Compass American Guides : Idaho

By John Gottberg and Jon Gottberg Anderson

Book Overview

Discover Idaho with a Compass The best lodgings, restaurants, festivals, and rodeos Literary extracts from Idaho writers past and present Extensive historical background for each of the state's regions Beautiful color and archival photos River rafting and hiking the backcountry Detailed color maps Skiing Sun Valley Sites and scenery of Idaho's countryside and small towns "Our whole past book reviewer experience says that no guide with photos this good should have writing this good. But it does." -- NY Daily News "Good to read ahead of time, then take along so you don't miss anything." -- San Diego Magazine

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1878867784
• ISBN13: 9781878867780
• Release Date: July 1996
• Publisher: Compass America Guides
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 5.5" x 0.8"

Customer Reviews

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This is very informative book - we are thinking about moving to Idaho and it has really helped out reading about the state. out of all the books about Idaho, this is the best by far

Excellent Information!

I believe that "Idaho" has to be the definitive guide for anyone interested in things to do including historical information. My wife and I purchased this guide book to find out that it is more than a mere guide book, it is more of an almanac on the Gem State.I've always been fascinated by the Gem State for its remoteness, rugged beauty and for the lack of information I've had on it. It certainly is one of the more hidden secrets of America and I'm sure that Idahoans would like to keep it that way. There's much more to the place than potatoes!Gottberg breaks the book up into five regions and gives a good break down on sites, things to do and general interest points whether off the beaten path or mainstream. In his book includes information on natural history, geology, geography, wildlife, climate, maps, getting around, annual events including rodeos, ski areas, cultural attractions, historical sites, park and wilderness areas, sources of information, lodging, restaurants including maps and more. There are beautiful photos both past and present and the book is certainly up-to-date (second revision, current last printing is (C)2001. It is a paperback book but it stands up very well against wear and tear (waxey coating on the cover) and it has good bounding that doesn't flake off. Trust me, we used and abused the book when we traveled throughout Idaho last autumn and it's still in relatively pristine condition!If you are planning on a venture to Idaho, this book is a must. Heck, if you live in Idaho, you are likely to learn things you never knew before with information that will give you something to do and get away from the television set!