“The thing about guidebooks is they are very good at what they do. You can take notes in them, tear out a page, read them on the plane. If they get wet, you can put them on a radiator. They are the perfect travel device.”
He says the apps are ideal as a download in an Internet cafe if, for instance, you are in London and decide to take a quick trip to Paris or another city. As such, they can readily supplement a traditional printed book.

We just had a wonderful brunch at the Ahwahnee in Yosemite and they had the best mac ‘n’ cheese. Is there any way you are able to get the recipe? We asked, but no one was anxious to share it. Thank you.
— Mary Green, Laguna Niguel, Calif.
Dear Mary: The Ahwahnee takes this comfort food to the next level, boosting it with Parmesan cheese and adding a hint of spice with a little Old Bay seasoning before baking it to toasted golden perfection.

What do the CCC, YCC, SCA and Junior Ranger programs have in common? They all provide great opportunities for young people to gain hands-on experience in national parks. In the process, some of them will develop a life-long appreciation of parks—and the values that make them special.