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Book Synopsis Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges by : David L. Scott
Download or read book Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges written by David L. Scott and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-03-20 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to memorable staysin America’s most beautiful places.
Book Synopsis Great Lodges of the National Parks, Volume Two by : Christine Barnes
Download or read book Great Lodges of the National Parks, Volume Two written by Christine Barnes and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official companion book to the popular PBS television series, Great Lodges, and the second volume in Christine Barnes's popular series, Great Lodges of the National Parks, Volume Two, will leave a lasting impression on any reader. Blending stunning nature, unique buildings, and fascinating stories, Great Lodges will transport you to another place through beautiful photography and writing. The selected lodges represent an eclectic collection of architecture that reflects America's social changes: from neo-classical grand resorts and Spanish revival villas to traditional lake lodges and log cabins in the mountains. Stunning photography by Fred Pflughoft and David Morris compliment Barnes's research and writing, while historical black-and-white photographs give readers a new appreciation for the historical landmarks and vistas that compliment our national parks.
Book Synopsis Great Lodges of the West by : Christine Barnes
Download or read book Great Lodges of the West written by Christine Barnes and published by W.W. West Incorporated. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are hundreds of lodges, inns and hotels in America's West, but only a handful of historic Great Lodges. Great Lodges were constructed in the Western United States from the turn of the century through the 1930s. Today, they offer more than just a place to stay, but an opportunity to relive the past. Through stunning color photographs, historical pictures, rare architectural drawings and a well-documented text, Great Lodges of the West uncovers the story of twelve of the West's most significant historical lodges.
Book Synopsis America's National Parks by : Don Compton
Download or read book America's National Parks written by Don Compton and published by W.W. West Incorporated. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a coast to coast journey featuring 18 of our most visited national parks, six as stunning double page pop-ups: Everglades, Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier and Yosemite national parks. Pop-up paper engineering is created by Bruce Foster, designer of 40 pop-up books, including the amazing Harry Potter pop-up book. The pop-up illustrations by Dave Ember are in the style of the WPA 1930s posters. 13 of these historic posters are faithfully reproduced in the book, courtesy of the Library of Congress. Fascinating park action springs to life in cleverly designed mini-booklet pops. See two bear cubs scrambling up a tree to safety, an alligator charging its prey, a dory boat crashing through the rapids of the Colorado River, a red jammer tour bus coming out of a mountain tunnel, Old Faithful Geyser erupting 13 inches above the page, and a mother Grizzly rising up to defend her cubs. The beauty of our national parks comes to life in these pages. You and your family will be inspired to visit our national parks.
Book Synopsis Great Lodges of the National Parks, Volume Two by : Christine Barnes
Download or read book Great Lodges of the National Parks, Volume Two written by Christine Barnes and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GREAT LODGES OF THE NATIONAL PARKS, Volume Two, author Christine Barnes continues the award-winning series of books that showcases the most spectacular and historically significant lodges of our glorious natinonal park and forest systems. From the grand resorts such as the Lake Hotel in Yellowstone National Park and the Furnace Creek Inn in Death Valley National Park to the classic lake lodges such as Lake Crescent and Lake Quinault Lodges in Washington state's Olympic Peninsula to the new visions such as Volcano House in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park & Preserve, and the Glacier Bay Lodge in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, this stunningly illustrated and meticulously researched book offers new insights into these hoistoric landmarks and the scenic American landscapes where they are located. Included for each lodge or resort are architectural and scenic photographs, historical illustrations, and elevation drawrings as well as a lively, informative, text examing the work of such well-known architects as Gilbert Stanley Underwood, Robert Reamer, Albert Martin, and John Morse. Also included are sidebars with thoughts and recollections for those who know these buildings best. This is the companion book to the PBS series,Great Lodges of the National Parks.
Book Synopsis Building the National Parks by : Linda Flint McClelland
Download or read book Building the National Parks written by Linda Flint McClelland and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Office of Strategic Services, the forerunner of the Central Intelligence Agency, was founded in 1942 by William 'Wild Bill' Donovan under the direction of President Roosevelt, who realized the need to improve intelligence during wartime. A rigorous recruitment process enlisted agents from both the armed services and civilians to produce operational groups specializing in different foreign areas including Italy, Norway, Yugoslavia and China. At its peak in 1944, the number of men and women working in the service totaled nearly 13,500. This intriguing story of the origins and development of the American espionage forces covers all of the different departments involved, with a particular emphasis on the courageous teams operating in the field. The volume is illustrated with many photographs, including images from the film director John Ford who led the OSS Photographic Unit and parachuted into Burma in 1943.
Book Synopsis Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges by : David Scott
Download or read book Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges written by David Scott and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only guide of its kind! TheComplete Guide to the National Park Lodges is the only definitive guide of its kind––covering every lodge in America's National Parks and Monuments, from luxurious inns to rustic cabins. The authors, National Park experts, tell readers how to leave behind the hassles and headaches and make trip planning painless. Having visited nearly every national park area and lodge in the country, they share their sage advice on how to choose a lodge that will best suit an individual's taste and needs. Now in a new, updated package with over 175 full-color photographs. Packed with firsthand information about each property. Includes room rates, facility information, detailed maps, and so much more!
Book Synopsis The National Parks of America by : Michael Brett
Download or read book The National Parks of America written by Michael Brett and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to the nation's national parks takes readers from the depths of the Grand Canyon to the icy slopes of Glacier Bay in Alaska.
Book Synopsis 100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas by : Joe Yogerst
Download or read book 100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas written by Joe Yogerst and published by 5,000 Ideas. This book was released on 2019 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A guide to the best parks in the United States and Canada, including activity and accommodation information; information on nearby attractions; top ten lists; and information on local fare"--
Book Synopsis Barrier-Free Travel by : Candy B. Harrington
Download or read book Barrier-Free Travel written by Candy B. Harrington and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-06-21 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third edition, Barrier-Free Travel is essential reading for every traveler with mobility limitations. With over 100 new photographs and updated travel rules and regulations, effecting access outside of the US, this book contains essential, thoughtful, and reliable information- not just common-sense tips. Barrier-Free Travel gives read...
Book Synopsis American Photographers and the National Parks by :
Download or read book American Photographers and the National Parks written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exhibition orientation booklet.
Book Synopsis The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges by : David L. Scott
Download or read book The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges written by David L. Scott and published by Gpp Travel. This book was released on 2012 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a guide to lodges managed by the National Park Service, providing information on accomodations, restaurants, reservations, rates, and location.
Book Synopsis The Complete Guide to National Park Lodges by : David Logan Scott
Download or read book The Complete Guide to National Park Lodges written by David Logan Scott and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most popular places to stay in the national parks of the United States are the lodges built and maintained by the National Park Service. Ranging from simple cabins and abode villas to well-appointed motor inns and resorts, the national park lodges offer options for every kind of visitor. This comprehensive guide details every lodge in the national park system and provides complete information on reservations. 100 drawings. 75 maps.
Book Synopsis A Year in the National Parks by : Stefanie Payne
Download or read book A Year in the National Parks written by Stefanie Payne and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.
Book Synopsis The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges by : David Scott
Download or read book The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges written by David Scott and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your one-stop source on where to stay in the parks The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges is the only definitive guide of its kind--covering every lodge run by the National Park Service, from luxurious inns to rustic cabins. The authors, National Park experts, tell readers how to leave behind the hassles and headaches and make trip planning painless. Each entry includes firsthand information about each property, including room rates, handicap accessibility, reservation phone numbers, exact location within the park, transportation details, facilities, activities, and detailed maps.
Book Synopsis Death, Daring, and Disaster by : Charles R. Farabee
Download or read book Death, Daring, and Disaster written by Charles R. Farabee and published by Roberts Rinehart Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 375 exciting teales of heroism and tragedy drawn from the nearly 150,000 search and rescue missions carried out by the National Park Service since 1872.
Download or read book Lodge written by Max Humphrey and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Striking photos and personal, experiential stories lure park rookies and obsessives alike to the rustic charm of America’s National Park lodges. Max Humphrey shines a light on 10 rustic National Park lodges in all their airy, timeworn splendor. No historic photos here; the images of the architecture and interiors are as they look today, highlighting these storied places in a fresh, alluring way. Sure, the lobbies are the main stage, but Humphrey touches on grand dining rooms, guest rooms, and rustic canteens alike. He writes about the buildings themselves in terms of the historical goings-on at the time, why they were built, and the players involved, highlighting notable architectural moments and period-specific furnishings. A smattering of pop culture history adds extra bursts of levity throughout. Lodges and national parks included: The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park, California Crater Lake Lodge, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Curry Village, Yosemite National Park, California El Tovar, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona Lake McDonald lodge, Glacier National Park, Montana Lake Quinault Lodge, Olympic National Park, Washington The Oasis, Death Valley NP, California Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Paradise Inn, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington Zion Lodge, Zion National Park, Utah
