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Book A Guide to the Geology of Sabino Canyon and the Catalina Highway

Download or read book A Guide to the Geology of Sabino Canyon and the Catalina Highway written by John V Bezy and published by Arizona Geological Survey. This book was released on 2004 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Road to Mount Lemmon

Download or read book The Road to Mount Lemmon written by Mary Ellen Barnes and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As you wind your way up the Catalina Highway, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a first-time visitor or a native Tucsonan; you know you’re on the way to someplace special. The Santa Catalina Mountains first captivated Tony Zimmerman on a 1937 hunting trip. Regard for the alpine beauty must have been in his genes—he was the son of Swiss German immigrants—and by 1940 the Tucson schoolteacher had begun taking his family to Mount Lemmon to spend the summer. Back then, the road up the mountain was a rough two-track dirt road from Oracle, and Summerhaven was nothing but a sleepy cluster of summer cabins. But Tony Zimmerman was to help change all of that. The Road to Mount Lemmon is a beguiling memoir of the Catalina Mountains told by the daughter of one of the pioneers in the life and development of Mount Lemmon’s communities. Mary Ellen Barnes tells how her father Tony resigned from teaching in 1943 to devote his career to the development of this mountain oasis. He not only sold real estate for long time landowner Randolph Jenks, he even bought the village’s tiny two-room store, installing a sawmill to build a larger store, and built the Mount Lemmon Inn. And as she spins Tony’s personal saga, she also gives readers a glimpse of the Catalinas before Tucson became a boom town, recalling idyllic adventures in wild country and the cowboys, rangers, ranchers, and loggers who worked there. Barnes tells Tony’s story as if sharing it with family, evoking her father’s personality on every page. The Road to Mount Lemmon is an intimate view of a mountain community over the course of nearly sixty years—a view that few people have shared but one all can appreciate.

Book Field Guide to Sabino Canyon

    Book Details:
  • Author : Public Lands Interpretive Public Lands Interpretive Association
  • Publisher : Waterford Press
  • Release : 2012-08-14
  • ISBN : 9781583557563
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Field Guide to Sabino Canyon written by Public Lands Interpretive Public Lands Interpretive Association and published by Waterford Press. This book was released on 2012-08-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most beautiful canyons in southern Arizona, Sabino Canyon is a rock-enclosed haven nestled in the foothills of the rugged front range of the Santa Catalina Mountains outside of Tucson. Field Guide to Sabino Canyon is ideal, pocket-sized nature reference for the visitor or resident. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140

Book A Guide to the Geology of Sabino Canyon and the Catalina Highway

Download or read book A Guide to the Geology of Sabino Canyon and the Catalina Highway written by John V. Bezy and published by Arizona Geological Survey. This book was released on 2004 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated guide provides a geologist¿ s eye view into the geologic setting and history of the Santa Catalina Mountains. With this text in hand, the reader will peer into the window that Sabino Canyon offers into the core of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Photographs of granite, gneiss, schist and other rocks will enrich your visit. A simplified geologic map places the geology in context, while block diagrams and cross-sections illustrate how the mountains formed and how major faults, complemented by weathering and erosion, shape and sculpt the range. For those ascending Catalina Highway to the summit of Mt. Lemmon, this guide points out major geographic features, roadsite rock outcrops, and discusses how geologic processes, still operating today, shape and reshape the mountain¿s flanks and summit.

Book Five Star Trails  Tucson

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rob Rachowiecki
  • Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
  • Release : 2019-12-10
  • ISBN : 1634041011
  • Pages : 374 pages

Download or read book Five Star Trails Tucson written by Rob Rachowiecki and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the Best Trails in Tucson, Arizona Encircled by mountains, blessed with awe-inspiring desert scenery, and flanked to its east and west by Saguaro National Park, Tucson is an absolute hiker’s nirvana. Hundreds of trails provide endless opportunities to explore. With the expert guidance of local author Rob Rachowiecki, you’ll experience 38 five-star hiking trails, for all levels and interests, divided into six distinct areas in and around the city. Bag a peak, or take a dip in a swimming hole. Immerse yourself in the region’s American Indian history, or wander among towering rock formations. With ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children, you can find your perfect outings with just a glance. GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads help to ensure that you always know where you are and where to go. Insights into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes entertain and educate while you are out on the trails. Save time and make the most of your hiking adventures. Experience the best of Tucson’s breathtaking scenery, varied terrain, and amazing wildlife. Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!

Book Five Star Trails  Tucson

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rob Rachowiecki
  • Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
  • Release : 2014-01-20
  • ISBN : 0897324439
  • Pages : 284 pages

Download or read book Five Star Trails Tucson written by Rob Rachowiecki and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2014-01-20 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tucson lies in a saguaro-studded desert basin surrounded by four mountain ranges and book-ended by two national parks. In an hour you can drive from an arid canyon in the Arizona-Sonora desert to a pine-forested mountain at 9000 feet. Hiking trails are plentiful and as varied as the terrain. Five-Star Trails: Tucson by Rob Rachowiecki guides you to diverse hikes suitable for anyone from wheelchair-using nature lovers to hikers looking for an all-day workout. Each trail has been thoroughly researched, recently hiked and includes a detailed description, trail profiles and map. At a glance categorical ratings, such as Scenery, Trail Condition, Difficulty, Solitude and kid-friendliness, let you quickly select a trail that fits your tastes and ability. Other key information such as fees, restrictions for dogs on the trail as well as advice on when to visit offers you the best information so you can plan your trip with ease. Sized to fit in a pocket, this guide is convenient to keep in the car or toss into a backpack. Driving directions direct hikers to the nearest trailhead parking areas, and GPS trailhead coordinates get them to the start of the trail.

Book Tucson Hiking Guide

    Book Details:
  • Author : Betty Leavengood
  • Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
  • Release : 2013-02-19
  • ISBN : 0871089769
  • Pages : 300 pages

Download or read book Tucson Hiking Guide written by Betty Leavengood and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This rich, enthusiastic guide to the Tucson, Rincon, Santa Catalina, and Santa Rita Mountains has been completely revised. Betty Leavengood’s fourth edition of her bestselling Tucson Hiking Guide offers new routes and updated access information, detailed maps, and clear descriptions to area trailheads. This latest edition includes thirty-seven hikes rated easy to difficult by mountain range; revised information on precautions for desert hiking; historical notes, photographs, and anecdotes; and detailed maps and descriptions with elevation/distance.

Book Arizona Geology

Download or read book Arizona Geology written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Arizona and the Grand Canyon

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Arizona and the Grand Canyon written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best things to do in Arizona and the Four Corners, including the magnificent Grand Canyon and the spectacular Monument Valley, are showcased with fantastic photography, illustrations, and detailed descriptions. Explore the diverse towns and cities of Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson, before heading to admire Canyon de Chelly National Monument, known for its archaeological sites and spectacular scenery. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Arizona & the Grand Canyon. + Hotel and restaurant listings and recommendations. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights and restaurants. + Detailed city maps include street finder index for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Suggested day-trips and itineraries to explore beyond the city. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Arizona & the Grand Canyon truly shows you this state as no one else can.

Book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide  Arizona   the Grand Canyon

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Arizona the Grand Canyon written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Arizona & the Grand Canyon is your in-depth guide to the very best of Arizona and the most spectacular natural wonder on Earth. A visit to the Grand Canyon is a must, but Arizona also has a rich state history and culture. From civilizations that date back thousands of years to ghost towns and historic recreations like Ottoman and Tombstone to modern cities like Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona truly offers a little bit of everything. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Arizona & the Grand Canyon: + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Arizona & the Grand Canyon truly shows you this state as no one else can.

Book Circuit Hikes of Southern Arizona

Download or read book Circuit Hikes of Southern Arizona written by Robert Zimmerman and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2014-12-04 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Circuit Hikes of Southern Arizona" is an easy-to-use guidebook, describing the many circuit hikes hidden in the mountains surrounding Tucson and throughout southern Arizona. The guide includes 32 specific hikes with an additional two dozen options, with hikes ranging from so easy you can take your toddlers to so strenuous you will want to train for weeks beforehand. Each hike comes with an easy-to-read topo map, as well as detailed instructions for route-finding. The guide also provides information about the best seasons to do each hike as well as general information about the history and geology of the surrounding mountains. The guide not only includes some of the best known circuit hikes of southern Arizona, it also includes a number of previously unpublished trails that take you to places rarely seen by most hikers. The author, Robert Zimmerman, is an award-winning science journalist and space historian who likes to spend his weekends hiking, caving, and in general exploring the hidden outdoor gems of the American southwest.

Book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide  Arizona   the Grand Canyon

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Arizona the Grand Canyon written by DK Publishing and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-08-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Arizona and the Grand Canyon travel guide will lead you through the best attractions the state has on offer, including fully illustrated coverage of all the major sights from the Grand Canyon to the haunting beauty of the Colorado Plateau. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, whether you are exploring the ghost towns and historic recreations like Ottoman and Tombstone, or visiting modern cities like Phoenix and Tucson. Plus, you’ll find reliable, practical information on getting around Arizona; whether by bus, plane, train or car. The guide is packed with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife for all budgets, plus photographs and illustrations. It explores the culture and history of the state, covering the native civilisations that have lived there for thousands of years. With all the sites, activities, tours and attractions not to be missed, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is your essential companion to Arizona and the Grand Canyon.

Book Frog Mountain Blues

    Book Details:
  • Author : Charles Bowden
  • Publisher : University of Arizona Press
  • Release : 1994
  • ISBN : 9780816515011
  • Pages : 196 pages

Download or read book Frog Mountain Blues written by Charles Bowden and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the development of Tucson, Arizona, and its impact on local environment, describes the beauty and fragility of the Catalina Mountains, and argues that they must be protected

Book Field Guide to the Superior District  Pinal County  Arizona

Download or read book Field Guide to the Superior District Pinal County Arizona written by James D. Sell and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: