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National Park Pocket Guides
FalconGuides' National Park Pocket Guides are like no other books on the market. These pocket-size, four-color guides are designed specifically for the 270 million annual park visitors who go to bond with their families, participate in outdoor activities, explore nature, or just get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Each pocket guide is an introduction to the key things a visitor should know about the park; provides details on park-specific activities; and is chock-full of tips and information to help make sure each visit is safe and fun - whether it's camping, hiking, climbing, or just taking a moment to stop and smell the wildflowers.
What makes these books different from what's on shelves now?
· Full-color, pocket-size package featuring two, cutting-edge PopOut¿ Maps.
· Content designed specifically for the national park visitor: A primer to the park as well as travel information that will help visitors not only get the most out of outdoor sites and activities, but will help travelers navigate the areas outside the park.
· The photography, maps, and information make this a great resource for visitors as well as a wonderful souvenir.
Synopsis
Put Acadia National Park Pocket Guide in your pocket and explore this breathtaking coastal park. Information-packed and fully portable, this book highlights the key things youll need to get the most out of your visit. Outdoor activities, flora and fauna, and history are detailed, as well as useful travel information to help you navigate areas in and outside the park. Find inside:
Two PopOut™ maps and six detailed area maps
Outdoor activities including hiking and paddling, as well as seeing the park from its famous carriage roads
Places to stay and dine in Bar Harbor
Activities just for families and additional resources to the area
Table of Contents
(1) Welcome: Introduction to Acadia National Park; (2) Navigate: Getting to and around the Park; (3) History: Key things about the park; (4) Flora and Fauna: All Things Great and Small; (5) Horizons: Natural and Historic Sites; (6) Get Going: Activities in the Park; (7) Just for Families; (8) Recharge: Places to Sleep and Eat; (9) Beyond the Borders: Off-site Places to Sleep, Eat, and Go; (10) Resources