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Moon Handbooks Yosemite (Moon Handbooks : Yosemite) | 
 enlarge | Author: Ann Marie Brown
Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 875363
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 1566916232
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
UPC: 015669162327
EAN: 9781566916233
ASIN: 1566916232
Publication Date: May 2003
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Product Description
A magical place, Yosemite National Park possesses all the hallmarks of the mythical western frontier -- towering granite cliffs, cascading waterfalls, ancient stands of trees, steep mountains and beautiful alpine lakes. In Moon Handbooks Yosemite, from best-selling author and outdoor expert Ann Marie Brown, travelers will find all the information they need to experience everything the park has to offer and more! Unlike other guides to the park, Moon Handbooks Yosemite combines two elements that are usually found separately -- practical information on getting to and through the park and extensive coverage of all outdoor recreational activities. Whether a visitor intends to stay in the park at a lodge, cabin, or remote campsite, or is using one of the gateway towns as a base, this book provides all the necessary contacts to plan the perfect park vacation. Ann Marie's extensive knowledge of the park's wild lands offers hikers, campers, rock climbers or casual nature lovers insightful and informative tips on the best rivers for swimming, hiking trails to use when avoiding the crowds, meadows for photographing wildlife, and much more. From first-timer to old pro, Moon Handbooks Yosemite is a must-have on a Yosemite trip checklist.
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 Kinda Like Rick Steves for America October 2, 2008
I used this book on a recent trip to Yosemite. It is brief telling you just what you need to know. The advice was excellent. It reminds me of Rick Steves books for Europe but not quite as good. I would recommend this book to anyone going to Yosemite. I'll be looking for other Moon Handbooks for other American destinations now.
Yosemite - Moon Handbook (a must) August 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Found this book to be very accurate. A must for a last minute traveller like myself. I went in the height of the summer with no accomodation secured which was a bit worrisome but had intended to hit up the "first come, first serve campsites". When we arrived at Yosemite, we first went to the visitor centre who proceeded to tell us that only 2 campsites had availability, neither of which were where we wanted to stay. We decided to try a different campsite which was highlighted in the book and it was only 1/2 full at 1pm (although later filled up). If we didn't have the book, we would have been crammed in a less desirable site. Furthermore, the person serving us at the information centre did not appear to have seen alot of Yosemite and could not give us personal experiences. The guide book was valuable in this regard as the author clearly has spent a substantial amount of time in Yosemite. This is the book I would definately recommend to future travellers going to Yosemite National Park.
Fantastic Guide for a Fantastic Park September 19, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book based on the opinions of the previous reviewers. They were absolutely right. I spent 2 days at Yosemite and due to the massive size of the park (1,200 square miles) it would have been impossible for me to get a good tour of Yosemite without this guidebook. I found this book quite useful, from reading about the geology/history of the area, lodging to descriptions of the intensity of the hikes. The book also provides some helpful traveling tips as well suggestions for additional reading. It's a very comprehensive guide.
A great resource, guidebook and dreamweaver September 9, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Moon Travel Books presents a spectacular and thoroughly updated, 256 page, second edition on Yosemite National Park. Beginning with 10 pages of color coded maps of Yosemite and a breathtaking color photo of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite packs a plethora of detailed information into an organized, easily accessible format. The first five chapters cover Yosemite Valley, Wawona and Glacier Point, Tioga Pass and Tuolumne Meadows, Hetch Hetchy, and the Eastern Sierra, including Lee Vining, Mono Lake and North, and June Lake and Mammoth Lake. Each of these chapters is divided into sections on exploring and recreation. The final four chapters are about Lodging, Camping, Dining, and Knowing Yosemite. There is a vast list of suggested reading and several pages of internet resources, in addition to tips for travelers, notes on the history of Yosemite and its place names, and much useful and specific information on the flora and fauna of Yosemite National Park. Specific information bytes or special tips are highlighted and blocked to set them off for the eye of the reader. If your plans include a trip to Yosemite, Yosemite is a "must buy" travel guide. Even if you just want to learn more about Yosemite and indulge in some armchair dreaming of travels in Yosemite, this is a great resource, guidebook and dreamweaver.
The best guide to Yosemite I could find May 11, 2006
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Before I visit a national park I go to the library for a pile of books to help me plan my trip. With a visit to Yosemite in mind I did just that and came home with a very nice collection including "100 Hikes...", "The Rough Guide to Yosemite" and Ann Marie Brown's "Yosemite" guide. While all of these books have great content, Ann's was far and away the most approachable and the one I bought to dog ear and write copious notes in without guilt. I'm so glad I did.
The book is well-indexed making it super easy to find what you need, the maps are great and the descriptions of the surrounding area are a bonus. Ann provides readers with well-thought out itineraries geared toward meeting your needs based on how much time you have to visit the park (from a day to a week) and your primary interests (from hiking to bagging waterfall pix). She also supplies solid advice regarding what to do if your on your own or travelling with a family.
Clearly Ann knows what she's writing about. Her first hand experience will help you find the motivation you need to get out of the car (or off of the bus) and on to the trails to drink in the beautiful and wonderful place that is Yosemite.
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