Great Lodges of the National Parks: Volume Two

Barnes is author of a number of books showcasing the great lodges at public lands in the US and Canada. With photographs by Fred Pflughoft and David Morris as well as archival images she tells the story, from architects to famous guests, of 10 great lodges in the US, beginning in the Rockies and heading West. Settings of the lodges include Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Death Valley, Denali, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Parks as well as the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in Northeast Oregon. Architects whose signatures are found at the sites include Gilbert Stanley Underwood, Albert Martin, John Morse, and Robert C. Reamer. This is the second volume in the author's series. Oversize: 11x10". Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Get ready for a fascinating tour of America's national park lodges and read about ten of its most charming structures and their locations. This is the official companion book to the popular PBS television series Great Lodges, and the second volume in Christine Barnes's popular Great Lodges of the National Parks series. Volume Two contains stunning contemporary photographs of the exteriors and interiors as well as historic photographs of these ever popular buildings. From the grand resorts such as the Lake Hotel in Yellowstone National Park and the Furnace Creek Inn in Death Valley National Park to the classic lake lodges such as Lake Crescent and Lake Quinault Lodges in Olympic National Park to the new visions such as Volcano House in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and the Glacier Bay Lodge in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, this stunningly illustrated and meticulously researched volume offers new insights into these historic landmarks and the scenic American landscapes where they are located. This beautiful 176-page full-color book will transport the reader to recall past vacations and inspire future travels and adventures to these magnificent locations in our national parks.

Stand amid soaring Douglas fir in the great hall of Glacier Park Lodge or sit in the setting sun and gaze into the Grand Canyon at El Tovar. This beautiful gift book will transport you to the majestic lodges of our national parks to relive the glory of past vacations or plan adventures anew. This book and the PBS television series of the same title (to air in spring 2002) take armchair travelers into these architectural wonders and explore the surrounding natural beauty of our national parks. Lodges, wildlife, and stunning vistas are showcased in 175 full-color photographs, along with historical documents from the PBS series. In his introduction, Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, offers a call to preserve this national heritage, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book go toward the rehabilitation of these magnificent buildings.