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Hikernut's Canyon Lands Companion: A Guide to the Best Canyon Hikes in the American Southwest

Author : Brian Lane

Publisher : The Countryman Press

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 24,20 MB

Release : 2013-04-15

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1581577605

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To hike and explore the southwest canyon country is to experience a world unlike any other, and award-winning author Brian Lane places his nearly twenty years experience hiking throughout this area to good use in detailing day hikes and backpacking excursions. Covering the ancient physiographic Colorado Plateau, the region today known colloquially as the Four Corners encompasses eight national parks, ten national monuments and a national recreation area. To hike and explore the southwest canyon country is to experience a world unlike any other, and award-winning author Brian Lane places his nearly twenty years experience hiking throughout this area to good use in detailing trails, permits and logistics, safety concerns, proper gear, wildlife and geology, and contact information for local services. The book includes detailed maps and trailhead directions, as well as beautiful color photographs which will kindle the desire to trek this area yourself.



Hikernut's Grand Canyon Companion: A Guide to Hiking and Backpacking the Most Popular Trails Into the Canyon (Second Edition)

Author : Brian Lane

Publisher : The Countryman Press

Page : 96 pages

File Size : 38,61 MB

Release : 2013-01-07

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1581571607

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Thinking about hiking into the Grand Canyon? If so, this book is for you. Covering the Central Corridor Trails (including Bright Angel, South Kaibab, and North Kaibab Trails), which provide spectacular views and are among the most popular routes, this guide has everything potential hikers need to safely navigate the canyon. Over 250 people are rescued from the Inner Canyon each year. Don't become a statistic—read this book! Along with trail descriptions, a comprehensive gear list, rules and restrictions, hiking tips and trip planning ideas, award-winning author Brian J. Lane offers practical advice gleaned from over twenty years of hiking in and around the Grand Canyon and throughout the United States and Canada. Packed with beautiful full-color photos, illustrations, charts, tables and maps, this book is perfect for first time canyon explorers, and was chosen by the IBPA as a Benjamin Franklin Award Winning Finalist in 2008.



Hikernut's Grand Canyon Companion

Author : Brian J. Lane

Publisher : A Sense of Nature

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 43,64 MB

Release : 2008-09

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9780979023002

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Designed especially for the first-time day hiker or backpacker, this common sense guide contains everything needed to enjoy a fresh perspective and get below the rim of one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world: the Grand Canyon. Included is advice on equipment, permits, rules and restrictions, trail descriptions, and other tips—all geared toward the most popular, easily accessible, and well-maintained trails. Complete with full-color maps and photos, this beautiful guidebook provides prospective hikers with a real sense of what it takes to hike the canyon.



The Best of the Southwest

Author : Steve Carr

Publisher : Best of the Southwest

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 45,68 MB

Release : 2018-06-11

Category : Travel

ISBN : 9781543928945

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Book Description

Divided into two parts, featuring a 7-day and a 14-day trip out of the hub city of Salt Lake City, Utah. It covers a rather loosely defined geographical area of Eastern Utah ... Flaming Gorge, Dinosaur National Monument, The Wedge and Buckhorn Wash area of the San Rafael River, Arches National Park, Moab, Canyonlands National Park, the Abajo and Manti-LaSal Mountains, unique Mormon towns like Monticello, Blanding, and Bluff, the San Juan River and Mexican Hat, the Goosenecks, the Moki Dugway, Muley Twist, Cedar Mesa and Grand Gulch, Natural Bridges and the infamous Bears Ears, White Canyon, the weird crossroads town of Hanksville and the spooky ghost town of Hite on the dried up shores of Lake Powell, Goblin Valley, Capitol Reef, Fish Lake, the volcanic hills of the Koosharem Valley, the techno-towns of Provo and Orem, and then back to the grand Temple in Salt Lake City.



Hiking the Southwest's Canyon Country

Author : Sandra Hinchman

Publisher : The Mountaineers Books

Page : 308 pages

File Size : 13,39 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9780898869491

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* 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.



The Rough Guide to Southwest USA

Author : Greg Ward

Publisher : Rough Guides UK

Page : 556 pages

File Size : 37,95 MB

Release : 2009-10-01

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1848363818

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The Rough Guide to Southwest USA is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Southwest USA has to offer. Discover the spectacular extremes of landscape; from scenic national parks, ancient sites of New Mexico and Arizona's Grand Canyon and Apache trail, to unique cities like Santa Fe, vintage Americana, Wild West towns and the lively nightlife of Las Vegas. Packed with reliable, up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in the Southwest region of the USA, recommended restaurants and bars in Southwest USA and tips on the best shopping and festivals in Southwest USA for all budgets. Comprehensive coverage of the whole of New Mexico & Arizona, all of Utah's fabulous national parks, Las Vegas in Nevada and much of Southwest Colorado make this guide the perfect companion to one of the best road trip destinations in America. Features historical descriptions of the abandoned ruins of the Ancestral Puebloans, today's Native Americans, Southwest movie locations, and adobe architecture plus expert tips for hikes and other outdoor activities. Explore all corners of Southwest USA with the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Southwest USA.



Hiking Southwest Canyon Country

Author : Sandra Hinchman

Publisher : Mountaineers Books

Page : 363 pages

File Size : 46,45 MB

Release : 2019-09-27

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1680511475

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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.



Hiking Canyonlands and Arches National Parks

Author : Bill Schneider

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 243 pages

File Size : 11,87 MB

Release : 2013-02-05

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0762794658

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Lace up your boots and sample more than sixty of the finest hiking trails in southeastern Utah, where the breathtaking canyons, multicolored sandstone arches, and magnificent spires of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks provide the setting for countless outdoor adventures. Let veteran hiker Bill Schneider lead you past eight sandstone arches on the Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park; take you over slickrock to the Harvest Scene panel in the remote Maze District; and show you the sweeping view of White Rim Country through awesome Mesa Arch in the Island in the Sky District. With Hiking Canyonlands and Arches National Parks in hand, you'll discover the most spectacular trails and amazing scenery Utah's red rock country has to offer. Inside you'll find: Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails In-depth trail information Difficulty ratings for each hike Detailed trail maps GPS coordinates for all trailheads Outstanding color photography Whether you're a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest in Hiking Canyonlands and Arches National Parks.



Your Guide to the National Parks of the Southwest

Author : Michael Joseph Oswald

Publisher : Stone Road Press

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 23,3 MB

Release : 2017-01-01

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1621280721

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Please note this is part of a larger work, Your Guide to the National Parks, which is also available in paperback and electronic versions. The full version includes suggested trips, best of the best lists, and a few other introductory sections. All of the media (photos and maps) for these electronic books must be downloaded/viewed on the web. This e-book covers Rocky Mountain, Great Sand Dunes, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Mesa Verde, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Canyon, and Great Basin National Parks.



Moon Arches & Canyonlands National Parks

Author : W. C. McRae

Publisher : Moon Travel

Page : 338 pages

File Size : 25,70 MB

Release : 2017-05-09

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1631215051

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Moon Travel Guides: Find Your Adventure! Forge your own path through the rock arches, canyon-carving rivers, and ever-present ancient cultures of Southeastern Utah with Moon Arches & Canyonlands National Parks. Moon Arches & Canyonlands National Parks features: Full coverage of both national parks and their surrounding areas, with chapters covering Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Moab, and the Southeastern Corner Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughout Itineraries for every timeline and budget, ranging from one day in each park to a week-long trip covering both, including the best ways to avoid the crowds The top activities and unique ideas for exploring each park: Climb dramatic stone bridges and slickrock bluffs to Delicate Arch, and find the perfect spot for a red rock photo-op. Join a ranger-led hike through Arches' Fiery Furnace, or a half-day rafting tour down the Colorado River. Hike to mesa-top vistas, mountain bike through high-desert canyons, and explore countless backcountry trails. Visit the Ancestral Puebloan preservation at Hovenweep National Monument, and enjoy a couple microbrews with mountain biking locals in Moab Strategies for getting to both parks and traveling between them Honest advice on when to go, what to pack, and where to stay inside and outside the park, including the best places to pitch a tent, park your RV, or relax at a B&B Coverage of gateway cities and towns, including Bluff and Moab Up-to-date information on park fees, passes, and reservations Expert tips from seasoned explorers W.C. McRae and Judy Jewell for travelers looking to go hiking, biking, climbing, rafting, and more, plus essential health and safety information Detailed hike descriptions with individual trail maps, marked with duration, elevation change, and effort Recommendations for families, LGBTQ+ travelers, seniors, international visitors, travelers with disabilities, and traveling with pets Thorough background on the wildlife, terrain, culture, and history With Moon Arches & Canyonlands National Parks' curated advice, myriad activities, and expert insight, you can explore the parks your way. Exploring more of Utah's natural wonders? Try Moon Zion & Bryce. For full coverage of America's national parks, check out Moon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 59 National Parks.