Guide to the National Park Areas: Eastern States - Softcover

In this comprehensive guide to 228 sites east of the Mississippi, the beauty, wonder, and history of these lands are at your fingertips. David and Kay Scott's informative text, which is enhanced by photographs and 124 detailed maps, gives the facts needed to plan and tailor a visit to your specifications. They include information on an area's history; points of interest and activities; food and lodging resources; camping, hunting, and fishing facilities; addresses and phone numbers; and much more. A handy facilities-and-activities chart provides an at-a-glance summary of what the parks offer. Whether you prefer major parks, small historic sites, scenic trails, or inspiring monuments, there is a national park area that is perfect for you. (7 x 10, 360 pages, maps, b&w photos)

David and Kay Scott have spent more than two dozen summers touring the United States and Canada in a series of Volkswagen campers, and five summers backpacking through Europe by rail. David holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Arkansas and has written numerous books on accounting, finance, and investing. David and Kay live in Valdosta, Georgia, where David is a professor of finance at Valdosta State University and Kay is retired from the public schools.