Frommer's Yosemite & Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks (Park Guides) - Softcover

Laine, Don; Laine, Barbara; Peterson, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764542869 ISBN 13: 9780764542862

Publisher: *Frommers, 2004

Synopsis

Frommer’s Yosemite and KingsCanyon/Sequoia is packed with all the facts, tips and descriptions you need to have perfect park vacation, in a pocket size guide:

• The most memotable natural wonders, from majestic Yosemite Falls to Kings Canyon's towering sequoias.
• Great places to stay in and near the parks, ranging from historic lodges to family-friendly motels—plus a complete campground guide for each park.
• A fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot and identify condors, bobcats, wildflowers, and more.
• The best hikes, from ranger-led interpretive walks to challenging backcountry overnights.
• Detailed, accurate park and trail maps

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Frommer’sŪ Puts the Parks in Your Pocket.

All the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice you need to have the perfect park vacation...in an easy-to-carry size--and at an unbeatable price!

Your Complete Guide to the Parks:

• Spectacular natural wonders, from majestic Yosemite Falls to Kings Canyon’s towering sequoias
• Great places to stay, from luxury park lodges to family-friendly motels--plus a complete campground guide for each park
• A fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot and identify local wildlife, birds, trees, wildflowers, and more
• Descriptions of the best hikes, from easy wilderness strolls and ranger-led walks to overnight backcountry adventures
• Where to eat and stock up on supplies--both in the parks and in the gateway towns

About the Author:

Residents of northern New Mexico since 1970, Don and Barbara Laine have written about and traveled extensively throughout the West and Southwest, spending as much time as possible in the outdoors. They are the authors of Frommer’s Utah, Frommer’s Colorado, Frommer’s Rocky Mountain National Park, and Frommer’s Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks. They are the lead authors of Frommer’s National Parks of the American West, and are contributors to Frommer’s USA.

Eric Peterson is a Denver-based freelance writer who has authored Frommer’s Montana & Wyoming and Frommer’s Yellowstone & the Grand Tetons National Parks. He has contributed to Frommer’s National Parks of the American West and Frommer’s Colorado. He also writes for several Colorado-based business and entertainment periodicals, makes a mean chicken chili, and takes as many weekend treks into the Rockies as possible.

About this edition

• Publisher: *Frommers
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0764542869
• ISBN 13: 9780764542862
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 192