One couple's year long odyssey through all of America's National Parks. Stevie and Terry Halbert, in their VW Camper, explored and researched every park. In their book Expedition America, they provide insights that are invaluable for first time or seasoned park visitors.

All the information you need to plan a great visit to our National Parks

The book is divided into sections by region. A regional map and information resources are provided.

Each park has a locator map as well as a park map showing the parks main features.

There are tables presenting high and low temperatures and average precipitation by month. Time zones are indicated.

A special place for the official park stamp is provided, making the book interactive.

Stevie and Terry offer a personalreview of how to get there, highlights,"don't misses," recommendations, and some often overlooked points well worth your time. Importantly, effortand length of time at certain attractions require are noted.

A score card for you to keep track of which parks you have visited on your own National Park Odyssey.

Each park segment closes with a wonderfully helpful Park Fact Sheet detailing; planning, when to go, accessibility, medical facilities, fees and permits, pets, and special advisories. How to get there by car, air, train, and bus. Things to do

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include descriptions, tours, fishing, programs and services, visitor centers and museums, disabled facilities, and all relevant phone numbers. Places to stay and dine, in and near parks, with tips and phone numbers. Nearby points of interest and of course the Superintendent's headquarters address, phone numbers, and web sites.

This information comes in a unique, made for travel format. It is bound in a handsome vinyl, zippered, three-ring binder. Information may be updated as needed. A single park may be removed and inserted into a supplied plastic sleeve for backpacking and bicycling. There is a place to store maps, pens, etc. and note pages for your own observations.

An enclosed registration card will keep you informed of changes, addendum's and additions.

© 1999 Mary and Terry Halbert. All rights resevered. Published by Peak Media Inc. ISBN 1-889-364-04-5.