Moon Handbooks
11 total works
Seasoned travel writers W. C. McRae and Judy Jewell offer an in-depth look at the national parks of southeastern Utah, from the awe-inspiring sandstone cliffs of Zion to the otherworldly rock formations of Arches. The authors provide suggestions for great trip ideas, such as the Best of Southern Utah's National Parks and Standing High: The Best Vistas. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, this handbook has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. With advice on hiking the remote corners of Canyonlands, mountain biking in Slickrock Canyon, and finding the best brewpub in Moab, Moon Zion & Bryce gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Montana Handbook overlooks no part of this vast state, increasingly recognized as a key destination for outdoor recreation. Filled with upscale resorts and restaurants and more low-to-midpriced lodgings and dining options, this guide also contains vignettes on the theatrical career of Calamity Jane and how Meriwether Lewis named the prairie dog.
For the 6 millions tourists who visit Montana each year, here is an in-depth guide to the state's wilderness, history, and recreational facilities. Detailing all the opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty and history of Montana, this updated edition describes the sights, accommodations, eateries, and best routes in each region.
Seasoned travel writers W. C. McRae and Judy Jewell know the best ways to experience all that the Beehive State has to offer. The authors include great trip strategies that utilize Utah's amazing outdoor attractions and unique history, such as Standing High: The Best Vistas and The Old West Tour.Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, "Moon Utah" has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. "Every Moon" guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Including expert advice on the state's best brewpubs, first-rate ski and snowboard resorts, and amazing National Parks, "Moon Utah" gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humour, "Moon Handbooks" are the cure for the common trip.
Outdoor enthusiasts W. C. McRae and Judy Jewell share their extensive knowledge of coastal Oregon, from the best places to grab a seaside snack to the most scenic hikes along the Coastal Trail. McRae and Jewell also outline a variety of suggested travel strategies, including Riding the Pacific Waves, Foraging the Coast, and Coastal Road Trip a 10-day itinerary for a tour of the entire coast. With endless options for inn-hopping and surfing along the state's southern beaches, Moon Coastal Oregon gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Since its creation in 1973, the award-winning Moon Handbooks series has become a top choice among travelers who want a unique experience, a new perspective - and a few new stories to tell. Want to know about your destination's history, culture, and social issues? Looking for the lowdown on recreational opportunities, dining and accommodations options, and the most interesting regional sights and entertainment? No problem. Big or small, mainstream or obscure, every worthwhile detail is included in these books. Moon Handbooks: Zion & Bryce features information on outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, rafting and exploring Native American petroglyphs. This brand new guide also provides affordable and conveniently located lodging and dining options in Utah's National Parks and nearby cities, such as Moab, Escalante, and Springdale.
Written by a local hiking guide whose love affair with the park spans decades, Moon Glacier National Park uncovers the best ways to experience the rugged Crown of the Continent. You'll find where to smother your taste buds with huckleberry pie, where to spot a glacier, where to spy grizzly bears, where to swim with icebergs, and where to run your fingers over some of North America's oldest rock formations. Moon Glacier National Park and Becky Lomax help you have a truly personal experience.
Suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights provide you with real insights so you can decide where you should go, stay, and eat without hassles or regrets. Becky's travel strategies include One Day in Glacier, The Glacier Smorgasbord (an eight-day overview), Wildlife Watching, Getting Away From it All, Wildflower Wonders, and Top Ten Day Hikes.
Becky details where to trek, climb, mountain bike, swim, kayak, and relax between glaciers or towering mountains. Complete with maps, photographs, illustrations, and special emphasis on leading destinations such as Going-to-the-Sun Road, Logan Pass, Grinnell Glacier, Many Glacier Hotel, Granite Park Chalet, Lake McDonald, and Waterton National Park. Moon Glacier National Park has all the tools for you to create your own trip.
Suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights provide you with real insights so you can decide where you should go, stay, and eat without hassles or regrets. Becky's travel strategies include One Day in Glacier, The Glacier Smorgasbord (an eight-day overview), Wildlife Watching, Getting Away From it All, Wildflower Wonders, and Top Ten Day Hikes.
Becky details where to trek, climb, mountain bike, swim, kayak, and relax between glaciers or towering mountains. Complete with maps, photographs, illustrations, and special emphasis on leading destinations such as Going-to-the-Sun Road, Logan Pass, Grinnell Glacier, Many Glacier Hotel, Granite Park Chalet, Lake McDonald, and Waterton National Park. Moon Glacier National Park has all the tools for you to create your own trip.
In this fully-updated edition of Moon Oregon, outdoors enthusiasts and Portland residents Judy Jewell and W. C. McRae cover the very best of the state. From the lush Lost Forest to Sparks Lake, Jewell and McRae offer their firsthand experience, with unique travel strategies for a variety of travelers. Complete with expert tips on the best parks, bars, museums, and shopping areas, Moon Oregon gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Moon Spotlight Eugene, Salem and the Willamette Valley
by Judy Jewell and W. C. McRae
Published 11 May 2010
Moon Spotlight Eugene, Salem & the Willamette Valley is a 70-page compact guide covering the best of Oregon's largely rural region, including wine country, Champoeg State Park, and Corvallis. Travel writers Judy Jewell and W. C. McRae offer their firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, and sightseeing highlight maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps guide travelers through these popular Oregon towns. This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted from Moon Oregon.
Seasoned travel guide authors W. C. McRae and Judy Jewell are back with an expanded look at Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Packed with information on local recreation (including hiking, biking, rafting, and more), they provide detailed information on which sights should not be missed as well as how to best enjoy the scenery. From Island in the Sky District to Maze District, from Horseshoe Canyon Unit to the unrivaled beauty of Moab, Moon Arches & Canyonlands National Parks gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.