Guide to Western National Monuments

Product Description

Guide to Western National Monuments showcases 70 of the nation’s national monuments across the western United States. These are the best places to visit if you want to hike and camp in spectacular scenery with relatively few people (compared to national parks). The 70 national monuments featured in this guide were chosen for their fascinating history, diverse flora and fauna, as well as opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and camping.

The guidebook includes:

70 national monuments in 11 western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming
Full color maps and stunning photographs
Information on things to do and see, facilities, driving directions, and useful contacts

About the Author

Mike Endres has traveled a good part of the world in search of adventure and photography. For this book Mike visited and explored each of the monuments at least once, striving for an understanding of the significance of each as well as attaining the best photographic representation of these protected areas. Mike lives in Colorado Springs.