Frommer's Yosemite & Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks

Frommer s Yosemite and Kings Canyon/Sequoia is packed with all the facts, tips and descriptions you need to have perfect park vacation, in a pocket size guide: The most memorable natural wonders, from majestic Yosemite Falls to Kings Canyon's towering sequoias. Great places to stay in and near the parks, ranging from historic lodges to family-friendly motels plus a complete campground guide for each park. A fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot and identify condors, bobcats, wildflowers, and more. The best hikes, from ranger-led interpretive walks to challenging backcountry overnights. Detailed, accurate park and trail maps

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Title of ebook: Frommer's Yosemite & Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks
ISBN: 9780471926566
parent-ISBN: 9780471769897
Publisher: Frommers
Internet download file size: 3033 kb
Pages: 192
Published: 02-2006
Released online for download: 02-02-2006
Author of eBook: Peterson, Eric

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Chapter One

Introduction to Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

California's Sierra Nevada imposes rugged features on a state that many associate with sandy beaches and palm trees. It's a mountain range of great beauty, hidden amid harsh wilderness, and nowhere is the terrain more dramatic than in Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Both combine mountains with meadows, waterfalls with wildflowers, and spectacular geology with awe-inspiring vistas that span, in some cases, nearly the breadth of the state. Together, these parks cover 1.6 million acres (roughly 2,520 sq. miles). They host approximately 6 million visitors a year and are home to thousands of species of plants and animals.

Yosemite attracts more tourists than Sequoia & Kings Canyon, although all three are absolutely delightful parks. Yosemite covers 1,169 square miles-roughly the size of Rhode Island-and 94% is designated wilderness. Here you can enjoy the quiet beauty of a forest or a pri ... read full excerpt from Frommer's Yosemite & Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks ebook

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