Hiking Death Valley National Park: 36 Day and Overnight Hikes (Where to Hike Series) |
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Author:
Bill Cunningham,
Polly Cunningham
By Falcon
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A Fine Chapter of a Larger Book, 2007-10-21
Death Valley is the second most visited national park in California after Yosemite. I am absolutely amazed by this figure every time I visit Point Reyes National Seashore, Sequoia, and the rest of California's spectacular parks. Nonetheless, there is stark beauty to be found in the desert, and Death Valley has more of it, and the history to match, than just about any other place. Indeed, Death Valley is often a top vacation destination for many European tourists who have never experienced a true desert.
If you want to experience Death Valley, currently the largest national park outside of Alaska, driving tours are an important start. There is a lot you can see from your car. But if you really want to experience the park, hiking is your best bet. From short walks along Salt Creek and the historic Harmony Borax Mining Flats, to longer excursions up desert canyons, Death Valley has a lot to offer. This book by Bill and Polly Cunningham details 36 trail routes all with detailed descriptions and decent hypsometric relief maps to guide you on your way. They include some of the classic hikes in the park and a few challenging cross country routes.
If you are planning to visit Death Valley, this is a nice little book. But to really get a feel for the southwestern deserts of California, you would be well advised to get the authors' Hiking California's Desert Parks. This book is simply a reprint of the chapter on Death Valley found in the latter. So, if you are just planning a visit to Death Valley, by all means get this guide. But if there is even the slightest chance the experience will turn you into a desert rat, then be sure to get their more comprehensive volume.
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.510979487
EAN: 9780762744633
ISBN: 0762744634
Label: Falcon
Manufacturer: Falcon
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 144
Publication Date: 2007-10-01
Publisher: Falcon
Studio: Falcon |
