Lonely Planet’s California and Southwest USA’s National Parks is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Hike down the Grand Canyon, marvel at Sequoia and chase waterfalls in Yosemite; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of California and Southwest USA’s National Parks and begin your journey now!

Inside the Lonely Planet’s California and Southwest USA’s National Parks Travel Guide:

Up-to-date information – all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after

2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

User-friendly highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential info at your fingertips – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations

Focused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling tours

Honest reviews for all budgets – eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience – history, geology, wildlife, and conservation

Over 52 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughout

Useful features- Travel with Children,Clothing and Equipment, andDay and Overnight Hikes

Covers Joshua Tree, Redwood, Sequoia, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion and more!