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.

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Download or read book Interior Department Appropriations for 1951 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Arizona National Parks and Monuments written by Roger Naylor and published by University of New Mexico Press. This book was released on 2024-10-15 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arizona’s national parks and monuments range from places of staggering natural beauty to ancient historic sites. They are spread throughout the state, featuring deserts, mountains, sparkling lakes and rivers, canyons, a forest of fossilized trees, and dazzling cliffs and rock formations. The historic parks reveal Arizona’s past, dating back to the Ancestral Puebloan villages and their rock art. There are Spanish missions, old west forts, Mormon forts, stagecoach routes, and a still-operating trading post that has barely changed in 150 years. Featuring ninety color photographs and maps, Arizona National Parks and Monuments details all thirty-four destinations with an overview of what makes each park unique, a thorough description and history, and information about hiking trails, camping, boating, fishing, tours, and more. A perfect companion volume to his bestselling Arizona State Parks, Roger Naylor’s Arizona National Parks and Monuments is the essential guide to curating your unique Arizona experience, written by “the dean of Arizona travel writers.”

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Download or read book Arizona written by Bill Weir and published by Edizioni WhiteStar. This book was released on 2022-09-13T00:00:00+02:00 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Geographic Traveler guidebooks are in tune with the growing trend toward experiential travel. Each book provides inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice for a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination. These books serve a readership of active, discerning travelers, and supply information, historical context, and cultural interpretation not available online. From the Grand Canyon to its desert landscapes, the American Southwest has always held an irresistible appeal for visitors from all over the world who want to experience the fascination of its untamed nature. Its boundless territory makes it perfect for road trip adventures where visitors will discover scenery and nature that make the journey as enjoyable as the destination. So that they can make the best of their time in Arizona, the author, Bill Weir, who has written more than 16 books about the state, offers visitors itineraries that lead to the most significant destinations and reveal the must-see features hidden at every stop. With the advice of authors, photographers and National Geographic experts, the guide provides the curious visitor with an essential, competent view of the aspects of modern life, the history and the culture of the Grand Canyon State as well as walks and guided tours both on and off the beaten path.

Download or read book Ancient Cities of the Southwest written by Buddy Mays and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Four Corners region of the southwestern United States extends into portions of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Over time, it has been home to many different peoples. Contents in Seven Chapters: Clues to the Past, How Old Is It, Setting the Stage, The Anasazi, The Hohokam, The Mogollon, and Other Prehistoric Peoples. Includes Glossary, Introduction, Afterword, and National Parks and Monuments.

Download or read book Complete National Parks of the United States written by Mel White and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New England to Alaska, this 544 page resource is filled with helpful advice, historical background, and practical facts on how to reach scores of park system properties, when to go, and what to do there.

Download or read book National Geographic Traveler Arizona written by Bill Weir and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to Arizona, providing information designed to help travelers have a more authentic, cultural experience in the southwestern state.

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