Zion saw a record 2.7 million visitors in 2004 and Bryce Canyon continues to see an average of nearly 2 million annual visitors.
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978-0-471-76390-1 (9780471763901)
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Residents of northern New Mexico for more than 30 years, Don and Barbara Laine have traveled extensively throughout the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest. They are the authors of Frommer's Colorado, Frommer's Rocky Mountain National Park, Frommer's Yosemite & Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, and Frommer's Utah; are the lead authors of Frommer's National Parks of the American West; and have contributed to Frommer's Texas and Frommer's USA. The Laines have also written Little-Known Southwest and New Mexico & Arizona State Parks (both for The Mountaineers Books).
List of Maps.
1 Introducing Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks.
Butch Cassidy Slept Here.
1 The Best of Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks.
2 A Look at Zion.
3 A Look at Bryce Canyon.
2 Planning Your Trip to Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks.
1 Getting Started: Information & Reservations.
2 When to Go.
A British Invasion.
What Should I Take?
3 Permits You Can Obtain in Advance.
4 Getting There.
5 Exploring the Parks by RV or "Car-Camping".
Renting an RV for Your National Park Trek.
6 Package & Adventure Tours.
7 Tips for Travelers with Disabilities.
8 Tips for Travelers with Pets.
9 Tips for Travelers with Children.
10 Protecting Your Health & Safety.
11 Protecting the Environment.
3 Exploring Zion National Park.
1 Essentials.
Where to Find Restrooms in Zion.
Fast Facts: Zion National Park.
2 Tips from a Park Ranger.
3 The Highlights.
Wildlife Viewing & Bird-Watching.
4 How to See the Park in 1 or 2 Days.
5 Seeing the Park by Car & Shuttle.
6 Historic & Man-Made Attractions.
7 Ranger & Educational Programs.
8 Guided Tours.
9 Especially for Kids.
4 Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in Zion National Park.
1 Day Hikes.
2 Exploring the Backcountry.
The Narrows: Safety First.
3 Biking & Mountain Biking.
4 Other Sports & Activities.
5 Where to Stay, Camp & Eat in Zion.
1 Where to Stay.
2 Camping.
Amenities for Each Campground, Zion National Park.
3 Where to Eat.
6 Exploring Bryce Canyon National Park.
1 Essentials.
Fast Facts: Bryce Canyon National Park.
2 Tips from a Park Ranger.
3 The Highlights.
Restrooms at Bryce Canyon.
4 How to See the Park in 1 or 2 Days.
Wildlife Viewing.
5 Seeing the Park by Car.
6 Seeing the Park by Shuttle.
7 Historic & Man-Made Attractions.
8 Ranger Programs.
9 Guided Tours.
10 Especially for Kids.
7 Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in Bryce Canyon National Park.
1 Day Hikes.
Hoodoo Photography: The "Light" Stuff.
2 Exploring the Backcountry.
3 Other Summer Sports & Activities.
4 Winter Activities.
8 Where to Stay, Camp & Eat in Bryce Canyon.
1 Where to Stay.
2 Camping.
Amenities for Each Campground near & in Bryce Canyon National Park.
3 Where to Eat.
9 Nearby Things to See & Do.
1 Gateway Towns.
How's This for Gun Control?
2 Dixie National Forest.
3 Cedar Breaks National Monument.
4 Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
5 Kodachrome Basin State Park.
6 Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.
7 Escalante State Park.
Rock or Wood--What Is This Stuff?
8 Snow Canyon State Park.
10 A Nature Guide to Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks.
1 Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks Today.
2 The Landscape.
How Nature Paints the Parks.
3 The Flora.
4 The Fauna.
The Return of the Bighorn Sheep.
5 The Ecosystem.
Index.
