Review: National Parks for the Casual Visitor
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 1, 2013
First I'd like to say this is not for the hale and hearty die hard hiker.  This is for the I want to get away to somewhere pretty and natural.The author offers a clickable Table of Contents, where you have the ability to choose from 30 National Parks from continental United States. When you click on a park there will be a picture and a brief description/history of the park.  The next page will include a basic info page, including Best Known Attractions, Established Date, Size, Best Time to Visit, Hours, Entrance Fees, and a link to the park's website, phone numbers and addresses.The next section would have "Must See Sites", along with descriptions and a photo. Then came "Hidden Gem" followed by more detailed information including Things to Know, Weather, Facilities, Recreation, Pets, and Other Attractions.What I liked most about this book, is that it describes what a casual visitor needs to know, i.e. pet policies, where can you find food/drinks.  Where you can stock up on food/drinks if the park doesn't offer any.  Information regarding campsites.I found most of the photographs to be dramatic and worth looking at.  I only wish they could have been larger.The only issue I really had with this is there were a few typos, the main one that caught my eye was where he discussed "leased dogs"  instead of "leashed dogs".I Highly Recommend this travel book.