Download or read book Hiking the Southwest s Canyon Country written by Sandra Hinchman and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * More than 100 hikes included * Includes lesser-visited Dinosaur National Monument, Salinas National Monument, Snow Canyon State Park, and northern San Rafael Swel, as well as the major parks and wilderness areas * Includes trips in more recently designated national monuments and wilderness areas such as Grand Staircase-Escalante, Canyons of the Ancients, Black Ridge Canyons, and more Hiking the Southwest Canyon Country will take you from the Colorado Plateau to the Grand Canyon to the banks of the Rio Grande. Perfect for hikers off all levels, this guidebook features trips that highlight the dramatic scenery of the Four Corners Region, from waterfalls and natural bridges to slot canyons. Each itinerary offers options such as day hikes, backpacking trips, scenic drives, raft trips, and visits to archaeological sites. You'll find a "Best Places Adventure Chart" that compares features of hikes such as rock art, arches, and serene rivers.

Download or read book Hiking the Southwest s Geology written by Ralph Hopkins and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2002-12-27 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking the Southwest's Geology: Four Corners Region takes curious hikers on a journey through time that explores the Colorado Plateau -- an immense land of canyons, mesas, and isolated mountain ranges in the American Southwest. Divided into representative geologic provinces/areas, author Ralph Hopkins specifies distinct geologic or scenic features and provides information about what makes each province unique. He describes each hike from the perspective of the geologic evolution of the landscape while exploring basic geologic concepts and providing a framework for understanding the major forces that have shaped the land. Hopkins' stunning color photography brings the Four Corners Region to life in dazzling detail.

Download or read book Canyoneering 2 written by Steve Allen and published by Canyoneering. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to seven, week-long backpack trips into some for the most unspoiled and least-visited areas in the Utah section of the Colorado Plateau.

Download or read book Utah BLM Statewide Wilderness Environmental Impact Statement pts A B South West Region written by United States. Bureau of Land Management. Utah State Office and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Utah BLM Statewide Wilderness Environmental Impact Statement Final pts A B South West Region written by United States. Bureau of Land Management. Utah State Office and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Canyoneering 3 written by Steve Allen and published by Canyoneering. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide features 37 major hikes designed to satisfy any canyoneer from novice to expert, including 20 in the new Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Download or read book Explorer s Guide Utah written by Christine Balaz and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utah: An Explorer’s Guide introduces the reader to the best of the state’s accommodations, restaurants, and attractions. Emphasizing the appeal of Utah’s natural beauty and adventure, this guidebook includes some of the nation’s best skiing, mountain biking, and hiking, as well as galleries, entertainment, and traditional tourist attractions, including Mormon points of interest. Each item was selected for quality, location, variety, uniqueness, and regional and historical significance.

Download or read book Fodor s American Southwest written by Fodor's and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2008-12-02 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a dramatic visual design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.

Download or read book Hiking Southwest Canyon Country written by Sandra Hinchman and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2019-09-27 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit pueblo ruins, admire striking arches, stroll through impressive river canyons, soak in rock art, take a backpacking trip, and more. From national parks (Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Petrified Forest, Capitol Reef) to national monuments (Natural Bridges, Canyon de Chelly, Bandelier, El Morro, Colorado, Dinosaur, and Bears Ears) to several state parks and more--the Four Corners region offers endless opportunities for explorers. Hiking Southwest Canyon Country has been helping visitors and locals plan for nearly thirty years! Beyond details on hikes and sights, author Sandra Hinchman shares helpful background on geology, climate, flora and fauna, Native cultures, and much more. For many hikes, notable nearby destinations offer even more choices for expanding your itinerary.

Download or read book Utah BLM Statewide Wilderness Environmental Impact Statement Draft pts A B South West Region written by United States. Bureau of Land Management. Utah State Office and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book 50 Best Short Hikes in Utah s National Parks written by Greg and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2014-01-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utah's five national parks--Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion--hold some of the most awe-inspiring geology on the planet. Each park offers visitors the dramatic scenery that invites exploration and discovery. In 50 Best Short Hikes in Utah's National Parks, veteran hiking guide Greg Witt shares the best routes in each park, hikes that are both "must see" and accessible. Park visitors who are short on time will find this book to be the ideal traveling companion, because it quickly helps readers identify the hikes and sights that will make the best use of their time and provide maximum enjoyment. Each hike in the book includes distances, highlights, area maps, and easy-to-follow trailhead directions to make hike selection fast and efficient. Once on the trail, the detailed maps, route description, and interpretive details insure that hikers get the most out of their trip. Even avid hikers and experienced desert explorers will find new insights and discoveries as Witt's interesting and approachable style details the geologic forces that created this landscape. He brings to life the human history--prehistoric cliff-dwellers, native tribes, ranchers, farmers, loggers, miners, and outlaws--that adds to the color of the Colorado Plateau where these five parks are set.

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Download or read book Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks written by Erik Molvar and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly updated and revised, this fourth edition of Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks covers over fifty hikes in the two featured parks as well as the surrounding areas--Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Markagunt high country, and the Paunsaugunt area.

Download or read book Utah s Incredible Backcountry Trails written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to hiking trails in Utah's national parks and wilderness areas, illustrated with 320 full color photographs and trail maps.

Download or read book Best Hikes Near Salt Lake City written by Lori J. Lee and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are forty-two of the best hikes, nearly all of them within an hour’s drive of Salt Lake City, Utah—from Deseret Peak to Waterfall Canyon. The hikes offer unbeatable views, waterfalls, mountain lakes, and fields of wildflowers. Whether you’re in the mood for an easy nature walk or a day-long hike, this guide offers plenty to choose from: Deseret Peak – Highest peak in the Stansbury Range Frary Peak – Highest peak on Antelope Island Brighton Lakes Tour – World-class wildflower displays Ferguson Canyon – The lesser known canyon Mount Timpanogos – The beloved trail of the Wasatch Diamond Fork Hot Springs – Natural hot springs Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you’ll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hike (e.g., for attractions such as best hikes for peak baggers, best view hikes, best easy access hikes, best hikes for dogs, best hikes for children, and best hikes for waterfalls); Green Tips; and information about local lore, points of interest, and the area’s array of wildlife.

Download or read book Final Environmental Impact Statement for the San Juan San Miguel Planning Area Montrose District Colorado written by United States. Bureau of Land Management. Montrose District and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: