Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks - Softcover

The core of this book is the Yellowstone National Park chapter, which covers everything you'll need to know once you're in the park. The coverage is divided into six main regions, each of which has an overview of sightseeing, hiking, biking, and boating options in that region. You'll find similar coverage in the Grand Teton chapter.

The Highlights chapter offers an introduction to the parks' best sightseeing options. The Activities chapter gives an overview and basic tips on outdoor fun, from hiking to fishing. Planning is one chapter to read before you go; it details practical information such as how to get to the parks, what to bring, and how to avoid the worst of the crowds. Gateway Towns gives you the lowdown on hubs from which to tour the parks. Places to Stay and Places to Eat list a host of accommodation and dining options in and around the parks.

Greater Yellowstone takes you on a tour of the surrounding sights and national forests of the Yellowstone ecosystem, either for those who have time to explore these gems in detail or for those who are simply traveling through these corridors to or from the parks. The Excursions chapter suggests a couple of detours worth including in your itinerary if you have plenty of time.

Much of Yellowstone's fascination lies out of view, either deep underground or deep in the backcountry. To bone up on Yellowstone's true wonders, read the Geology, Ecosystem, and History chapters.