"Originally published in 1995, soon after Death Valley National Park became the fifty-third national park and was the first complete guidebook available. Now in its fourth edition, this guidebook includes all aspects of the park including cultural history, botany and zoology, and hiking and biking opportunities."-- Provided by publisher. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Geological, human, and natural history. Geologic history -- Native American cultures -- Explorers, prospectors, and miners -- Tourism and the National Park -- Plantlife -- Wildlife -- The Death Valley environment. The desert environment : climate, precautions, and regulations for explorers of Death Valley -- Exploring Death Valley National Park by foot and bicycle. Hiking and backpacking in Death Valley -- Bicycling in Death Valley -- Trip route road logs. An introduction to the "Trip route" road logs -- Southern Death Valley.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.