Guide to Western National Monuments - by Mike Endres (Paperback)

About the Book

A beautiful guide to 70 national monuments from Colorado to California and Arizona to Washington

Book Synopsis

Guide to Western National Monuments showcases 70 of the nation's national monuments across the western United States. These are the best places to visit if you want to hike and camp in spectacular scenery with relatively few people (compared to national parks). The 70 national monuments featured in this guide were chosen for their fascinating history, diverse flora and fauna, as well as opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and camping.

The guidebook includes:

• 70 national monuments in 11 western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming
• Full color maps and stunning photographs
• Information on things to do and see, facilities, driving directions, and useful contacts

Review Quotes

Exceptionally well organized and presented, this edition of "Guide to Western National Monuments" from the Colorado Mountain Club Press is an ideal and thoroughly 'user friendly' resource for planning visits to the selected and showcased national monuments that are true gems in American's national parks and monument system.-- "Midwest Book Review"

All of the writing, but especially in the historical write-ups, is excellent and interesting to read. This will be a most useful guide for anyone who enjoys camping, hiking, and sightseeing in the western states. It's very complete and a joy to read.-- "Seattle Book Review"