Great Western RV Trips - Softcover

Bannan, Jan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070067228 ISBN 13: 9780070067226

Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 1998

Synopsis

Every year, the 9 million RV owners in the U.S. look for new and exciting vacation destinations. RV owners who aren't content staying put will be inspired by journeys, such as: Southeastern California's enigmatic deserts; Spectacular mountains on the Lewis and Clark route and a dozen more. Detailed trip maps, and insider's tips complete information on campgrounds.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

From sun-baked Baja to spectacular Glacier National Park, a perfect guide to seeing the West by RV--16 dream vacations for every season.

"At last! An RV guide equal to the wonderful western routes it describes. Consider it a mandatory piece of equipment for your journey." --Terry Richard, outdoor writer, The Oregonian

Imagine being in the mountains, forests, or deserts of the American West at Nature's most beautiful and fascinating times. Far from the beaten path, in any season of the year, the peace and spectacular scenery are there for you to enjoy. And you can do it all in the comfort of your recreational vehicle.

For more than two decades, writer and photographer Jan Bannan has blazed the RV travel trail in the West. Now she has compiled 16 dream vacations for the RVer, doing all the information-gathering and road-testing for you. These magical itineraries will take you to

• Arizona's Saguaro National Park as nature awakens its springtime
• Southern Texas's Big Bend in the winter, where wildlife and hot springs abound
• Oregon's lush forest trails and Columbia Gorge waterfalls at the peak of the summer's windsurfing season
• Southern Utah's magnificent red rock cliffs in autumn
• Idaho's historic Lewis and Clark route

And many other glorious places during their best seasons. Great Western RV Trips helps you get the most out of your RV travel adventures, tipping you off to the best times for viewing flora and fauna, and showing you how to work with the weather, not against it.

This comprehensive vacation resource also includes detailed maps, resources and information for the physically impaired traveler, complete information on the best campgrounds and hookups, and special events and recreational activities at your destination. Prepare for the RV adventure of a lifetime!

About the Author:

Jan Bannan is a professional travel writer and photographer who has toured and camped in the West for over 22 years. Her credits include The New York Times, Wilderness Magazine, MotorHome, and many others. She is the author of four books, The West Less Traveled, Oregon State Parks, Utah State Parks, and Sand Dunes, a children's book that adults enjoy.

About this edition

• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0070067228
• ISBN 13: 9780070067226
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192