Insight Guides: US National Parks West

Insight Guides, the world’s largest illustrated travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world’s premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides unparalleled visual travel and destination information from the most popular resort cities to the most exotic locations. Inside every Insight Guide you’ll find evocative, full-color photography on every page, cross-referenced, full-color maps throughout, lively essays by local writers, and expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing. Plus a comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information such as how to get around, advice for traveling with children and essential contact information. INSIGHT GUIDES USA NATIONAL PARKS WEST includes an essay on the history of the American West, five features spotlighting the area’s life and culture, from the Grand Canyon to bison and pronghorn, and a region by region visitor’s guide to the must-see sights. Twenty-six colorful maps detail the region and include a map of animal tracks.