America's National Parks for Dummies, Second Edition

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America's National Parks for Dummies, Second Edition

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What makes a trip to a national park so wonderful? For starters, America's national park system is more diverse than any park system in the world. You can stroll the seashore at Olympic National Park in Washington or Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts, climb craggy mountains in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, or go underground into the world's largest cave system at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. You can marvel at the largest canyon on Earth (Grand Canyon National Park), hike among the planet's largest collection or rock arches (Arches National Park), explore the lowest and hottest place in the Western Hemisphere (Death Valley National Park), or wander a realm of forests and misty mountains (Great Smoky Mountains National Park).

And these are just a few of your park options.

America's National Parks For Dummies gives you guidance to decide which park is for you, when to go, and what to see when you reach your destination. This guide will help you plan the best trip imaginable, whether you are

An inexperienced traveler looking for guidance in determining whether to take a trip to a national park and how to plan for it
An experienced traveler who has yet to explore the national park system and wants expert advice when you finally get a chance to enjoy one
Any traveler who doesn't like big, thick travel guides that list every single hotel, restaurant, or attraction, but instead looks for a book that focuses on the places that will provide the best or most unique park experience

America's National Parks For Dummies is user-friendly and organized in a logical fashion. Each park is broken down in a chapter that delves into the nitty-gritty of trip planning and highlights, including tips for

Planning your trip by touching on the diversity of the park system, explaining some of your vacation options, and telling you when parks are the most (and least) crowded
Ironing out the details by describing how you get to the parks and how to find your way around after you arrive
Exploring America's national parks by giving you the lowdown on 15 of the best parks, detailing things like each park's wild kingdom, the best spots for memorable photographs, and a few safety issues

The pages of this book resemble a great long-distance hike – you never know what's around the next bend in the trail. So throw on a backpack, take a swig of water, and get ready to explore the national parks!

From the Back Cover
Your insider's guide to the best places and prices

Plan the perfect national park vacation

From Acadia to Yellowstone to Olympic, America's national parks are packed with awe-inspiring vistas and fun things to do. How do you plan the perfect trip? Relax! This friendly guide is overflowing with information and tips on the 15 most popular parks.

Discover:

Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
What you shouldn't miss - and what you can skip
The best hotels, campgrounds, and restaurants
Lots of detailed maps

America's National Parks for Dummies, Second Edition

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