Winner, Benjamin Franklin Silver for Travel The first and oldest national park in the world can be enjoyed mile by mile with this complete travel guide. Along with fascinating facts and anecdotes, readers will learn of Yellowstone's geyser basins and the frequency of the geysers, out-of-the-way hikes, and flora and fauna. Easy-to-understand scientific explanations and diagrams complement an array of short walks, the right season for camping, and the park’s campgrounds and facilities. Updated road logs highlight more than 100 historical points of interest, including the often misidentified locale from which artist Thomas Moran painted his ?Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone” masterpiece and where five stagecoach robberies occurred along the Grand Loop Road. New text examines areas that have changed in recent years, including the reconstructed Canyon-to-Dunraven Pass and the newly completed North Rim Drive at the Grand Canyon. Additionally, numerous new photographs feature historical and contemporary images. ". . . Comprehensive guide to the world s oldest national park offers details aplenty for both newcomers to Yellowstone and seasoned visitors." -- State of the Arts , Montana Arts Council newspaper ". . . Provides detailed information for . . . geologists, geyser enthusiasts, and historians, as well as the general traveler . . . a must-have publication." -- Tamsen Hert, University of Wyoming Libraries "A very well done book which offers . . . fascinating information about the park s well known as well as hidden places." -- Geyser Observation and Study Association "An insider s expertise . . . the guidebook offers more than maps and sightseeing tips." -- Stanford Magazine "Chapple's lively narrative is. . . ." "as perfect for touring as it is for entertaining armchair reading." -- Marlene Merrill, editor of Yellowstone and the Great West "I will carry Janet Chapple s book with me whenever I travel into the Park." -- Diane Smith, author of Letters from Yellowstone "Nicely organized and flows well from tips to anecdotes to blurbs on accommodations, and . . . her recommended routes for further exploration." -- Billings Gazette "Use this book to pre-plan the most effective use of your precious time in this complex and magnificent park. . . ." -- Marcella Gauthier, Escapees: Sharing the RV Lifestyle "[The author] has a love for, knowledge of, and deep appreciation for this place." "readable, informative, and user-friendly. . . ." -- Judith L. Meyer, author of The Spirit of Yellowstone This "result of five years of research and preparation. . . ." "has earned a permanent place on the Yellowstone bookshelf. . . ." -- Frank Markley, webmaster of Yellowstone Notebook Janet Chapple is the editor and coauthor of It's Up to You! A Handbook for Practicing Music. She grew up in Montana and now lives in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Used Book in Good Condition