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With trips from Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful, from the Absarokas to the Gallatin Range, and from Jackson Hole to the Teton Crest Trail, Top Trails Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks has all visitors need to enjoy the ultimate in natural and geothermal wonders--tranquil backcountry lakes, panoramic summits, glacier-carved canyons, steaming geyser basins, vast meadows teeming with wildlife, and much more. Award-winning author Andrew Dean Nystrom has selected the 45 best trips in the area, ranging in length from a half-mile stroll by some of the park's most colorful hot springs to a 30-mile trek past intriguing thermal features and wildlife galore.

The second edition features expanded coverage of the new Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve addition to Grand Teton National Park, family and kid-friendly hikes, legally soakable hot springs (with ratings) in both parks, moonlight hiking, and how to secure hard-to-get in-park lodging and campsite reservations.

• Winner of a National Outdoor Book Award for best adventure guidebook in 2005, and a best-selling Wilderness Press title.
• At-a-glance information shows which trips have the best hiking, mountain biking, trail running, horseback riding, and more.

Customer Reviews (23)

Must-have book if you are going to hike anywhere in Yellowstone
This is a super useful book. We used it every day of our 6 day trip to Yellowstone. And we went on 9 of the hikes (from easy to hard) he suggested in different parts of the park; and ALL were completely accurate in every way.In fact, one of the trails he suggested didn't appear on the official park map, but it was marked when we got there and was as described in the book. The only thing I'd mention is that the ratings of difficulty might be a little overstated. (i.e. easier than rated) if you are more fit than me.My daughter who is 21 (who is a big hiker and camper) felt that.I on the other hand (hadn't hiked in decades) felt the degree of difficulty was dead on!

Not Very Accurate
My fiance and I just got back from a trip to Yellowstone.Luckily we brought 2 guidebooks because this guidebook definitely needs a backup.

Pros:

I like how the author finds various types of trails in each area of the park.
The summary chart in the beginning makes it so easy to navigate the book.
Some of the trails I really liked - like the Cascade Canyon and Jenny Lake trail in the Grand Tetons and the South Rim trail in Yellowstone.

Cons:

We found some mistakes that I would consider quite misleading:

Concerning Huckleberry Springs - which is according to the author a well-known swimming hole in the Grand Tetons, the description in the book needs some work.Crossing Polecat Creek was extremely difficult - very high, rapidly-flowing water.Then when we get to the end of the trail we searched around for 15 minutes trying to find exactly what the author was describing as the "five star soak".I think I might have found it, but it was right next to the hot spring itself.If you go into Yellowstone, there are so many warnings about NEVER EVER going into the hot spring because the water temperature could rise unexpectedly, so I'm surprised anyone would actually soak here.There certainly wasn't anyone there when we were there last week (the week of July 4th).Needless to say, we did not get in the water.

Concerning the Boiling River - the book states the trail opens in mid-June.The other guidebook we had states mid-July.Guess which one is right.

Concerning the Tower Fall trail - The book states that you can walk all the way to the bottom of the canyon.However, the trail down to the bottom of the canyon was destroyed in 2004.It's a long way to go down only to stop halfway.

Maybe these updates are on the book website... I don't know because I didn't notice that the book had a website until AFTER the trip.

Nice and useful book
Detailed review for every hike with good maps and a lot of useful symbols. exactly what I was looking for. Just be advised that the book is in black and white only, no color at all but that's not a big deal.

Exactly what we wanted
We purchased this book based on the great reviews and it didn't disappoint.The details are accuate and helpful, often moreso than the signage on the trails.One of the more memorable hints was to take a short side trip up a hillside on the Fairy Falls trail to view the Grand Prismatic Spring.We certainly had a much better view than those standing right on top of it on the boardwalks, especially with the sun shining.Bravo Andrew!

A Review of the 2cd Edition
Wilderness Press made its name in outdoor publishing by focusing on the High Sierra of California and later the rest of the Golden State.Their "Top Trails" series similarly is focused almost entirely on California.But if any wilderness area is deserving of coverage in the Top Trails series, the greater Yellowstone ecosystem has to be included.Now in its second edition and with a single author, this book gives you a quick overview of some of the best hikes in both Yellowstone and neighboring Grand Teton National Parks.

The Top Trails series does not aim to be comprehensive.Rather, this book is designed to list the best trails from short "family friendly" day hikes to longer overnight excursions.In the category of the former, almost all of the really popular hikes in the park are included here:Mammoth Hot Springs, Observation Point view of Old Faithful, Artist Paint Pots, Tower Falls and the fossil forest all get full write ups.If you hike any of these trails, you will also share them with hundreds of others on any given summer afternoon.This is not necessarily a bad thing: these places are popular for a reason.Slightly longer treks up Washburn peak, and hikes to various waterfalls also appear in this book and several very long day hikes (or overnight backpack trips) are featured.In all, it is a good selection.Distances, natural features, and wildlife viewing are all equally balanced.

My only complaints about the book are that several of the hikes are one way affairs requiring a shuttle.Shuttle hikes are fine, but if you are traveling any great distance to Yellowstone you will not be bringing two cars and hitch hiking is not all that easy.Also, the hike selection discusses fishing a lot.I'm good with that.Indeed, during my three summers in Yellowstone, I went fishing every chance I could.But I would have included the hike to Cascade and Grebe lake in this volume because of the opportunity to catch (and release) a unique Grayling found only in these lakes in the park.Still, this is a fine book.Reading it, I found myself remembering adventures from years ago and wondering when I would be able to schedule another visit. ... Read more

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Written by Tim and Julie Cahill, Amy Rogers and Robbie BuschArt by Andy Suriano, Robert Pope and Christopher CookCover by Andy Suriano The creators of My Gym Partner's a Monkey pen a new story in which Jake's art makes him famous! Plus, the gang at Foster's Home tries to teach Wilt some new tricks, and Billy and Mandy mess with Father Time! ... Read more

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A remarkably artistic photographic portrait of Yellowstone's longest season. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (13)

Excellent service and condition of book
The book was delivered in record time and in mint condition.I love it.

Awe Inspiring
I saw a PBS show documenting one of Tom Murphy's trips into the back country of Yellowstone Park.Periodically during the documentary they showed still photos of his work that I thought were impressive and captured the essence and beauty of the park during the winter.The book is no less awe inspiring and breathtaking.I have never been to Yellowstone but hope to do so one day.

Beautiful Book
Bought this book for a gift for a friend after our winter trip to Yellowstone.Great pictures

Silence Speaks Volume
While visiting Grand Tetons & Yellowstone in the summer 06, I picked up Tom Murphy's Silence & Solitude and thumbed thru it at several gift stores.The photography alone made me long for a winter trip to Yellowstone.We just happened to stop in the general store at Fishing Bridge, as Tom was there autographing his wonderful book.I did purchase a copy and had a wonderful conversation with Tom.I do loved looking at the photography over and over.We did make that winter trip to Yellowstone, and what a dream come true.I have wonderful memories and Tom's book to take me back when ever I please.Love this book!

Fantastic pictures
The pictures really capture the essence of Yellowstone in the winter.Tom Murphy sees so much of Yellowstone that most other people will never see.If you love Yellowstone, you will love this book. ... Read more

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Show creators Tim and Julie Cahill bring you an all-new My Gym Partner's a Monkey story in which Jake goes gaga over a new student at Charles Darwin Middle School! Plus, Johnny Bravo and Camp Lazlo! ... Read more

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The team behind the critically acclaimed anthropological photo essays "Material World" and "Women in the Material World" presents a book that discusses insects as food for people. Recipes included.Amazon.com Review
Conventional wisdom holds that our dietary habits are mostlyset by the time we reach age 5. Perhaps this explains why the thoughtof eating insects sends the average Westerner into a fit of shuddersand gagging. But entomophagy is practiced by all kinds of people, allover the world. Arthropods are a good source of protein, they'replentiful, and they're often easier to catch than a fast bird ordangerous mammal. Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio, the husband-wifeteam behind the photojournalistic masterpieces Material World andWomen in the MaterialWorld, bring us the world of insect eating through stunningphotos and amusing, enlightening text, complete with recipes fordelicacies like Simple Scorpion Soup. Peter dives into each insectmeal with gusto, whereas Faith is always less enthusiastic, butparticipates nonetheless, if only to push her Western taste boundariesout a bit further. Here she describes her first taste of a friedtarantula in Cambodia: "I can stall no longer. I break off a leg--it'stwo inches long, but seems like twelve--and ask if this too issupposed to be eaten. Yes, I'm told, so I do. I'm surprised that itdoesn't feel hairy in my mouth because it looks awfully hairy.... Itdoesn't taste bad, but I can't say it tastes good."

Man EatingBugs is part global anthropological study, part nature essay, parttravel adventure story. The plentiful, gorgeous photographs will takeyou on an emotional journey, from the depths of disgust to the heightsof awe, as you realize that "the shelves of the supermarket carry onlya small slice of what the world has to offer." --ThereseLittleton ... Read more

Customer Reviews (19)

Ok for the younger generation, those who need to think about the future
Very well illustrated book but somehow not quite what I was looking for.Very colourful and easy reading though primarily about the authors experiences travelling around the world and descriptive about their environment.However I was hoping for a more informative book with less illustrations and more content whether that is nutritional content or actual information on the measures to breed/catch/prepare the food.All in all a nice overview of entomophagy with illustrations and ideal for younger readers.

A fabulous book, even if you don't eat "bugs"
I reviewed books for years, including hundreds of "coffee table books." This is the all-around best such book I ever saw. Physically, the photos and printing are superb. More significantly, the text is plentiful and wonderful. Most coffee table books have little or no text, much less worth reading. This book is also USEFUL; it includes recipes! A friend of mine, impoverished, still walked across the United States, from Maine to Oregon, largely subsisting on road kill and insects prepared following the guidelines of these recipes.

For those of you who are inspired, and live near Santa Monica, California, the Typhoon restaurant on the south side of the field is famous for its superb insect dishes, along with more ordinary Chinese food. Munch on Kung Pao Grubs as you watch the student pilots batter their Cessnas into the tarmac. What a pleasant evening!

Interesting read; some nudity.
Sensitive folks should be aware that there are a small number of pictures showing breasts and genitalia.This isn't surprising, considering that public nudity is accepted in many cultures.

Also, this is not a recipe book in the traditional sense.There are a handful of recipes sprinkled throughout, but it's more of a cultural educational read.

The photographs are fantastic, the writing very interesting.I greatly enjoyed this book and happily added it to our collection after a little editing of my own with a black permanent marker.(Yes, I'm one of those sensitive folks.)

Gorgeous pictures, interesting topic
In addition to the pictures, it is fascinating to see how other people live and what is normal elsewhere.

kid cool factor: priceless
The pictures in the book are amazing, both of people and bugs.I gave this book, in combination with an assortment of edible insects purchased from the Educational Innovations Inc. website, as gifts to several young nieces, nephews & grandchildren.Without exception the gifts were the highlight of the holidays - a chance to gross out friends and family while still educating the unsuspecting recipient.

Even the squeamish parents admitted the book was fantastic, on so many levels.

Two thumbs up, along with a tarantula & scorpion!!!! ... Read more

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Enjoy a fun-filled and humorous Christmas story with all of your favorite Looney Tunes characters. Filled with adorable illustrations of the whole Looney Tunes gang. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Skeptic (Altadena, CA), published by Skeptics Society & Skeptic Magazine on January 1, 1999. The length of the article is 5972 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: RUST ON THE HINGES OF HISTORY. (book reviews)
Author: Tim Callahan
Publication: Skeptic (Altadena, CA) (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 1999
Publisher: Skeptics Society & Skeptic Magazine
Volume: 7Issue: 1Page: 90

Article Type: Book Review

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