2 comments about Compass American Guides Wyoming, Third Edition.

1. Logically arranged geographically with ample outstanding photographs of this spectacular state, adequate historical summary and clear highway guides.



2. An excellent, balance guide of the entire state. The author finds equal pleasure in exploring the flat, high prairies of the northeastern section of the state, as well as the "signature" tourist attractions of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons in the northwestern portion. The book contains sufficient pictures to truly inspire, and more than sufficient dollops of history. He wisely brings a fair degree of skepticism to various "historical events," mindful that the victors are the ones who write it.
   
   He also has a passion for the natural beauty of the landscape, and even urges the reader to drive roads in a certain direction for maximum impact. The towns are equally described, from those worth a visit for retaining their "this is the way America was" character to those whose homogenized American sprawl of fast food joints should be passed through as quickly as possible.
   
   The guide also contains much practical information, and I hope that the upcoming Fifth edition references websites more, in terms of those which provide the best, updated information.
   
   I'll be in Wyoming for nine days this summer, and have planned the entire trip based on this guide. Thanks for the good work, Mr. Burt.

5 comments about Frommer's Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks.

1. We were planning our first trip to Yellowstone and were new to Frommer's guide books, but we thought we'd give it a whirl. I'm glad we did, as it gave us great insight to places in Yellowstone we never knew existing! I would highly recommend Frommer's guide books to any destination, as it not only provides you with off the beaten places to go, but also suggests areas to avoid if you are short on time. From now on, we plan all our vacations with Frommer's.



2. This was one of many books I purhased for our first trip to Yellowstone and this was good for a general overview.



3. My family spent 2 weeks in Yellowstone, Grand Teton's and Jackson Hole, Wy in June 2005. We purchased this book months prior to our visit, highlighted the "MUST DO'S" and scratched off things we were not interested in--long hikes. This wonderul book helped us plan our trip so that we got the most for our time and money. I would like to see more resturant info but it was a very nice tool to have. If you get to Gardner, Montana this book recommends a 'hole-in-the-wall' resturant called Hateful Helen's. The book says 'not much to look at but wonderful food' and we agree! Best hamburgers you've ever eaten. We had a wonderful vacation. Thanks Frommers!



4. This book will be a great pocket guide because of its size and information. The book gives insite into the places to stay in the parks as well as dining and recreation. Very helpful!!



5. This book has been a great help in planning a family vacation to the National Parks. And the compact size (about 4 inches by 8 inches) means the book will be small enough to fit in a fanny pack for easy reference during the trip. Kudos, Frommer's.

No comments about The Great Diamond Hoax and Other True Tales (Wyoming Frontier Series).

No comments about Wyoming Impressions.

1 comments about Yellowstone: A Natural and Human History, Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming (National Park Service Handbook).

1. In addition to the guide books, I recommend this to anyone traveling to Yellowstone as a book to read before they go.
   
   In a concise format, the National Park Service does an excellent job of explaining the geology and natural history of the park, the wildlife and the history of the development and use of the park as a public resource. The explanation of the caldara and the volcanic activity that formed Yellowstone and continues to animate it to this day is fascinating. Warning: The "big one" when it comes, is likely to come through Yellowstone, probably the place on the earth where the protective crust is thinnest between us and hot magma below.
   
   The books also includes very good maps and wonderful pictures. An excellent primer that will whet your appitite to visit one of our great parks.

No comments about National Geographic Destination Map: Yellowstone National Park (Destination Maps for American National Parks).

No comments about Insiders' Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton, 6th (Insiders' Guide Series).

No comments about Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico.

2 comments about Wyoming's Wind River Range (Wyoming Geographic Series, No 2).

1. Joe Kelsey's love letter to Wyoming's Wind River Range finally brings pictures to match the mountains. An acknowleged expert on the peaks and valleys of the Winds, his selection of photographs is perfect counterpoint to the crisp, slightly awestruck descriptions of the range. This is the perfect book for those long winter nights spent waiting for the mountains to open up again.



2. The Wind River Range is spectacular and lonely, and this book takes you there -- nature, history, glorious photographs. I can't recommend it enough, both for the arm chair traveler and for the visitor to Wyoming.

No comments about Mountain Biking Jackson Hole (Regional Mountain Biking Series).