Guide to the National Park Areas, Eastern States - Softcover

Scott, David L.; Scott, Kay W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762729880 ISBN 13: 9780762729883

Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr, 2004

Synopsis

In this comprehensive guide to 228 national park areas east of the Mississippi, the beauty, wonder, and history of these lands are placed at readers' fingertips. Informative text, which is enhanced by photographs and 124 detailed maps, gives the facts needed to plan and tailor visits to areas operated by the National Park Service. Major parks, small historic sites, scenic trails, and inspiring monuments are included, as well as information on an area's history, points of interests, lodging and camping, and contact information. From day trips to Ellis Island in New York or Booker T. Washington National Monument in Virginia to longer vacations on the Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts or at Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland, there are many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors in America's national parks.

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From the Back Cover

In this comprehensive guide to nearly 250 sites east of the Mississippi, the beauty, wonder, and history of these National Park lands are at your fingertips. David and Kay Scott's informative text, which is enhanced by photographs and 119 detailed maps, gives the facts needed to plan and tailor a visit to suit your individual needs and interests. The Scotts include information about each area's
history; regional landmarks, attractions, and activities; food and lodging resources; camping, hunting, and fishing facilities; driving routes; addresses, phone numbers, and Web sites; and much more.
A handy facilities-and-activities chart provides an at-a-glance summary of what the parks offer, as well as information about handicapped accessibility. Whether you prefer major parks, small historic sites, scenic trails, or inspirational monuments, this guide will help you find a national park area that is perfect for you!

About the Author

David and Kay Scott have spent more than two dozen summers touring the United States and Canada in a series of Volkswagen campers, and five summers backpacking through Europe by rail. David holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Arkansas and has written numerous books on accounting, finance, and investing. David and Kay live in Valdosta, Georgia, where David is a professor of finance at Valdosta State University and Kay is retired from the public schools.

About this edition

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0762729880
• ISBN 13: 9780762729883
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 360