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Whether you want to hike through jaw-dropping landscapes of Yosemite, see rare wildlife and natural wonders in Yellowstone, or go river-rafting in the Grand Canyon, the local Fodor’s travel experts in the National Parks of the West are here to help! Fodor’s National Parks of the West is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor’s National Parks of the West travel guide includes:

AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 70 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Ultimate Experiences,” “Best Campgrounds,” “Best Lodges,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “Exploring the Colorado River,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “Yellowstone’s Geothermal Wonders”LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Badlands, Sequoia, Rocky Mountains, Glacier, Zion, Yosemite, Grand Tetons, Olympic, and more national parks

Planning on visiting Arizona, Colorado, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Sequoia/Kings Canyon, or even the Great Smoky Mountains? Check out Fodor’s Arizona and the Grand Canyon, Fodor's Colorado, Compass Yellowstone National Park, Compass Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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From the Publisher

HELPFUL PLANNING ADVICE

Find what you need faster with color-coded category icons and easier-to-read two-column text.

GORGEOUS COLOR PHOTOS

Beautiful photos packed throughout will fuel your wanderlust.

ITINERARIES AND MAPS

Itineraries, maps, travel tips, and neighborhood guides will acquaint you with your destination and help you maximize your time.

IN-DEPTH FEATURES AND EXPLANATIONS

Learn about history, culture, and more with in-depth spotlight features.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fodor's Travel; 7th edition (May 25, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 880 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1640974288
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1640974289
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 1.4 x 8 inches
Reviewer: David G.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: very useful
Review: just as described and very useful

Reviewer: L. Jensen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This is the book for planning a Nat Park trip
Review: It includes all the information you need, want and a bunch of stuff you didn't even think of. It will help you realistically plan your trip, giving itinerary suggestions and what to do in each park if you have a few hours, a day, two days or a week.It takes out the guesswork and time spent researching each park on your own...but with the ever changing Covid situation you will still need to go to each park's individual website to find out what closings and restrictions are in order. A good idea even when there isn't a pandemic as there are regular closures of roads and services for a variety of reasons and they can significantly impact your trip.I strongly urge you to plan ahead, because campgrounds, lodges and tours fill up quickly and far ahead of time, but also don't lose hope. People cancel their reservations all the time and you may get lucky. Also, leave yourself some wiggle room, and assume that you are going to wish you had more time at the park.There is no one policy at the Parks for Covid closures, some have closed showers and laundry, others have them open. Some have campgrounds only using every other site, others are using all the sites and these conditions are in constant flow. Also, some parks have long lines waiting to get in and others are an open book where you'll have no trouble parking, or camping.Doing your homework and giving yourself plenty of time to plan and make reservations will pay off hugely in fewer headaches and more fun.

Reviewer: AmazonTink
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A lot of information crammed in it!
Review: It's a thick book! They crammed a lot of information into it and still make it easy to travel with! I like how they add extra information about nearby towns (food, supplies, lodging) with each park and make it easier to plan trips and routes. Well organized and each park is sectioned into things to do, like hiking or scenic routes or other activities like biking and boating. It's also really helpful with pointing out kid-friendly activities and hikes for families. It's well-rounded and a great place to look when you start planning you vacation!

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very detailed
Review: Very good

Reviewer: AC
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good read
Review: I enjoy reading this travel book. Good guide with estimated cost, and other basic info needed for your travel.

Reviewer: James D. Deloach Jr.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great guide to the national parks!
Review: This has been an invaluable guide to the national parks. I've actually bought two of the in different years for our road trips. It is great for finding the key sights, and also for lining up accommodations -- both lodges and camping. If you are doing a road trip and national parks are key destinations, this is a great book to have.

Reviewer: Ryan Kenkel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This book has made my vacation-planning so much easier.
Review: The internet is a great tool for trip-planning, but this book does wonders. Great maps, solid photos, honest advice, helpful tips--this book has offered it to me time and time again when it comes to my annual camping trip to various western national parks. I've owned it for a few years, but while looking up information on Glacier National Park earlier today, I felt the need to log onto Amazon and leave a glowing--and long overdue-- positive review of this book. Love it!

Reviewer: Teri Gee
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Purchased as a gift
Review: My sister asked for a national parks guide for Christmas, and after looking at a number of choices, I picked this one as the most likely to be useful because she lives in the western U.S. and is more likely to go to parks in this region. The details provided for each park are amazingly thorough, and the images have made ME want to go traveling more. Even within a ten-hour drive from where I grew up, I've discovered parks I never knew about before.The guide contains information about roads, hotels, camping, hiking trails, the best parts of the park, winter vs. summer openings. If you want one book to tell you what's out there, this is it.

Reviewer: christina
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Beinhaltet alle Nationalpärke des US Westens. Leider sind die Pärke im Buch alphabetisch anstatt regional geordnet. Ansonsten eine sehr gute, wenn auch etwas grobe, Übersicht.

Reviewer: Valeria DR
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Despite what's written in the description in Amazon, It does not include Banff and Jasper. I am very disappointed with Amazon

Reviewer: Marissa Page
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Great book! Came in handy on my road trip through the West.

Reviewer: XL
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Fast shipping to France. Product new and clean.900 pages of advices to prepare our holidays in west USA.Thanks

Reviewer: Carrie L-H
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Good but not enough pictures to get me to keep it - Sent back and bought the DK guide instead - useful if you like lots of detail but not for me.