Moon Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon (Travel Guide)

This is the definitive guidebook for Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon. The book is clearly organized and has all the information you could need—camping, hiking/fishing/climbing/etc, directions, restaurant info (including price range, atmosphere, even formality of attire), and so much more. One of the things I liked best was the inclusion of some history, geology, and wildlife of the areas. The size of the guidebook is a bonus as well, fits easily into day pack. Beautiful color photos and clear maps. The writing is conversational and lively. It’s fun to read before, during, and after the trip!

I purchased this book to help me with a future trip to Yosemite & Sequoia. This book was super helpful for planning. It has tons of information on all the things to see and do in Yosemite broken up by region so it is easier to navigate. All of the trails have highly detailed descriptions and the estimated length of time needed to complete each. There is tons of information about accommodations inside and outside the park. This information is good to know if you happen to not get a reservation in Yosemite Valley.Our trip included driving from Yosemite down to Sequoia- at first I didn't think much of stopping in Kings Canyon. Reading through this guide really helped me to see all of the things that we will be passing on the way to Sequoia- so we are definitely making a pit stop in Kings Canyon! There is actually a lot more to see there then I thought! I will definitely be bringing this guide with me to help navigate me through the 3 parks!If you have any interest in ever visiting any of these 3 parks- buy this book to get more bang for your buck!

Unfortunately the font is too tiny for a printed book. Smaller than Lonely Planet guides even. I have 20/20 vision but do not enjoy squinting to read a book. Renders it useless as a research tool. Returning it.Why not make the book a larger format? Or break it into 2 books - #1 Yosemite and #2 Sequoia with the rest of the Sierra Nevada mountains?

As an avid hiker all over the Sierra, I know how important an accurate, well-written guide can be. So it' a real pleasure to enjoy a this outstanding guide to Yosemite and Sequoia and Kings Canyon--two huge parks that can be almost overwhelming. Not when you have this guide on hand. Whether it’s best trails for wildflowers or waterfalls, perfect places to pitch your tent, alpine lakes filled with trout, or fun things to do with your kids—plus about a million other insider tips and must-see destinations—this is the all-in-one paperback to help you plan your trip to these iconic national parks.Author and Sierra Nevada expert Ann Marie Brown clearly knows the territory—she hikes all the trails herself before she writes about them, and keeps information up to date and informative—important in an area where Mother Nature can unexpectedly alter the landscape. It’s also easy to find routes that suit your interests and activity level, ranging from easy, family-friendly jaunts to multi-day adventures. Detailed trail maps also make sure you know where you’re going, and what to look for along the way. While I love to camp, I also like a good bed along the way--and somebody else doing the cooking--so I really appreciate that the author includes lots of information on lodging options, both in the parks and in nearby towns and natural areas.While Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon have enough things to do to keep anyone busy, I also appreciate how the author features places worth a visit adjacent to the parks—such as fascinating Mono Lake and its towering tufa towers, and the soaring volcanic columns of Devils Postpile. I also like how the author doesn’t forget that sometimes it’s the little things that need attention too—like where to find a good espresso in Yosemite.I highly recommend this compact, easy-to-use, informative, and entertaining book for anyone planning a visit to California’s Sierra Nevada parklands.

This book is small enough to carry with you and very well organized. It gives great information on anything from the usual hiking and biking to things like horseback riding and rafting. It is a great book to have with you for ideas when a change of plan is called for. It includes recommendations for places to stay and eat also. It is organized by area so you can look to see options for where you are or where you are heading to. This is a great guide to use on a trip or in the planning stages. This book is clearly written by someone who knows and loves this area and all the activities available.

This was so helpful for us as we visited all 3 parks this past week! There is no internet or cell service in the parks so we were grateful to have printed maps and guides. As we visited spots, we read the book information to our kids and it made the sights more interesting and fun. A must have when going to the parks.

When I went to Yosemite NP I did lots of research. We could only be there 2 days so I wanted to do as much as we could. This book was so helpful and so informative. The maps, trails, & overall general information is a must if you need a helping hand. I will buy one for every place we travel to now!

I really like this travel guide. I have not had time to travel to Yosemite yet. When I do I will try to remember to comeback and write a more thorough review about this book! But so far it seems to be all you need to get by! I like that it has a week itinerary mapped out for all three parks!