The Oregon Trail, the route of the pioneers during the largest mass migration in United States history, was a long and difficult journey made by Americans nearly two centuries ago. This guidebook, rich with photos, interviews, and information about the famous landmarks, facilities, individuals, activities, and towns along the trail, will please both adventurers planning to travel the trail and individuals who wish to learn about and follow the trail from an easy chair. Complete with maps and details of each state from Missouri to Oregon, Exploring the Oregon Trail will give readers everything needed to follow in the footsteps of the American pioneers.
This book is an insider’s guide to finding the best lodges throughout the United States—and to securing a reservation well in advance to beat the crowds.
Enhanced with photographs and detailed maps, this guide offers the reader the chance to plan and tailor a visit to any, or all, of the 195 National Park areas east of the Mississippi.
A fully updated guide to 175 national park areas west of the Mississippi (including Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam), including information on tourist and restroom facilities as well as campgrounds and nearby lodging. Almost every entry has a clear, accurate hand- drawn map. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
This book is an insider's guide to finding the best lodges throughout the country and securing a reservation well in advance to beat the crowds. The authors, national park experts, tell readers how to leave behind the hassles and headaches and make trip planning painless. Having visited nearly every national park area and lodge in the country, they share their sage advice on how to choose a lodge that will best suit an individual's taste and needs. Every single lodge accommodation run by the National Park Service is featured, ranging from luxurious inns to rustic cabins. Each entry includes firsthand information about the property; room rates; reservation phone numbers; exact location within the park; availability of food or meals; transportation details; facilities; activities; and detailed maps.
More than 200 areas east of the Mississippi operated by the National Park Service are offered in this meticulous revision. Twenty-three states are covered along with the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The guide includes: -- complete profiles of every area park from the White House to the Appalachian Trail, with histories, location, seasonal openings, and, where applicable, information on outdoor activities; -- completely updated information on dining and lodging; -- a thoroughly updated version of the National Park Areas' facilities and activities chart which details services offered by the parks.
Enhanced with photographs and detailed maps, this guide offers the reader the chance to plan and tailor a visit to any, or all, of the 195 National Park areas east of the Mississippi.
A fully updated guide to 175 national park areas west of the Mississippi (including Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam), including information on tourist and restroom facilities as well as campgrounds and nearby lodging. Almost every entry has a clear, accurate hand- drawn map. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
THIS COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE DESCRIBES MORE THAN 200 AREAS READY TO WELCOME YOU - FROM LARGE POPULAR PARKS TO SMALL AND REWARDING HISTORIC SITES, SCENIC TRAILS AND MONUMENTS.
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