{"product_id":"yosemite-national-park-day-hikes-map-9781566958035","title":"Yosemite National Park Day Hikes Map","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic Map\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst protected in 1864 and designated as the third national park in 1890, Yosemite is home to countless natural icons including Yosemite Falls, the world's fifth tallest waterfall; El Capitan, one of the largest exposed monoliths of granite in the world; and Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, which were the first scenic natural areas set aside by a national government for public benefit and appreciation. With so many spectacular historical, scientific and scenic resources and recreational opportunities that include backpacking, hiking, world-class climbing, fishing, camping and numerous winter pursuits, Yosemite has something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eYosemite National Park Day Hikes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTopographic Map Guide\u003c\/i\u003e includes eighteen diverse hikes for all hiking enthusiasts, from the easy, 2.8 mile long Hetch Hetchy Valley Overlook to the strenuous, 14.7 mile long Laurel Lake Trail with 3,900' of elevation gain. Each hike has a detailed map, a trail profile visualizing the changes in elevation, and a short summary of the interesting features encountered along the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the must-visit sites in this \u003ci\u003eTopographic Map Guide \u003c\/i\u003eare: Yosemite Falls--the tallest waterfall in North America at 2,425 feet, Mariposa Grove--a scenic loop featuring Giant Sequoias, some the biggest trees in the world, and Mono Pass--a historic trans-Sierra route used by Native Americans and settlers prior to the development of wagon roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore convenient and easier to use than folded maps, but just as compact and lightweight, National Geographic's \u003ci\u003eTopographic Map Guide\u003c\/i\u003e booklets are printed on \"Backcountry Tough\" waterproof, tear-resistant paper with stainless steel staples. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap Scale = 1:40,000 \u0026amp; 1:20,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded Size = 4.25\" x 9.38\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Maps:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of National Geographic, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world.","brand":"National Geographic Maps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50901735833874,"sku":"9781566958035","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9c4c7204-e077-45d4-b9e9-663df3faad52.jpg?v=1738437462","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/yosemite-national-park-day-hikes-map-9781566958035","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}