Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #68778 in Books
• Published on: 2008-03-01
• Released on: 2008-03-01
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 5.10" w x 7.80" l, 1.00 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 296 pages

Review
...it would be hard to better this series of Lonely Planet National Park guides.' -- Suite101.com, March 2008

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