Synopses & Reviews
Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting.
* Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival images
* Topical essays and literary extracts
* Detailed color maps
* Great ideas for things to see and do
* Capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants
Synopsis
Discover Idaho with a Compass The best lodgings, restaurants, festivals, and rodeos Literary extracts from Idaho writers past and present Extensive historical background for each of the state's regions Beautiful color and archival photos River rafting and hiking the backcountry Detailed color maps Skiing Sun Valley Sites and scenery of Idaho's countryside and small towns "Our whole past book reviewer experience says that no guide with photos this good should have writing this good. But it does." -- NY Daily News "Good to read ahead of time, then take along so you don't miss anything." -- San Diego Magazine
Synopsis
Discover Idaho with a CompassThe best lodgings, restaurants, festivals, and rodeos
Literary extracts from Idaho writers past and present
Extensive historical background for each of the state's regions
Beautiful color and archival photos
River rafting and hiking the backcountry
Detailed color maps
Skiing Sun Valley
Sites and scenery of Idaho's countryside and small towns
"Our whole past book reviewer experience says that no guide with photos this good
should have writing this good. But it does." -- NY Daily News
"Good to read ahead of time, then take along so you don't miss anything." --
San Diego Magazine
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 274-277) and index.
Table of Contents
CONTENTSOVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
NATURAL HISTORY: GEOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY, WILDLIFE
Geologic History
Snake River Drainage
Rocky Mountains
The Panhandle
Climate
Wildlife
HISTORY
Horse Culture
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Trappers and Trading Posts
Missionaries
Early Settlement
Indian Wars
Mormon Settlers
Railroads and Silver Mining
Potato Farming and Ranching
Forests and Dams
Idaho's People
BOISE & THE SOUTHWEST
Greenbelt
Tootin' Tater and Big Mike
A Capital Downtown
Behind Prison Walls
Nearby Nature Preserves
Treasure Valley
Elmore and Owyhee Counties
SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO: FERTILE CRESCENT
Middle Snake
Magic Valley
Around Burley
American Falls
Pocatello and Vicinity
Bear River Country
Idaho Falls and Vicinity
Henry's Fork
Teton and Swan Valleys
ROCKIES TO RIVER PLAIN: CENTRAL IDAHO
Sun Valley
Sawtooth Recreation Area
Western Slopes of the Sawtooths
Snake River Plain
NORTH-CENTRAL IDAHO: WILDERNESS RIVERS
Payette River
McCall Area
North Fork of the Payette
South Fork of the Payette
Weiser River
Snake River
Hells Canyon
Salmon River
Upper Salmon (Main Fork)
Middle Salmon (Main Fork)
Lower Salmon (Main Fork)
Middle Fork of the Salmon
NORTHERN IDAHO: THE PANHANDLE
Nez Perc?_Country
Lewis and Clark Country
Lewiston
Moscow
Coeur d'Alene Country
Silver Valley
Northern Panhandle
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Regional Climate
Getting Around
Annual Events & Rodeos
Ski Areas
Cultural Attractions & Historic Sites
Parks & Wilderness Areas
Information Sources
FOOD & LODGING
About Lodging
About Restaurants
Lodging and Restaurants by Town
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