Travel : Parks & Campgrounds

In this guide, renowned  travel writing team  Harry Basch and Shirley Slater offers updates on their favorite RV trips around the U.S., including scenic routes along Virginia's Skyline Drive and the New England coast, plus jaunts through the Heart of the Heartlands (Indiana, Iowa and Illinois) and to Alaska via Canada. On each trip you'll get all the famous, infamous, and off-the-wall attractions; campgrounds along each route, from luxurious private RV parks with heated swimming pools and golf courses to quiet, forested campgrounds in state and national parks; tips for making life on the road easier and more comfortable; and a complete guide to buying or renting an RV, with tips on how to decide which type is right for you. All this, plus information on wildlife watching and scenic views, the best parks and beaches, quick-and-easy recipes, packing suggestions, info on road etiquette and safety, and more. Head off the beaten path with Frommer's, to discover the real life lurking around the bend. Free companion podcast available!. more...

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More than 65 million people visit the national parks annually-and overcrowding has become a serious problem. So we sent our authors out to hit the trails and campsites to figure out how to beat the crowds and enjoy an unspoiled experience of nature. Our authors take you to the most spectacular landscapes in the western U.S. and provide advice for every kind of park visitor, from the day-tripper who wants to see the highlights quickly to the back-country camper to the families traveling with kids. This incredibly detailed, complete guide covers every kind of activity available in each park, from hiking to bird watching, with a range of sports for visitors of all ages and skill levels. Completely updated, this new edition of Frommer's National Parks of the American West also includes reviews of park lodges, camping, and nearby accommodations to help you plan all aspects of your trip. Exact prices are listed for every establishment and activity. No other guide offers such detailed, candid reviews...or such honest advice. Complete with maps of every park, including detailed maps of hiking trails in the major parks. more...

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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here. Outdoor adventures for everyone, from hiking and horseback riding to sea kayaking and white-water rafting. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. more...

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According to the Travel Industry Association of America, more than 84 million Americans visited a U.S. national park in the past five years. Almost half of American tourists plan to visit a national park. The National Park Service has started a campaign of programs and activities that appeal to children, including junior ranger programs and online discovery activities more...

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There are over 180 public parks in Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Maine, and here is the guide to exploring them. New England - A Guide To The State & National Parks zooms in on these areas and what they have to offer the visitor. The guide makes its way around New England state by state, listing the parks alphabetically for easy navigation. Each park profile reveals all the details you need to know such as opening times, fees, access routes, facilities, contact names and numbers, as well as all the recreational opportunities offered: hiking and biking, swimming, boating, waterskiing, skiing and fishing. more...

Price: $15.00