The Travel Shelf

National Park Maps: An Atlas of the U.S. National Parks
Michael Joseph Oswald
Stone Road Press
https://stoneroadpress.com
9781621280781, $20.00, PB, 192pp

https://www.amazon.com/National-Park-Maps-Atlas-Parks/dp/1621280780

Synopsis: Explorers and travelers have relied on maps since the creation of=
paper. National Parks are some of the most popular destinations for modern= -day exploration. With the publication of "National Park Maps: An Atlas of = the U.S. National Parks", Michael Joseph Oswald unites explorers with large=
, legible maps of their national parks before having the privilege to step = foot in them.

"National Park Maps: An Atlas of the U.S. National Parks" provides: Nationa=
l Park Service maps for all 63 National Parks; Driving distances between po= pular sites (and parks); Reasons to visit each park; Favorite sites and hik=
es from the author; Basic "need to know" information; Activity suggestions = for limited park time.

Critique: Exceptionally informative and thoroughly 'user friendly' in organ= ization and presentation, "National Park Maps: An Atlas of the U.S. Nationa=
l Parks" is a coffee-table style (10.75 x 0.38 x 13.5 inches, 1.6 pounds) p= aperback volume from Stone Road Press. Of special value to anyone with an i= nterest in national parks and campgrounds, "National Park Maps: An Atlas of=
the U.S. National Parks" is especially and unreservedly recommended for pe= rsonal, professional, community, and academic library American Travel Guide=
& Map collections.

Editorial Note: Michael Joseph Oswald is an award-winning American travel w= riter who's spent more than a decade exploring America's most scenic treasu= res, its National Parks. He's learned much over the course of hundreds of t= rips and thousands of miles hiking, biking, and paddling across these one-o= f-a-kind wilderness areas. There's much to see and do in our parklands and = his goal is to help readers make the most of their National Park adventures=
.. His home base is in Wisconsin. (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/582= 8102.Michael_Joseph_Oswald)

Lonely Planet's Where to Go When, second edition
Editorial Staff
Lonely Planet Publications
www.lonelyplanet.com
9781838695040, $24.99, HC, 304pp

https://www.amazon.com/Where-Go-When-Lonely-Planet/dp/1838695044

Synopsis: With the publication of this newly updated and expanded second ed= ition of "Lonely Planet's Where to Go When" the aspiring world traveler can=
take advantage of decision-making flowcharts to inspire their next unforge= ttable city break, tropical beach vacation, wildlife encounter and more -- = all organized by month with amazing weekend escapes, as well as one and two=
week experiences.

Sip lip-smacking beers and contemplate fine Flemish art in Bruges during Fe= bruary; enhance your wellbeing with a yoga retreat in Australia's Byron Bay=
throughout June; cycle the USA's Death Valley during the cooler month of N= ovember - and it will be revealed just why each destination is so wonderful=
to be in at that exact moment. With so many inspiring month-by-month holid=
ay recommendations, the new edition of "Lonely Planet's Where to Go When" o= ffers travelers a lifetime of offbeat adventures and well-known wonders to = pursue.

This new edition of Lonely Planet's "Where to Go When" features: 25 destina= tions for each month of the year that cover every corner of the globe; Hand=
y decision-making flowcharts to help you choose your next exciting getaway = based on your travel passions and the activities that appeal to you the mos=
t; Special monthly events, festivals and celebrations calendar; Intuitive k= eys and colour coding that suggest ideal trip length: short break, one week=
, two weeks +; Amazing experiences for all interests: wildlife & nature, ad= venture, value, culture, journey, food & drink, personal growth, relaxation=
; Top budgeting tips in clear grids and diagrams so you can get the most ou=
t of your money; Super family friendly breaks and experiences plus suggesti= ons on when to leave the kids at home.

Critique: Beautifully and profusely illustrated with full color photography=
, "Lonely Planet's Where to Go When: 2nd Edition" an armchair traveler's de= light and a welcome itinerary planning resource for once-in-a-lifetime worl= dwide traveling -- and unreservedly recommended as an addition to personal,=
professional, community, and academic library Travel Guide collections.

Editorial Note: With over 150 million guidebooks in print, Lonely Planet is=
a trusted source for any traveler. Since their inception in 1973, they hav=
e inspired generations of travelers to discover amazing places and enabled = curious travelers to get off the beaten paths to appreciate different cultu= res and become agents of positive change.

100 Trails, 5,000 Ideas
Joe Yogerst
National Geographic Press
101 West 104th Street, Suite 8, New York, NY 10025
www.nationalgeographic.com
9781426222566, $29.99, PB, 352pp

https://www.amazon.com/100-Trails-000-Ideas-Where/dp/1426222564

Synopsis: Fully up to National Geographic standards, with the publication o=
f "100 Trails, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to D=
o" Joe Yogerst takes you from the coast of Florida to the peaks of Wyoming =
on a series of epic hiking and walking adventures.

In these informative and beautifully illustrated pages, you will find Natio= nal Geographic's recommendations for superlative hikes, as well as tips for=
wildlife spotting, scenic picnic locales, routes with a view, camp sites, = and off-trail activities nearby. Plus, you will discover alternative routes=
to extend your trek or tackle shorter lengths of some of the country's mos=
t iconic journeys, like the Appalachian Trail. With each itinerary you will=
find practical planning advice for when to go and what to expect when you = arrive.

Inspiring and comprehensive, "100 Trails, 5,000 Ideas" offers something for=
everyone, from beginners looking for an easy day-hike (the tow path along = the C&O Canal in Maryland) to advanced trekkers seeking multi-week excursio=
ns (the famed multi-state Continental Divide Trail).

"100 Trails, 5,000 Ideas" is an ideal compendium of: Tips for exploring Was= hington's Elliott Bay Trail along the Seattle Waterfront; Routes for hiking=
the Grand Canyon, rim to rim, in Arizona; Advice for conquering Wisconsin'=
s "Ice Age" Trail; The fascinating history behind Georgia's Kennesaw Mounta=
in Battlefield Trail; The best way to see the falls along New York's Niagar=
a Falls Gorge Trails; How to trek the Plain of the Six Glaciers in Banff Na= tional Park -- and so much more!

Critique: Beautifully illustrated, exceptionally well organized, and thorou= ghou 'user friendly' in presentation, "100 Trails, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go=
, When to Go, What to See, What to Do" is unreservedly recommended as a cor=
e addition to personal, professional, community, and acdemic library North = American Travel Guide, National Parks, Camping & Hikig collections. Whether=
an intrepid on-site hiker or an enthusiastic armchair traveler, "100 Trail=
s, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do" it should=
be noted that "100 Trails, 5,000 Ideas" is also readily available in a dig= ital book format (Kindle, $13.99)..

Editorial Note: During three decades as an editor, writer, and photographer=
, Joe Yogerst (https://joeyogerst.com) has lived and worked in Asia, Africa=
, Europe, and North America. His writing has appeared in Conde Nast Travele=
r, CNN Travel, Islands magazine, the International New York Times (Paris), = Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and National Geographic Traveler. He ha=
s also written for 34 National Geographic books, including the best-selling=
50 States, 5,000 Ideas. Yogerst is also the host of a National Geographic/= Great Courses video series on America's State Parks.

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