Perfect trail guidebook for families
936285
This book is awesome! First, it is beautiful! The pages are full of colorful photos. Second, it has so much information! So many trail options to choose from with all kinds of information like difficulty, changing tables, etc. The book also has some great tips for getting out with your little one and what gear to use. Highly recommend!
4925780
Wow, a frequent visitor to the area and this book is perfect.  directions are accurate as are the hikes themselves.  will use this book every year on our mountain visit to try newly found hikes.
4223095
Jeep adventures galore in this little gem.  The author gives accurate step-by-step directions and descriptions of Jeep trails throughout SW Colorado. Everything from the family picnic with extraordinary scenery to white knuckle rides that will leave you gasping.  Each trail is rated for difficulty, and we've found the ratings to be dependable. For conciseness, illustrations, and usefulness in the real world, it rates a strong 5 stars.  If you take only one of the trails in the book, you'll be glad to have it with you.
3521611
I simply love this book! Glad that I bought it and used it on multiple park visits. It has nice maps, highlights trails, trailhead locations, difficulty, and has short description of each trail. I would love to see the elevation gain as well but even without this information this book already does what similar books don't - which makes it my #1 book when I am searching for information on specific National Park. It had actually inspired me to go to other places which I haven't thought of visiting before. And even the parks I don't want to visit - at least now I know they exist!

Another thing that I really like - suggested trip plans depending on the number of days you have in the park. It is always difficult to choose what to see and what to do being new to the area so these suggestions really help to choose whatever works for you. Of course, it is a good idea to supplement information in this book with information from other sources, but if you don't have time or desire for that - even with this single book you'll be fine and will have an enjoyable visit!
2513957
Very impressed with the time and end-product effort that was put into this guide. It is up -to-date (2013-2014), and has great graphics with narrative that is easy to follow. I have been on segments of the trail, and look forward to running the full route (thanks to this guide). Nice job, authors!
3159191
This is a perfect book to share with friends who come to visit and my young grandchildren who want to hike around the area! It is my new favorite gift to give for new families in our neighborhood.
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I have lived in Northeast Ohio all my life (35 years) but I am just now discovering the amazing Cuyahoga Valley National Park system.  This book does a great job of describing the different trails and helps me evaluate the difficulty level of each to determine if my small children can handle it or not.  Also it highlights many points of interest and gives a bit of history behind things.  This is my go-to resource in planning our hikes and has really opened our eyes to some amazing places we didn't know about that are right in our "backyard".  Our faves so far were Brandywine Falls and Blue Hen Falls.  Gorgeous!
156904
Fabulous Book! A must have for Cyclists!!!  Have bought each edition at least once -- for self and as gifts.  Each new edition gives the latest information on the ever-growing trail system.  You can tell that the two authors have well used the trails, and know what's important to users. This is not a fluff piece by a travel editor or a tourist agency publication.
This is the Definitive guide for all trail users - walk/run/hike, bike, and cross-country skiing.  Not only has great descriptions of each trail by mile marker, but also has a list of the Trailheads, with location and amenities, at the end of each section.  Lists Trail Length & Surface type, Character, Special usage restrictions, and gives the Driving time from Pittsburgh, so you can plan your outings.
Sections detail historical and scenic importance and include trail map and GPS coordinates, and list the local Trail organization information.  Several black and white photos give you an idea of the trail's character.
Book also includes trails just over the border -- Ohio, WV and the C & O Trail.  Last section of book gives sample itineraries for multiple day trips, plus things to know about yourself and your equipment before attempting one.
2881140
Wonderful little book in a very convenient format.  We use it as often as we can get up there.  Originally, we just checked out a copy from the library, but decided we had to have our own copy because it's so useful.  The authors clearly have been on all these trails, and in many areas their advice has helped us find the right trail amid the maze of others.
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I had an opportunity to provide information for a map update at another park a few years ago and absolutely believe that trails illustrated attempts to get it right.  This map is water resistant and tear proof and accurate.  If you are headed to a backcountry destination these maps should be required gear, leave the GPS at home or supplement you map with one but maps are gold in the backcountry.  This map is easy to read and has a wonderful legend.  Also provides information and phone numbers for rules and regulations.  I have a nice collection of these maps and the ISRO map was my most recent edition.
195844
I initially took this out of the library and liked it so much that I bought it.  Really great selection of parks and it gives suggested trails along with terrain and difficulty.  I also appreciate that they have whether dogs are allowed so that I know ahead of time and can plan.  Really great resource that I'll use for a long time.
794755
Perfect for a family who travel or who are planning travel to include their kids in the planning and dreaming
360127
This book is just perfect for families planning a Disney visit. It provides comprehensive information and is very well organized. It is so easy to find what you are looking for. The ride and restaurant descriptions are great. The reviews feel very honest - the good and bad - and helped me feel that I was armed with enough info to make good decisions. Still - reading this book - I can't imagine spending less than two weeks in Orlando!!!  There is just SO much.
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The Guide was very helpful in getting our family oriented in an area where we had never traveled before.  The resturant advise was right on as were the warnings about the traffic!!  It was used by several members of our group to find interesting activities from surfing to fishing to ski boats.
1978048
It's about time someone made it easy for all us carless ( and proud of it ) people to enjoy the great outdoors.  Mr. Grover's book leaves no stone unturned when it comes to useful information.  He's put in maps for every area described, transportation schedules, detailed descriptions of trails, prices, historical information, drawings and a sense of humor rarely found in travel/guide books.  Obviously a lot of research went in to make this book so complete and so far the trips I've taken using this guide have been spot on! Buying this book was the best $20 I've spent in a long time.  I hope Mr. Grover decides to write similar guides for the rest of the province and country. With environmental problems being a concern for a large number of people in this country it is refreshing to see a real simple solution for a change.  Good on you Mr. Grover.
981099
having grown up in the Gorge I thought I knew most of the hikes in the area.....this book has opened my eyes to new and old ones alike. It's great to be building memories with my 3 kids the same way my parents did with me.  Scott Cook gives step by step directions and lots of extras like best wildflower hikes, best fall hikes, etc. !!!  A must for any hiker in the family!!
1624355
When I retired in Arizona 10 years ago I took up hiking and since then I have been to most of the parks in this book to hike and explore. I wish we'd had this book to plan our trips.

This guide is chocked full of concise info, including the "must do" as well as general explanation of what to expect at each park and nearby.  Color pictures give you a flavor of the area and inspire further exploration, while maps are clear and quite comprehensive.  Recommendations for food and places to stay are also helpful.  Even limited trail information for each area is included and gives difficulty levels as well as brief descriptions.  Bonuses include driving routes to visit several parks on a trip, along with a little geology, astronomy, history and science.  The book covers 34 parks (including three in Canada) each with its own chapter.  Although everything can't be covered, at 920 pages you've got a great review of national parks in the western half of North America.

I checked this book out of the library, but I'm purchasing my own copy to help me plan trips to the few parks we haven't visited and as a reminder of the ones we have. You may want to gather additional information once you focus on a park, but this guide will get you started with enthusiasm and a good understanding of the diversity of western national parks and help you choose which ones to visit--or at least the order to try to visit them all!  I highly recommend this book.  Happy trails to you!