Gary Fuller's entertaining and engaging guide enhances geographic know-how with good, old-fashioned fun, using trivia to open up new worlds of knowledge for all readers. Often dismissed as unimportant, trivia here highlights issues that are far from trivial, pondering, for example, what peaceful country requires citizens to keep guns in their homes? what continent contains at least 75 percent of the world's fresh water? and why aren't New York, Los...

John Muir, famous for his naturalist essays and books, was over 70 years old when he wrote "The Yosemite" as a reflection on the beauty of the national park. Muir was a naturalist, so he was highly invested in describing the landscape, flora, and fauna of Yosemite National Park. He even said that "no temple with manmade hands can compare with Yosemite." Muir knew the terrain well, having hiked and climbed Cathedral Peak, Mount Dana, and the old Indian...

"[This book] profiles twenty-nine easy-to-follow trails through all that the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer. Treat your eyes to exquisite vistas, enjoy wildlife in natural settings, and explore trails ranging from Grotto Falls to Big Creek to Clingmans Dome. Look inside to find hikes suited to every ability; key points along the trails; difficulty ratings, distances, and key elevation gains; fascinating historical and geographical information;...

"Wandering through a maze of geography facts can easily get you lost! ... How can all these big numbers and concepts make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this book tell a visual story to help you better understand key concepts about world geography. Crack open this book to explore mind-boggling questions such as: Why do so many cities spring up along rivers? Where are the highest mountain peaks in the world? How does...

"Yellowstone National Park is one of the great outdoor destinations on the planet, with spectacular vistas, intriguing geology, and abundant and varied wildlife. This updated and revised edition, published in a convenient, pocket-size format, describes 30 of the best day hikes in the park." -- from publisher's website.

An updated guide to the best shortunder 5-milehikes in Washingtons Olympic National Parkperfect for families or people who dont have a lot of time but still want to enjoy this spectacular park. Nearly thirty routes are described in detail with highlights of the hike, approximate hiking time, easy-to-follow directions to the trailhead, GPS coordinates, and a ranking of the hikes from easy to challenging.

"This comprehensive guide features almost every trail in Yosemite National Park and the surrounding areas, divided into 96 trips"--

Lonely Planet's Florida and the South's National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Camp in Congaree, paddle through the Everglades and scale the Great Smoky Mountains; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Florida and the South's National Parks and begin your journey now! Inside the Lonely Planet's Florida and the South's National Parks Travel Guide: Up-to-date information-all...

This updated and revised edition includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for 36 easy-to-follow hikes in the park, including 12 of the best winter trails, that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region's history amid the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Colorado's beloved Rocky Mountain National Park.

This travel guide not only includes the stories behind the quintessential Lincoln sites, but also takes the reader off the beaten path to lesser-known historical places associated with the president.