Description
Discover the best of Rocky Mountain National Park in this full-color travel guidebook.
* Winner - 2022 National Outdoor Book Award (Guidebook) *
From hiking to biking to rock climbing, Rocky Mountain National Park is filled with adventures. But without careful planning, a trip can be overwhelming. Rocky Mountain National Park: The Complete Guide helps you make the most of your time in the park.
Whatever your interests-hiking to gorgeous alpine lakes, relaxing by beautiful waterfalls, watching sunset above 12,000 feet from Trail Ridge Road, relaxing at a rustic lodge outside the park-this gorgeous travel guidebook puts the best of Rocky Mountain National Park at your fingertips.
* Beautiful color photos showcase the park's best viewpoints and destinations.
* Fascinating chapters on Geology, History, and Wildlife reveal the story behind the scenery.
* Detailed maps make travel planning easy.
From incredible day hikes near Bear Lake to multi-day backpacks across the Continental Divide, Rocky Mountain National Park: The Complete Guide is the only guidebook you'll need.
Filled with insider tips to save you time and money!
About the Author
James Kaiser's books have won multiple awards, including the National Outdoor Book Award, and his photography has appeared on the cover of National Geographic. Born and raised in Maine, Kaiser wrote Acadia: The Complete Guide after graduating from Dartmouth College. The book became a surprise bestseller, and Kaiser went on to write guides to Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Zion, Costa Rica, Joshua Tree, and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Reviews
"If you are planning to visit Rocky Mountain National Park, this is your guide. With a rugged cover and sized perfectly for carrying in a pack, it is designed to be used and taken wherever you go. Intelligently designed with color throughout, it has a bit of everything about the park with introductory segments on geology, ecology, wildlife, and history. That's followed by places to see and helpful suggestions on camping, hiking and backpacking."
-National Outdoor Book Awards
Awards
Winner of National Outdoor Book Award (Guidebook) 2022 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9781940754475
Author James Kaiser
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Destination Press
Publisher Destination Press