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Forge your way through forests, across mountain peaks, past geysers, and more with Moon Yellowstone & Grand Teton. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries: Adventure-packed ideas ranging from one day in each national park to a week-long road trip covering both The best hikes in Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Detailed descriptions, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking options Experience the outdoors: Marvel at the steam-spewing Old Faithful geyser or take a horseback ride to panoramic lakeside views. Hike through alpine forests to rushing waterfalls and catch a glimpse of wild bison, elk, wolves, or bears. Bask in the colorful radiance of Grand Prismatic Spring or stroll the boardwalks along Mammoth Hot Springs. Climb to Inspiration Point for breathtaking views of Jackson Hole and Jenny Lake, explore the quirky nearby towns, or discover the best spots to hit the slopes during the winter season How to get there: Up-to-date information on gateway towns, park entrances, park fees, and tours Where to stay: Campgrounds, resorts, and more both inside and outside the park Planning tips: When to go, what to pack, safety information, and how to avoid the crowds, with full-color photos and detailed maps throughoutExpertise and know-how: Explore both national parks with outdoors expert and former park guide Becky Lomax Helpful background on the indigenous cultures, landscape, plants and animals, and history of the region Find your adventure in Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks with Moon.
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Becky Lomax grew up hiking, camping, and skiing. She soon gained a love for the outdoors and the national parks of Washington. In college, she headed to the Rocky Mountains to work in Glacier National Park, using every spare minute to hike. Later, after she and her husband moved to Montana, she returned to Glacier, serving for a decade as a hiking and backpacking guide.She parlayed her love for exploring national parks into writing about them. She's written magazine stories about national park trails, backpacking, melting glaciers, environmental concerns, and historic places. Her favorite writing adventures have followed biologists into the field to collar bighorn sheep and grizzly bears.
