September 16, 2023 - Camping and Hiking the Western Region

Backpacking and Hiking is an amazing way to explore the great outdoors. Guides to Day Hikes, Rock Climbing & Tent Camping the Scenic Landscapes, Rock Canyons & Mountain Ranges in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming.

Arizona Day Trips by Theme

Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that appeal to you. Useful for singles, couples, and families―visitors and residents alike―this guide encompasses a wide range of interests.

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Camping Arizona

Easy-to-use maps and charts will help you choose the perfect site for your next camping trip, whether you’re going alone, as a family, or with a group.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Phoenix Including Scottsdale, Glendale, and Mesa

It’s Time to Take a Hike in Beautiful Arizona! The best way to experience Phoenix is by hiking it! These selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, ancient ruins, and petroglyphs that renew your spirit and recharge your body.

Explore some of the country’s finest city-owned wilderness preserves: Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, South Mountain Park/Preserve, and Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Hike at 7,000 feet at Brown’s Peak, Mount Ord, and Mount Peeley. See Arizona’s only Wild River Area at the Mazatzal Wilderness in Tonto National Forest.

Backpacking Arizona: From Deep Canyons to Sky Islands

You’ll discover the maze of side canyons and hidden grottos in the Grand Canyon’s untrammeled backcountry, historic pioneer trails on the Mogollon Rim, the little-traveled Blue Range, and the legendary Superstition Mountains in the Sonoran Desert.

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Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide: Explore the Natural Wonders

Traveling to Arizona is unlike any other adventure. The ultimate dreamland for free spirits whose soul craves deep connection with nature, Arizona is rich in picturesque landscapes that’ll leave you breathless. As you travel the distance through the deserts and canyons of Arizona, and then all the way through its pristine waterfalls and caverns, you’ll have the time of your life getting lost in the Grand Canyon State’s immersive beauty. From nature’s wonders like the Camelback Mountain, to the Labyrinth Slot Canyon, and the amazing Wupatki National Monument, Arizona just begs to be explored!

Exploring Arizona’s Red Rock Canyonlands

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Colorado Camping

Find sites that offer access to the trails throughout the Western Slope, Rocky Mountains, Four Corners and the San Juan Mountains, the San Luis Valley, and more. Information on equipment, food and cooking, first aid, and insect protection, plus background on the climate, landscape, and history of the campgrounds.

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Classic Colorado Hikes

70 hikes and scrambles throughout Colorado’s nine most prominent mountain ranges. Each hike highlights a lake destination. Scrambles may be a loop, a peak climb, or high ridge traverse.

Hiking Activity Book for Kids: 35 Fun Projects for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

This book is filled with 35 hands-on hiking projects that encourage kids to get outside, gain important skills, and discover all the awesome lessons nature can teach them.

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Hiking Colorado Waterfalls

From the Front Range to the West Slope, Colorado boasts beautiful waterfalls. More than 125 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the state. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. From Crestone to Telluride, Grand Junction to Steamboat Springs, Walden to Westcliffe, Hiking Waterfalls in Colorado will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the state to view the most spectacular waterfalls.

Best Hiking in Southwest Colorado around Ouray, Telluride, Silverton and Lake City

The trails in this guide, best hiked between mid-July and mid-September, appeal to day hikers who like to go high and walk 6.0 to 12.5 miles/day. Elevation gains range from 1,000 to 3,500-ft. Many of the hikes offer great intermediate turnaround points for those seeking a shorter day. The first section of the guide describes the base camps, identifying local services, highlighting nearby attractions and suggesting activities for non-hiking/rainy days. The second section offers detailed trail description with ratings, elevation profiles, maps and photographs of the recommended hikes.

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Colorado: Scenic Drives, National Parks, Best Hikes

Full coverage of Denver, Boulder and the Northern Front Range, Rocky Mountain National Park, Steamboat Springs and Northwest Colorado, Vail and the Central Rockies, Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, Mesa Verde and the Southwest, Colorado Springs and the Southeast.

Hiking & Camping in the Colorado Mountains

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Colorado’s National Parks & Monuments

The national parks and monuments in Colorado harbor some of the most diverse and awe-inspiring scenery on the planet. They contain immense mountain peaks rising over 14,000 feet high, spectacular Anasazi ruins constructed 1,000 years ago, and deep canyons plunging 2,000 feet down to raging rivers. They also possess the tallest sand dunes in North America, immense sandstone rock formations rising over 500 feet high, and some of the largest petrified Sequoia trees in the world.

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Colorado Trail 9th Edition (Colorado Mountain Club Guidebooks)

Trail guide for thru-hikers, day hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. The Colorado Trail is considered by many to be the most beautiful “long trail” in the world. Spanning 486 miles from the Denver suburbs to Durango, the trail passes through six national forests and six wilderness areas, traverses five major river systems, and crosses eight mountain ranges.

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Guide to Colorado Backroads & 4-Wheel-Drive Trails

Inside you will find 100 of the best trails in Colorado. All are west of I-25 and south of I-70. The book features 26 easy family fun runs, 32 moderate sport utility adventures and 42 difficult hard-core challenges. 92 trails are open to unlicensed ATVs, side-by-sides, and dirt bikes.

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50 Hikes with Kids Colorado

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Directory of 1,547 Camping Areas in 14 Western States

Details for each camping area include number of campsites, amenities, facilities, fees, reservation information, GPS coordinates, and more. The guide is especially helpful when used along with Google Maps, Windows Maps, or a GPS device for locating and navigating to each camping area.

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Camping Idaho

This comprehensive guidebook gives detailed descriptions of more than 300 public campgrounds throughout Idaho’s widely varied scenery. Campsites in the remote wilderness areas and near cities, in deserts and on mountaintops, along roaring streams and by popular fishing and boating lakes.

Idaho Road and Recreation Atlas

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Backpacking Idaho

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Idaho: Hiking & Biking, Scenic Byways

Road trip the Thousand Springs Scenic Byway for waterfall photo-ops or experience Basque culture in vibrant Boise. Raft on the Payette River, take a challenging hike, and paddle pristine turquoise lakes. Bike the Boise River Greenbelt, see multihued wildflowers in bloom, or take in celestial wonders in the first gold-tier dark sky reserve in the U.S. Flexible itineraries for 4-to-5-day road trips to visit Boise’s wine country, Sun Valley and Sawtooth’s mountains, or the lakes of the Panhandle.

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Camping New Mexico

Let your trip to the Land of Enchantment begin. Whether you’re planning to explore Carlsbad Caverns, test your rock-climbing skills at City of Rocks State Park, or hike in the Manzano Mountains, Camping New Mexico can help you find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV.

Campfire Stories Deck: Prompts for Igniting Conversation by the Fire

A collection of 50 cards with storytelling prompts to help people of all ages find engaging and meaningful ways to connect with family and friends. While the glow of a campfire is the iconic setting for intimate stories, these cards can be used anywhere—on a camping trip, in the backyard, around the dining room table, or even an online hangout—to spark a story.

Cast-Iron Camping Cookbook: Easy Skillet Recipes for Outdoor Cooking

There’s nothing better after a day of hiking and exploring than a hot meal at your campsite. The 75 fast, easy, and creative recipes in this cast iron cookbook will make your camp kitchen the place to be. With one-skillet meals designed for fast prep, simple cooking, and quick cleanup, you’ll always have something delicious for everyone—and more time to enjoy the outdoors.

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Montana and Wyoming

With stunning pictures and detailed road maps, you’ll feel like you’re already exploring the great outdoors. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a first-time camper, this Montana Wyoming Guide book has got you covered. Discover the best hiking trails, including the iconic Yellowstone National Park. Unwind at the most scenic camping spots, from serene lakeside campsites to rustic cabins.

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The Best of Glacier National Park in Montana

From the best photography spots to the greatest day hikes and best wildflower meadows, this book contains all the don’t-miss features of Glacier National Park and Waterton too!

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Montana Bucket List Adventure Guide

As you travel the distance through the mountains and forests, you’ll have the time of your life getting lost in the Treasure State’s immersive beauty. From adventurous landscapes like Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park, to the Big Hole National Battlefield, and the amazing Castle Ghost Town, Montana just begs to be explored!

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Backpacking Nevada: From Slickrock Canyons to Granite Summits

From the East Humboldt Wilderness to the Ruby Mountains and the Toiyabe Range, this guide describes the finest backpacking adventures in Nevada. Explore the forests of the Carson Range, traverse the granite peaks and cascading creeks of the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness, or watch elk and antelope in the remote Jarbridge Mountains.

Afoot & Afield: Las Vegas & Southern Nevada: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide

Showcasing the region’s diversity, the trips range from a half-hour stroll through a lush canyon to a 20-mile trek up Southern Nevada’s highest peak. Popular destinations such as Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Valley of Fire State Park, Death Valley National Park, and Mt. Charleston. Discover lesser-known areas like Anniversary Narrows, Arrow Canyon, Bowl of Fire, and the Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness.

Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes from Sage to Snow

Ideally positioned between the spectacular peaks and lakes of California’s Sierra Nevada and the vast and varied Great Basin of Nevada, Reno is an unparalleled hub for exploring the natural beauty and grandeur this region offers. The area’s four-season climate combined with year-round sun guarantees that every day can be a great day to go exploring. Discover the dramatic scenery and diverse terrain of ten distinct geographical regions with 101 hikes—all within no more than an hour’s drive from downtown Reno. Enjoy a trail through snowbanks or amble along a sandy path. Traverse sage-covered hillsides or walk through meadows of wildflowers. Stroll along peaceful creeks or ascend to craggy cliffs and mountaintops.

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Base Camp Las Vegas: 101 Hikes in the Southwest

Within easy reach are five national parks, including Zion, Grand Canyon, and Death Valley. Dozens of state parks, regional preserves, recreation areas, and public lands offer amazing variety, from sand dunes and salt flats to alpine meadows, waterfalls, and ancient forests. Hikers can enjoy solitude and unspoiled wilderness by day and world-class urban amenities by night. 101 of the best hiking destinations within hours of Las Vegas.

Nevada Road and Recreation Atlas

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Nevada Bucket List Adventure Guide

As you travel the distance from the famous Las Vegas to the Oregon-Idaho border and all the way along the California border, you’ll have the time of your life getting lost in the Silver State’s immersive beauty. From historical sites like Rhyolite Ghost Town to wonders like the Lehman Caves and awe-inspiring Lake Tahoe, Nevada just begs to be explored!

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Camping New Mexico

Whether you’re planning to explore Carlsbad Caverns, test your rock-climbing skills at City of Rocks State Park, or hike in the Manzano Mountains, Camping New Mexico can help you find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV.

New Mexico Family Outdoor Adventure

With more than eighty destinations throughout the state, the Land of Enchantment offers abundant opportunities for exploration with hiking, biking, camping, skiing, wildlife watching, fishing, climbing, outdoor cultural activities, and more.

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Hiking New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon

guide to hiking and camping at Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, a World Heritage Site that the Zuni, Hopi, Acoma and other pueblos consider their ancestral homeland. The guide offers advice about what to bring to the canyon, information on camping at Chaco’s Gallo Campground, and personal accounts of hiking “Downtown Chaco” and the longer, sometimes remote mesa trails.

Backpacker: The Complete Guide to Backpacking

From detailed descriptions of what to pack and how to pack it, to navigation and campsite cooking, to managing outdoor hazards and more, this guide is the definitive resource for backpacking-related know-how.

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Best Backpacking Trips in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico

Backpackers will find a wide range of outstanding trips, from high mountain adventures to some of the world’s best lower-elevation canyon hikes.

Utah Camping

Detailed descriptions of more than 300 public campgrounds throughout Utah. These are campsites managed by national, state, city, and county parks; the USDA Forest Service; the Bureau of Land Management; tribal organizations; and several private companies.

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Utah: With Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Capitol Reef, and Canyonlands National Parks

Whether you want to hike through Zion, ski in Park City, or visit the Great Salt Lake, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Utah are here to help! Fodor’s Utah guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

Desert Rock Climbs in Utah’s National Parks

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Wasatch Eleveners: A Hiking and Climbing Guide to the 11,000-foot Mountains of Utah’s Wasatch Range

The Wasatch Mountains sit on the western edge of the Rockies. Stretching south through Utah from Bear River in the north to Mount Nebo in the central part of the state, their peaks dominate the skyline of Salt Lake City and nearby urban areas. Elevations range from 9,000 to almost 12,000 feet, with eighteen peaks above 11,000 feet.

Exploring Utah’s Bears Ears and Cedar Mesa: A Guide to Hiking, Backpacking, Scenic Drives, and Landmarks

Whether you’re a hiker or backpacker looking for the route that makes the most of the land’s natural beauty, or a day-tripper in search of the best views to photograph, this guide will take you there with comprehensive descriptions, maps, and directions.

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Wyoming Camping Guide

The campgrounds descriptions include nearby trails, natural attractions, and must-see places. You ll find where to fish, boat, view wildlife, rock climb, go four-wheeling, or take a scenic drive.

Wyoming Travel Guide 2023

A Comprehensive Updated Guide to Explore Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier National Parks.

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Hiking Wyoming

Explore hidden gems and popular hikes in the Laramie Range, Sherman Mountains, Big Horn Mountains, Wind River Range, the Washakie Wilderness, Bearooth Mountains, Grand Teton National Park, and epic trails in between.

Hiking Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains

From short scenic day trips to multi-day backpacking excursions, Hiking Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains covers dozens of trails throughout the region including lands of the Bighorn National Forest, the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area, as well as surrounding state and federal lands.

Jackson Hole Hiking Guide

A Hiking Guide to Grand Teton, Jackson, Teton Valley, Gros Ventres, Togwotee Pass, and more.

Hiking Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Waterfalls

Hiking Wyoming’s Cloud Peak Wilderness

More than 75 hikes in this spectacular country, from the western canyons and badlands to the soaring heights of the Cloud Peak Massif.

Hiking Grand Teton National Park

Easy day trips to multi-day backcountry adventures—in Grand Teton National Park, famous for its rugged beauty, abundant wildlife and spectacular mountain vistas.

Camping in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park

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A Climber’s Guide to the Teton Range

Includes 932 routes on more than 235 peaks and canyon walls.

Frommer’s Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

Best ways to experience some of the country’s most dazzling natural landscapes, including tips on the best views, the best backcountry trails, the best scenic drives, and the best activities outside of the parks.

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Day Hikes Black Hills Country

22 easy-to-follow trails in the Black Hills region of South Dakota and Wyoming that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region’s history.

Wyoming Bucket List Adventure Guide

As you travel the distance through the rustic, mountainous terrain reminiscent of the Old West, you’ll have the time of your life getting lost in the Equality State’s immersive beauty. From historically significant views like Devil’s Gate, to the Historic Occidental Hotel Museum, and the amazing Wyoming Buckshot Saloon, Wyoming just begs to be explored!

Compass American Guides: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

COVERS: Artist Point, Paintbrush Divide Trail, Black Canyon, Upper Geyser Basin, Morning Glory Pool, Monument Geyser, Old Faithful Inn, Jenny Lake Lodge, Mystic Falls, and Hidden Falls, and more!

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Best Backpacking Trips in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado

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Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Make the Most of One to Three Days in the Parks

Whether you’re stopping for a day hike or spending a long weekend under the stars, escape to the great outdoors. The top hikes in Yellowstone and Grand Teton: Whether you’re looking to stretch your legs for a couple hours or challenge yourself to an epic trek, you’ll find trailheads, detailed trail descriptions, individual maps, mileage, and elevation gains.

Make it the perfect getaway with the best lakes, views, picnic spots, and more. Hike through alpine forests to rushing waterfalls and panoramic lakeside views, or 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

John’s Adventures at Yellowstone Park: A story about the many wonders that exist at Yellowstone National Park for ages 2-8

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Utah: Arches National Park Hiking Guide

Arches National Park, nestled in the heart of Utah, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With over 2,000 natural stone arches, red rock canyons, and towering sandstone fins, the park offers a mesmerizing display of Mother Nature’s artistry. A Comprehensive Guide to Discovering the Park’s Best Hiking Trails | Embark on an Extraordinary Journey Through Utah’s Iconic Natural Wonderland.

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Great Lakes & Midwest USA’s National Parks

Get to the heart of Great Lakes and the Midwest’s National Parks and begin your journey now! Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Focused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling tours. Full-color trail and park maps.

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How to Camp in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Finding, Outfitting, and Enjoying Your Adventure in the Great Outdoors

Perfect for everyone from novices to boondockers, this guide provides contemporary and classic wisdom, practical tips, and illustrated DIY advice on every aspect of equipping, packing, setting up camp, cooking, and improvising no matter where you are in the great outdoors.

Camping and survival basics including fire building, essential knots, site finding, wilderness first aid/CPR, map/compass reading, and camping off the grid.
Essential gear, packing light, recommendations for DIY if you’ve left something behind, and how to keep everything relatively clean.
Guides to camping comfortably in all seasons and weather, as well as tips and etiquette for camping around the world, including with pets and kids.
Tips for enhancing the experience, including recipes for easy and inexpensive meals from 25 base ingredients, stargazing essentials, fireside games and songs, birdwatching, and the perfect campfire reading list.

Paracord Projects For Camping and Outdoor Survival

A strand of paracord can save your life. Whether you’re camping, hiking, or simply on a walk, cordage is one of the most useful and vital items a person can have available. But not only is it crucial to have close by, it’s also a lot of fun to discover its endless uses!

Camping and Woodcraft: A Handbook for Vacation Campers

A standard manual for campers and a veritable outdoor enthusiast’s bible for over four decades, this book reflects Horace Kephart’s practical knowledge and covers, in depth, any problem that campers might confront.

Creative and Fun Hobby Projects for Adults and Teens

Interesting Hobby Ideas for Boys and Men

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Where Should We Camp Next?: A 50-State Guide to Amazing Campgrounds and Other Unique Outdoor Accommodations

Yellowstone to Glacier National Park Road Trip

You can watch Old Faithful from Observation Point, drive the 50-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road, spot everything from bighorn sheep to bears on a wildlife tour of Yellowstone’s Lamar and Hayden valleys, and kick back with a craft beer in Bozeman. Hike the trails in Glacier or ski in Whitefish. Admire the reflection of the Grand Tetons as you kayak Jenny Lake or set up camp and stargaze late into the night.

America’s Best Day Hikes: Spectacular Single-Day Hikes Across the States

Beautifully illustrated, this best-of compendium features the most memorable one-day hikes in every region of the United States from Sierra Buttes Lookout in Tahoe National Forest to Grinnell Glacier Trail in Montana’s Glacier National Park to Giant Mountain in Adirondack Park and beyond.

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