Walking Albuquerque by local...
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