Compact and affordable, Fodor''s Compass American Guides: Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks is the perfect companion for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook to some of the most exciting national parks in the United States.

Fodor''s Compass Guides offer highlights of major destinations and detailed maps that you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available.

Save time and space by having Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks'' top experiences in one convenient guidebook:

• UP-TO-DATE: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know
• DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, and sleeping, for every budget.
• GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size topographic maps cover the best that Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and their gateway towns have to offer, all in one easy-to-use package.
• INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The photo-rich top experiences along with extensive information on getting into and around the parks help travelers budget their time. Clear, easy-to-read maps show sights, topography, and trailheads, while a special chapter on flora, fauna, and geography is a handy reference tool.
• PRACTICAL TIPS: Best day hikes, sights, and activities recommended by savvy local writers help travelers make the most of their time.
• Up to Date Coverage On: Half Dome, Tuolumne Meadows, Mist Falls, Zumwalt Meadow, Vernal and Nevada Falls, Wapama Falls, High Sierra Camps, Hume Lake, Glacier Point, Olmsted Point, John Muir Trail, Giant Forest, Mariposa Grove, and more.

Planning to visit other U.S. national parks? Check out Fodor''s Compass American Guides: Yellowstone & Grand Tetons National Parks and Fodor''s The Complete National Parks of the USA.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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