Costa Rica: The Complete Guide

by James Kaiser

Published 13 January 2013
From pristine beaches and jungle waterfalls to high-altitude coffee plantations, award-winning author and photographer James Kaiser shows readers the best of Costa Rica, including the country's stunning collection of national parks. Filled with rich details and hundreds of high-quality color photographs, this guide, which provides fascinating chapters on the country's unique history, culture, ecology, and wildlife, is sure to appeal to anyone looking for more than just restaurant and hotel reviews. Giving travelers everything they need to plan an unforgettable trip, this resource also includes a "Top 10 Ways to Avoid a Cultural Misunderstanding" that helps visitors avoid common, and potentially embarrassing, cultural mistakes.

From river rafting to scenic fly-overs, the "Grand Canyon" offers a plethora of potential activities - but without careful planning, a trip to this much-visited national park can be overwhelming. This guide divides the attractions into sections - the North Rim, South Rim, Colorado River, and Havasu Falls - with lodging, dining, and camping information given for each. Outfitters for hiking, backpacking, mule rides, and rafting adventures are listed, and carefully researched chapters about the park's history, geology, and wildlife encourage leisurely study of the area's unmatched natural beauty.

This gorgeous, full-color guidebook reveals the highlights and hidden gems of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. Whatever your interests--hiking to the top of Cadillac Mountain, dining on fresh lobster in Bar Harbor, sailing past historic Bass Harbor Lighthouse--Acadia: The Complete Guide puts the best of Acadia at your fingertips. Beautiful color photos showcase the park's best destinations. Fascinating chapters on Geology, History and Wildlife reveal the story behind the scenery. Detailed maps make travel planning easy. Written and photographed by Maine native James Kaiser, Acadia: The Complete Guide is the only guide you'll need. The bestselling guidebook to Acadia for over a decade! Over 100 Stunning Color Photos Over 20 Detailed Maps Five percent of profits donated to Friends of Acadia, the nonprofit partner of Acadia National Park

Yosemite: The Complete Guide

by James Kaiser

Published 13 October 2020
Yosemite National Park is the crown jewel of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. This gorgeous, full-color travel guidebook reveals the highlights and hidden gems of Yosemite - detailing everything you need to make the most of your time in the park.

Fully updated for 2020!

Over 100 five-star reviews for previous editions!

Whatever your interests - hiking past stunning waterfalls, strolling through giant sequoia groves, watching sunset from incredible viewpoints, relaxing at a historic lodge - Yosemite: The Complete Guide puts the best of the park at your fingertips.

Beautiful color photos showcase Yosemite's best destinations.

Fascinating chapters on Geology, History and Wildlife reveal the story behind the scenery.

Detailed Maps make travel planning easy.

Filled with travel tips to save you time and money!

From stunning waterfalls in Yosemite Valley to incredible hikes in the High Sierra, Yosemite: The Complete Guide is the only travel guide you need.

Zion: The Complete Guide

by James Kaiser

Published 19 September 2019
Discover the best of Zion National Park in this full-color, photo-filled travel guidebook!



From hiking Angels Landing to exploring The Narrows to biking through Zion Canyon, Zion National Park is filled with outdoor adventures. "Zion: The Complete Guide" puts the best of Utah's most popular national park at your fingertips, helping you make the most of your time in Zion.



Whether you’re here for desert adventure, or simply to marvel at the jaw-dropping scenery, this is the only guide you’ll need.



• Insider tips on how to Avoid the Crowds, even during peak season.



• Fascinating chapters on History, Geology and Wildlife reveal the story behind the scenery.



• Gorgeous color photos showcase Zion's best destinations.



• Detailed Color Maps make travel planning easy.



Filled with tips to save you time and money!

Discover the best of Rocky Mountain National Park in this full-color travel guidebook.


From hiking to biking to rock climbing, Rocky Mountain National Park is filled with adventures. But without careful planning, a trip can be overwhelming. Rocky Mountain National Park: The Complete Guide helps you make the most of your time in the park.


Whatever your interests-hiking to gorgeous alpine lakes, relaxing by beautiful waterfalls, watching sunset above 12,000 feet from Trail Ridge Road, relaxing at a rustic lodge outside the park-this gorgeous travel guidebook puts the best of Rocky Mountain National Park at your fingertips.


* Beautiful color photos showcase the park's best viewpoints and destinations.


* Fascinating chapters on Geology, History, and Wildlife reveal the story behind the scenery.


* Detailed maps make travel planning easy.


From incredible day hikes near Bear Lake to multi-day backpacks across the Continental Divide, Rocky Mountain National Park: The Complete Guide is the only guidebook you'll need.


Filled with insider tips to save you time and money!

Joshua Tree National Park boasts some of California's most dramatic desert scenery.

From the weird and wonderful Mojave Desert to the vast and stark Sonoran Desert, Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide reveals the park's highlights and hidden gems.

Whatever your interests hiking to the top of Ryan Mountain, rock climbing the Wonderland of Rocks, watching golden sunsets from Keys View Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide puts the best of Joshua Tree National Park at your fingertips.

Gorgeous color photos showcase the park's best destinations. Fascinating chapters on History, Geology and Wildlife reveal the story behind the scenery. Detailed maps guide readers on the park's best hikes.

An indispensable guide for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers on a budget, Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide is the only guide you'll need!

The bestselling Joshua Tree guidebook for over a decade!

Over 100 Stunning Color Photos

Over 20 Detailed Maps
Printed on sustainable FSC paper