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"The chilling tome that launched an entire genre of books about the sometimes gruesome but always tragic ways people have died in our national parks, this updated edition of a classic includes calamities in Yellowstone from the past sixteen years, including the infamous grizzly bear attacks in the summer of 2011 as well as a fatal hot springs accident in 2000 in which the Park Service was sued for negligence"--
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Discover Europe's last remaining wilderness with this unique series of PAN Parks travel guides. In this first volume, the most incredible areas of wilderness from Southern Europe are presented: Majella National Park (Italy) and Peneda-Geres National Park (Portugal). All revenues obtained from the selling of this travel guide will be used to fund the conservation projects of the PAN Parks Foundation, the leading organization working for the protection...
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Whether you are looking for a weekend hike in the woods, a family outing, or great locations to study the local flora and fauna, Indiana state parks provide something for everyone. Visiting 24 state parks in Indiana, Nathan Strange and Matt Williams describe and photograph the features that make each park beautiful and unique. Each park profile includes an engaging history of the park. The Complete Guide to Indiana State Parks is essential for every...
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Quick to read, light to carry with expert advice in all price ranges, Frommer's EasyGuide to National Parks of the American West is the complete up-to-date reference for travelers who want to maximize their visit in the smartest, most time-efficient way. Frommer's trademark candid and accessible expertise offers reviews on selecting the correct park for you based on interests and length of stay, complete with suggested driving tours. The guide also...
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This booklet is sponsored by the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park (JDSP). The park is special because it is an oasis of calm sandwiched between rapidly growing towns--Juniter-Tequesta to the south and Stuart-Hobe Sound to the north. Within these 11,500 acres are a wild and scenic river and the same wildlife that were seen by generations of Native Americans, pioneer growers and railroad builders. And for many, the park is a poignant part of...
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Have You Been Seeking Adventure?
Tired of Being Chained Down to One Spot?
Do You Want to Get In Touch With Nature?
Want to Visit Beautiful and Fun Locales?
If you answered YES, know that it's possible when RV living on the open road. A life spent traveling and adventuring across the country often feels out of reach. Well, I'm here to share with you that it's nearer in reach than you'd think. In this book, I will share with you everything I've learned...
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The third title in the Acadia National Park guide series, Acadia's Carriage Roads covers the history, geology, and biology of the area. It includes practical advice and maps to help visitors get the most from their tours of the roads, whether on foot, by bicycle, or on cross-country skis. With their work-of-art stone bridges, these crushed-rock carriage roads - the result of decades of effort by philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. - are known throughout...
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Better than dry matches on a rainy night, this new edition locates and describes hundreds of marvelous camping opportunities and recreational activities. Featuring key campground eatures, facilities, and activities, this guide's 160 + maps take you right where you want to go. This edition is packed with maps and information on 87 state and national parks, lakes, beaches, forests, and recreation areas.
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Glamping-unleashing your inner wild while wearing a pair of fishing-lure earrings-is for every woman (or man!) who ever had a get-away-from-it-all fantasy (with a few frilly embellishments thrown in). Learn about the never-fail campfire, cooking with cast iron, how to change a flat, and much, much more. Follow the growing Glamping movement at maryjanesfarm.org and nationalglampingweekend.com.
Like the infamous Calamity Jane, who said, "I figure if...
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A thoroughly revised and expanded successor to Alfred Runte's Trains of Discovery: Western Railroads and the National Parks, the new edition now includes protected landscapes and historical sites east of the Mississippi made possible or influenced by railroads: the Hudson River Valley, Delaware Water Gap, Harpers Ferry, Indiana Dunes, Gettysburg, Steamtown, and Shenandoah, Great Smoky Mountains, and Acadia National Parks. Illustrated with paintings,...
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I first visited Yosemite Valley 70 years ago, and revisited the Valley many times since. But over the past half century, I've become distraught over the commercial plundering of this national treasure-I'm heartbroken by the crowding, the traffic, and the proliferation of inappropriate construction projects. This book spells out how we the people can take back the Valley and return it to nature.
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The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges is the only definitive guide of its kind--covering every lodge run by the National Park Service, from luxurious inns to rustic cabins. 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...
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In this sequel to the wildly successful Hey Ranger: True Tales of Humor and Misadventure from America's National Parks, former ranger Jim Burnett casts his net globally in search of the most outrageous and humorous stories of man in his eternal quest to experience the natural world. Burnett tells of campers being belted by mysterious objects falling from the sky, like potatoes and ice cream; wildlife photos that went awry, including a ground squirrel...
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Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for thirty-one short, manageable hikes. Veteran author and hiker Erik Molvar describes the best routes for those who have limited time or abilities, without missing out on the area's scenic splendors: majestic spires, Pacific coast beaches, and a rare temperate rain forest ecosystem.
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• Half-hour strolls to full-day adventures
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Fully updated and revised, Hiking Mount Rainier is a comprehensive and concise guide to the well-maintained trails nestled between the two major metropolises of the Pacific Northwest. Included are sixty hike descriptions for hikers of all ages and skill levels.
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Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. Yellowstone & Grand Teton-including Jackson, West Yellowstone, Bozeman, Big Sky, Livingston, Gardiner, Cooke City, Red Lodge, and Cody
Geothermal pools and rugged peaks. Warm, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. A land of stunning contrasts and natural beauty.
• A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike
• Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations
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Lonely Planet's Maine & Acadia National Park is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch the sun rise from the highest peak of Acadia, crack the shell of a freshly steamed lobster, and stroll Portland's cobblestone-lined Old Port – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Maine and begin your journey now!
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Maine...
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