Compass American Guides: Underwater Wonders of the National Parks, 1st Edition

By Daniel Lenihan

Book Overview

Compass UnderwaterUNDERWATER WONDERS of the National Parks Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting. Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival images Detailed color maps Snorkeling in the Virgin Islands, Florida Keys, and Hawaii Rare coral reefs, tropical fish, turtles, and barracudas Shipwreck diving off Cape Hatteras, Isle Royale, Fire Island, and elsewhere Kelp forests in the Channel Islands and underwater geysers in Yellowstone Underwater archeological sites: remains of Spanish galleons in the Dry Tortugas, a Union warship off Cape Hatteras, a ranch house in Lake Amistad

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679033866
• ISBN13: 9780679033868
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Amazing descriptions and photographs of fascinating sites!

The texture and format of this book is outstanding. It is reader friendly with absolutely beautiful photography. The photos and illustrations in combination with descriptive text gives the reader a first hand experience. I would love to have the opportunity to visit the various archaeological sites and shipwrecks detailed in this book but know that is unrealisitc for me. This book is the next best thing! I always knew our national parks were truly treasures to be admired yet preserved and protected but this book proves it beyond a shadow of a doubt. I highly recommend it!

Spectacular photographs, unlike anything I've ever seen!

This book is well laid out, easy to reference and has absolutely fantastic photography. This would be a beautiful coffee table book if it were only bigger. The travel information is excellent, as is the general layout of the book. It is functional, as well as, beautiful. If I weren't involved in diving already, I would be after seeing this book. Outstanding!

Even if you don't dive, buy this book.

This volume is helpful in two completely different ways. First way: if you dive. The text is thorough, descriptive and truly useful. Second way: if you don't dive. The beautiful photographs and the witty text open a doorway into--as the title says--underwater wonders you didn't know existed. I doubt you'll find a more informative, engaging travel book in 1998.