Rob J. Simms - Smart Travel Guide to 16 National Parks in the Western United States--Camping & Hiking Guide (Also In–Depth Guide to Yosemite, Olympic & Grand Canyon)

Smart Travel Guide to 16 National Parks in the Western United States

Camping & Hiking Guide

(Also In Depth Guide to Yosemite, Olympic & Grand Canyon)

By

Rob J. Simms

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Acknowledgements

T his work would not have been possible without the support of a few very special people. I want to especially thank my dear friend Jack Tillman for all his contribution, hard work and dedication to this three book project.

I am also indebted to my brother Bobby Simms who inspired me to document my trips and start writing, who also has been supportive of my career goals and worked actively to provide me the support I needed to pursue my goals.

I am grateful to all those with whom I have had the pleasure to work with this and other related projects. Each member of my team has provided me extensive personal and professional guideline and taught me a great deal about both writing a book and publishing those works.

I would especially like to thank Denise Nicholson for her help and support in book layout, and design, without whom this monumental task would not have been done properly.

Nobody has been more important to me in the pursuit of this project than the members of my family. I would like to thank my parents, whose love and guidance are with me in whatever I pursue. They are the ultimate role models.

Most importantly, I wish to thank my loving and supportive wife Natalie, and my wonderful daughter, Liz, who always provides unending inspiration to everything I do. A special thanks to Wikipedia.org, Wikimedia.org and National Park Service for all the images and maps.

And....

To My Father, who taught me everything I know

To My Mother, without her, I wont be here

Introduction

N othing evokes the feeling of fresh air and freedom more than visiting the great outdoors. The best way to experience the great outdoors is by traveling to one of the beautiful National Parks in the United States. Whether you are just driving through, stopping for a short day hike, or spending several days camping, there is lots to see and do in our National Parks.

Whether you enjoy the rugged outdoors or you simply want to enjoy a few scenic vistas and a museum or two, youll find something for all fitness levels at any of these preserved natural landmarks.

Some of the parks are better known than others, but none are short on beauty and history.

In this three-volume guide, Ill take you to all the National Parks in the United States. Each guide will walk you through the basics so you can prepare for a trip to any of the locations listed with little to no trouble whatsoever. Then, Ill give you the must-see spots so you can enjoy the best of the National Parks in a single day if you dont have time to stay longer than that.

Ill also give you a few itineraries in case you have the time to take a two-week trip and want to see multiple parks along the way. Ill also go into greater detail at some of the most popular parks since youll probably want to stay several nights and see everything the park has to offer.

So, please feel free to use this guide to plan your first or next great outdoor adventure and have fun.

Part 1

16 National Parks in the Western United States