Lonely Planet USA's National Parks

Lonely Planet's USA's National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike beautiful Yosemite, marvel at the Grand Canyon and spot volcanoes in Hawai'i; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of USA's National Parks and begin your journey now!

Inside you'll find user-friendly highlights and itineraries to help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests, plus insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Essential information is at your fingertips—hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations. The guide focuses on the best hikes, drives, and cycling tours, with honest reviews for all budgets covering eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.

Packed with contextual insights on history, geology, wildlife, and conservation, this comprehensive guide features over 52 full-color trail and park maps, stunning images throughout, and useful sections on traveling with children, clothing and equipment, and day and overnight hikes. Coverage spans California, the Southwest, Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes and Great Plains, New England and the Mid-Atlantic, the South, Florida, and Hawaii—perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.