Best Easy Day Hikes Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks, 2nd (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Erik Molvar
from Falcon
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is home to a vast network of hiking trails. But if you're only going to be in Glacier and Waterton national parks for a day or two, have time for only one or two short hikes, and you're looking for trails that are not too physically demanding, which trails should you choose? This book answers that question. Best Easy Day Hikes Glacier & Waterton Lakes contains short descriptions and maps of the author's favorite easy day hikes in Glacier and Waterton. All of the hikes in this little book are relatively short, on well-defined, easy-to-follow trails that take you to some of the area's most spectacular scenery—without taking you to physical extremes. Features 28 hikes.
Woodall's North American Campground Directory with CD, 2008 (Woodall's North American Campground Directory)
by Woodall's Publications Corp.
from Woodall's Publications Corp.
Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks
by Oliver Berry
from Lonely Planet
Snowy peaks, serene lakes, abundant wildlife, and starry night skies astound visitors to Banff, Jasper and Glacier - the national parks of the Rocky Mountains. Whether you want to sun yourself by Lake Louise or touch the clouds on the Skyline Trail, gear up with this top-selling guide to these North American treasures.
Detailed itineraries - explore the parks with 20 great itineraries, plus trips to Waterton Lakes, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks and along Icefields Parkway.
Best Hiking Routes - includes 52 of the most enjoyable hikes around lakes; through canyons, beside glaciers and into the backcountry, with easy-to-use charts and topographic hiking maps
Family-Oriented Options - information on ranger walks, junior programs, summer camps and top family hikes in our special Kids & Pets chapter
Adventure Ideas - covers mountain biking, rafting, horseback riding, zip-lining, kayaking, hang-gliding, snowboarding, rock climbing, skiing, dogsledding, volunteering and much more.
With 1600 hours of in-park research and over 200 miles of trails hiked, our authors offer sound advice for visitors.
Frommer's Banff & Jasper National Parks (Park Guides)
by Christie Pashby
from Frommer's
Frommer's Puts the Parks in Your Pocket.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget
- The best strategies for seeing these majestic parks, whether you have two days or two weeks
- Great places to stay: luxury hotels, rustic lodges, and the best places for backcountry camping
- The best hikes, from gentle walks to rewarding climbs, plus canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and horseback riding
- Detailed maps, plus a fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot a variety of local wildlife
Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Enjoy the best the parks have to offer.
All the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice you need to have the perfect park vacation...in an easy-to-carry size- and at an unbeatable price!
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Plunges into National Parks (Bathroom Reader)
by Bathroom Readers' Hysterical Society
from Portable Press
Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks, 3rd: A Guide to More Than 60 of the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Erik Molvar
from Falcon
Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations: RV and Car Camping Destinations in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia (Camping Destinations series)
by Mike Church
from Rolling Homes Press
Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
by Korina Miller
from Lonely Planet Publications
Paddle the turquoise waters of glacier-fed lakes, snowshoe through fresh powder and melt into soothing hot springs. Glimpse elk and bighorn sheep along the highest road in North America. Enjoy night stars from a backcountry campsite or the deck of a posh resort. Our comprehensive, inspiring guide to Banff, Jasper & Glacier will help you connect with this stunning region.
* GET BUSY - you're spoiled for choice with skiing, hiking, biking, mountain climbing, white-water rafting, horseback riding and canoeing
* KID AROUND - recommended activities, restaurants, lodgings and cultural events for the whole family
* DELVE DEEPER - explore the less-touristed Waterton Lakes, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks
* ESCAPE THE CROWDS - insider tips on finding high-season solitude
* LEARN MORE - insightful chapters provide background on the history, geology and ecosystem of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
Woodall's Western America Campground Directory, 2008 (Woodall's Western Campground Directory)
by Woodall's Publications Corp.
from Woodall's Publications Corp.
Moon Handbooks Canadian Rockies: Including Banff and Jasper National Parks (Moon Handbooks)
by Andrew Hempstead
from Avalon Travel Publishing
From rafting on the Bow River and hiking around Lake O'Hara to staying in a remote log cabin, Moon Handbooks Canadian Rockies is the guide to the best the region has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with color photos, illustrations, maps, and details for escaping the crowds of Lake Louise, viewing wildlife at Moraine Lake, or dining in Banff, Moon Handbooks Canadian Rockies gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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