No comments about Rand McNally Champion Map Cheyenne, Wyoming (Rand Mcnally Champion Maps).

1 comments about Hiking Grand Teton Trails Topographic Map.

1. Who has not been at least somewhat "awestruck" by their first view, either in person or in a photograph, of the Grand Teton mountains, the rare view of majestic mountain peaks unobscured by intervening foothills? This "grand view", of course, should make you want to see more, and this map, while perhaps not perfect, is an excellent way to explore this National Park.

   First of all, it should be durable, since it is printed on latex-coated stock, much better than the usual paper maps to take to the "field" with you. And, even though it is based on USGS Topo maps from the 1950's & 60's, "shrunk" from scales of 1:24000 and 1:62500 to 1:75000 (a nice scale for a hiking map), "cultural" features have been updated to 2001. Also, labels were replaced for legibility from the quad maps, and the contour interval was "standardized" at 80', whereas it was at 20, 40 & 80' on the original quads (kept at 40' on the upper tier of 15' quads).

   On the opposite side of the map are contained "location" maps of each area of the park, and detailed descriptions of 33 different trails, ranging from less than a mile and level, to 20 miles and better than a 3700' elevation gain, and a little bit of everything in between. Included are accessibility by horse, skis, or boats, trail length, possible wildlife sightings, and plants and trees to be found in the area. Plus, some nice black & white photos are included. All in all, a lot of information, that should keep you busy through a long visit. There is also a list of precautions for this high mountain area, such as unpredictable weather, bear encounters, etc. It might be added that since most of us aren't used to hiking at an elevation of 6500' and up, that the easier trails be attempted first, until you have a chance to acclimate.

   Even though most of the trails are shown on both the topo and location maps, apparently some were not around in the 60's, and consequently are not shown on the topo map, such as Flagg Canyon and Sheep Mountain trails, and most of Signal Mountain and Blacktail Butte trails. Also, only the beginning and end are shown of the Blue Miner Lake trail (on the area and topo map, respectively), and the first part of the Grizzly Lake/Blue Miner Lake trail, from Red Hills Campground, is missing. Another "oddity" is that the first trail shown under "Moose - Teton Village", Blacktail Butte, is actually found on the location map for "Gros Ventre". Still, these "glitches" notwithstanding, this is a fine map and guide to seeing some great country.

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2 comments about National Geographic Yellowstone National Park Wyoming/Montana, USA: Trails Illustrated Topo Map (Trails Illustrated - Topo Maps USA).

1. This is the essential topographical map for hiking in Yellowstone. Trails Illustrated also sells some maps of particular regions of the park such as Tower/Canyon at 1:83,333 scale. (The map of the whole park is 1:168,500.) The bigger map is perfectly serviceable for any hike that you might want to take, and I can't find any place in the park where the big map would lead you astray. Still, if you like having the smaller scale, go for it.
   
   The small maps do have the advantage of showing specific backcountry campsites. If you use the larger map, you have to coordinate with other books that show these sites.
   
   Like other Trails Illustrated maps, this one comes with all sorts of practical information on the back side of the map. None of this will be new to you if you've read the usual guide books, but it's moderately useful having it repeated here. One very helpful feature of this map is that it shows the burn areas so that you can avoid moderately or heavily burnt forests.
   
   The trail numbers on this map are coordinated with Day Hiking Yellowstone by Tom Carter. I don't have that book so I can't vouch for how useful it is. However, it's easy to coordinate the numbered trails with other books that I do have (such as Lonely Planet Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Hiking Yellowstone National Park: A Falcon Guide, and A Ranger's Guide to Yellowstone Day Hikes).
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   Added in April 2008: the more I hike in the park, the less happy I am with this map because of the scale. It's great for seeing longer trails at a glance. But if you're a day-hiker, you probably want one of the four smaller-scale maps covering (more or less) the four corners of the park.



2. This map looks nice, but if you're going hiking, you'll be better off with the free park maps given at the park. It's just way too high level, with 100-foot contours, and very little detail. It's also not waterproof or resistant.

5 comments about The Ultimate Wyoming Atlas and Travel Encyclopedia.

1. This book does have a lot of information. I was hoping to find out what each town was like today, not back in the 1800's. I was interested in finding out what each town offered as far as shopping, schools, hospitals, etc... Instead it is more of a history lesson.



2. This book has all the information you could possibly need if you were travelling to Wyoming and my husband is thrilled we bought it. The maps inside are great, but since we prefer the larger ones, we will get them for free from the Wyoming visitor's bureau. If you're travelling to Wyoming, this is a definite must have and a one-stop source for all your information and travel needs.



3. I shall be visiting Wyoming later this year, and this book (and its accompanying website) has proved to be invaluable in planning my trip. Everything you'll ever need to know about the state is here - maps, accommodation, restaurants, shopping and much more. I particularly like the detailed histories of the various Wyoming towns that are included - not something that you'll find in the usual guide books.
   I'd definitely recommend this book to anybody planning to visit Wyoming, and even if you're not planning a visit but are just interested in the state it is still well worth reading.



4. This book is filled with lots of information that will be useful to our many visitors.



5. Bought this book for a recent trip from Boulder, CO to Yellowstone. Thought I would want to find something to look at along the way. There is nothing there.
   
   Ok, almost nothing. There was a nice Thai restaurant in Rawlins, which we found by driving around in Rawlins, but that is pretty much it between the entrance to Grand Teton park and the Colorado border.
   
   The Grand Tetons, Jackson, and Yellowstone are great. The red rock vistas are pretty. But there is nothing worth seeing on the way.
   
   So, if you are visiting those parks in the west, get some books on those, but don't bother with this.

No comments about Rand McNally Montana, Wyoming: Highways & Interstates (Rand McNally Folded Map: States).

1 comments about National Geographic Trails Illustrated Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA: Topo Map (Trails Illustrated - Topo Maps USA).

1. This is the essential topographical map for hiking in Grand Teton National Park. Like other Trails Illustrated maps, this one comes with all sorts of practical information on the back side of the map. None of this will be new to you if you've read the guide books above, but it's moderately useful having it repeated here.
   
   This map lists some trails but the information isn't full enough to be really useful. Be sure to have a trail guide.

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4 comments about Wyoming Atlas & Gazetteer, Fourth Edition.

1. This atlas is a great book to have on hand while driving through Wyoming, especially via the backroads. It's a must-have for any traveler and resident.



2. This was very well made, for an atlas. The format and legend was easy to understand, and it certainly helped my not so great navigational skills.



3. DeLorme has done it again! Stellar mapping and attention to detail make this a grand publication. Two thumbs up!



4. The Delorme atlases/gazetteers are valuable references especially if you are traveling the back roads. Compared to a regular road map, there is much more detail to find your way just about anywhere in the atlas coverage area. If you need a lot of detail, you can then purchase topographic maps. Special features are also noted. Get one of these for any state where you plan to explore off the beaten trail. I already have atlases for five states, and the collection will surely grow in coming years.