From New England to Alaska, this 543 page resource is filled with helpful advice, historical background, and practical facts on how to reach scores of park system properties, when to go, and what to do there.

Going on a road trip? See the silly side of travel as you explore the wackiest landmarks from around the world -- a place where you can walk in real dinosaur tracks, a hotel where you sleep in an igloo, a crazy beard festival, a UFO museum, and so much more. You won't believe our world is full of so many bizarre and wonderful places!

In time for the National Park's 100th birthday, this guide is updated with all new text, 300 photographs and 80 maps, and design. National Geographic writers hit all 59 national parks--including Pinnacles, the newest in the crown--for intensive on-the-ground research. Practical and comprehensive coverage includes engaging, individual park descriptions and brief history, travel planning tips, itineraries and directions, activities, park lodges and...

Lonely Planet's Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Climb Half Dome, gaze at Mono Lake, and ski in Yosemite; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and begin your journey now!

Discover the best of the national parks of the West, including the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Zion. Experts vet every recommendation to make sure you make the most of your time, whether it's your first trip or your fifth.

Whether you want to hike through the jaw-dropping scenery of Acadia, see rare wildlife and natural wonders in Yellowstone, or go river-rafting in the Grand Canyon, the local Fodor's travel experts in all the National Parks are here to help!

From misty mountains in the east to the redwoods in the west; from the glaciers of Alaska to the volcanoes of Hawaii, Lomax shows readers the top experiences in each park. Whether you're trekking to striking vistas, rafting wild rivers, or camping under dark skies, you can make your park adventure the trip of a lifetime. -- adapted from back cover