Great Lodges of the National Parks: The Companion Book to the PBS Television Series

I thought this book was going to be all about the lodges, with lots and lots of pictures of how they looked today.But this book is 1/3 about the national parks, 1/3 about the history of the lodges, and 1/3 about the lodges today. If that is what you are looking for, then you will probably be happy with this book.If, on the other hand, you want a book packed with lots of present day pictures of the lodges, you might be a little disappointed.I already have books about the national parks and the scenery, so I wasn't looking for more of that. And I don't really care about who did what at the lodges back in 1940 or 1950 or whenever. I just wanted lots of pictures of how these beautiful buildings look today. There are a few nice color pictures of each lodge but not as many pictures of the lodges in their present state as you would think a nearly 200 page book would have.

Great book. Great travel ideas.

I purchased this book for my husband for Christmas after we had both seen it in the lobby of the lodge at the Grand Canyon. It didn't disappoint as we both have poured over the pages with a keen eye to the places we have yet to see. Many of the lodges in this first volume are located in the west, and we actually have seen quite a few of them. But each time I look, so many wonderful memories are brought back of trips, family times, etc. that the book will never grow old. We now plan to purchase Volume 2 at some future time.

Wonderful book of the beautiful lodges.

I had seen the book before. They had it at the right price and in great shape. It arrived quickly. What's not to like?

The photography in the Great Lodges series, both volumes one and two, is beautiful. The text not only gives readers specific details to look for when they visit national park lodges, but explains a lot about the origin of each park. I refer to these books over and over, and take them with me whenever I travel to the national parks, greatly enhancing our stays in these lodges. Well worth the price.

I chose this book to help me with my future travels. I want to support the National Parks so that we can pass these places on to our children and grandchildren. America is the most special country. We have every beautiful landscape in our country that can be found in other places in the world. I want to travel America and this is my guide.

Excellent and appreciated. Would use again