Product Description: Writer Susan Frank and cartoonist Phil Frank present The Ranger’s Guide to Yellowstone, an insider’s look at Yellowstone National Park. Ranger Norm — a cartoon version of Norm Bishop, a veteran Yellowstone ranger — is the reader's own personal tour guide, offering guidance on every aspect of the park, from Old Faithful to the difference between a grizzly and a black bear...read more

Product Description: Writer Susan Frank and cartoonist Phil Frank provide an insider’s view of one of America's most awe-inspiring attractions, the Grand Canyon. Ranger Jack — a cartoon version of Jack O’Brien, the former Chief of Interpretation at Grand Canyon — is the reader's own personal tour guide, offering guidance on every aspect of this popular national park, from the area’s geological and cultural history to the best hiking trails and activities...read more

Product Description: Writer Susan Frank and cartoonist Phil Frank provide an insider’s view of one of America’s greatest natural treasures, Yosemite National Park. Ranger Dick — a cartoon version of Dick Ewart, a veteran Yosemite ranger — is the reader's own personal tour guide, offering guidance on every aspect of this popular national park, from the area’s geological and cultural history to the best hiking trails and activities...read more

Product Description: Awesome in its vastness and beauty, the Grand Canyon is unique in all the world. And all the world wants to visit there-which can lead to delay, discomfort, and disappointment for the uninformed who arrive at the same time as everyone else...read more

Product Description: In this detailed, engaging profile of Muir Woods--a redwood wilderness just north of San Francisco--a cartoon park ranger named Mia shows you places to stay, ways to get around, and activities to enjoy at any time of the year. The book is organized in a convenient question-and-answer format and offers a reference section that includes, among other things, a telephone directory, a guide to area resources, a backpacker's checklist, and an overview of regional educational programs...read more

Product Description: If you plan a trip to see firsthand the glories of Yellowstone National Park, Pomegranate's Yellowstone Handbook may be an essential addition to your suitcase, backpack, or car's glove compartment. The second in Susan and Phil Frank's ultimately usable "insider's guides" to America's parks, the book is organized in a question-and-answer format that answers such commonly-posed queries as: ""Help! We only have one day to visit--what should we see and do?", "We really want to see wildlife--any suggestions?", "Can you recommend a nice, easy day hike" (or, for the more adventurous: What are some great butt-kicking hikes?)...read more

Provides directions to the park, lists accommodations, suggests activities for all seasons, and offers tips for packing and camping