An Outdoor Family Guide to Yellowstone and the Tetons National Parks, 2nd Edition

by Lisa Gollin Evans

* More than 50 outings that the entire family will relish in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

* New features include PARC (Pretty Amazing Really Cool) fun facts to capture children's imaginations and a "Choose Your Adventure" chart that directs families to outings that perfectly suit their interests

* Includes tips on biking, hiking, horseback riding, and paddling with children



From abundant wildlife to towering geysers, from deep canyons to 13,000-foot peaks, this updated guide will help your family discover the best that Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks have to offer. With water sports, biking, camping, and hiking, there are activities to suit families of all ages and interest levels. Outings new to this edition include cycling on the Moose-Wilson Bike Trail, kayaking around Jenny Lake, and hiking through secluded Granite Canyon. There are also new suggestions for visiting the parks in all four seasons, including winter adventures such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and dog sledding.



An avid hiker, cyclist, and kayaker, LISA GOLLIN EVANS practices environmental law for the nonprofit Clean Air Task Force. The author of five books, including Outdoor Family Guides to Lake Tahoe and Acadia National Park .

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 1996

Reviews

[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must have!!! By far this was the BEST guide I've found for taking a FAMILY trip into Yellowstone and Grand Teton. The recommended hikes (and bike rides and paddle boat trips) include wildflowers and geology and wildlife you'll likely see along the way. I'll be buying this one for sure.

[carl theaker · Rating 3 out of 5]

A worthy guide book, lists 48 hikes, trail map for each, and difficulty rating. We used it for several hikes in Yellowstone and one in Grand Teton.

[Courtney Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the format and organization of this book. It was specifically geared toward families which means it had good information on seeing Yellowstone with kids. I was disappointed that some sites were left off (sites that I had seen on multiple top 10 to see in Yellowstone lists). It's almost like the author assumed you knew the bigger sites to see. This book focused on hikes and those sites you can only see by hiking.

[Kerri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book to be extremely helpful in narrowing done what to do with your kids in Yellowstone when you have a limited amount of time. It helped us prioritize which stops to make along the Yellowstone River- canyon and falls sites. It also helps evaluated the length of and intensity of various hikes throughout Yellowstone and Grand Teton National parks. Fairly easy to use and a great guide.

[Courtney Willis · Rating 3 out of 5]

super helpful as we prepare for our trip next summer!