| Explore Texas: A Nature Travel Guide Travel Guides Edition Contributor(s): Parker, Mary O. (Author), Parker, Jeff (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 1623494036 ISBN-13: 9781623494032 Publisher: Texas A&M University Press OUR PRICE: $25.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - South - West South Central (ar, La, Ok, Tx) - Nature | Regional - Travel | Special Interest - Ecotourism |
| Dewey: 917.640 |
| LCCN: 2015044748 |
| Series: Myrna and David K. Langford Books on Working Lands |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.4" W x 9.4" (1.70 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - South |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: If you are interested in birdwatching, wildlife viewing, or stargazing; flowers, geology, or water; nature centers, festivals, or photography, a destination in Texas awaits you. From the desert gardens of Big Bend to hawk watching on the Gulf Coast to caving and bat watching in the Hill Country, nature-oriented travel in Texas also includes lesser known getaways. Organized by the seven official state travel regions, Explore Texas features descriptions of almost one hundred nature-oriented sites, including information about the best time to visit and why it's worth going; location, and other logistics; and a "learn" section on the observations and natural phenomena a visitor might expect to experience. Photographs by professional photographer Jeff Parker accompany the accounts, and handy color-coded icons help guide readers to the activities of their choice. Perfect for planning the family's next outing or vacation, this book also contains a message of how nature tourism helps to protect biodiversity, promote conservation, and sustain the state's tourism economy. |