Description

Explore the places known as "America's best idea"—Walks of a Lifetime in America's National Parks highlights the best trails in the parks from which to take in and appreciate the scenery by foot.

Points clés

• All national parks are introduced and described with their best trails, ranging from short nature walks to half-day and daylong hikes to overnight backpacking trips
• Trails feature scenic vistas, rivers and lakes, majestic waterfalls, wildlife viewing areas, historic and prehistoric sites, and much more
• These spectacular sights are illustrated with hundreds of color photographs throughout the book
• Also includes a wealth of practical travel advice, including how best to visit and hike the parks
• Authors and guides Robert and Martha Manning are longtime Hiking Ambassadors for the American Hiking Society and lifelong stalwarts of the National Park System