Arizona is known for its exceptional variety of topography and ecosystems. From stands of saguaro cacti and plunging canyons to high alpine forests, many are fragile areas in need of protection. All told, Arizona has some 92 wilderness areas, and author Tom Dollar provides informative descriptions for backcountry travelers wishing to explore those 65 areas accessible to the public. (Many areas are so remote they are virtually inaccessible.) This guidebook includes suggestions for hikers, along with insights into the unique natural history of such areas as Paria Canyon, Mazatzal, Organ Pipe, and Kachina Peaks wildernesses. Outdoor photographer Jerry Sieve's dramatic photographs illustrate each of the areas described.
This latest volume in The Mountaineers' popular Exploring Wild Areas series takes a look at the year-round recreational opportunities available in the Grand Canyon State. Whether you're a hiker, cross-country skier, climber, paddler, or back-packer, this handy guide will show you the best ways to explore these diverse wilderness areas. With detailed profiles on the state's forests, deserts, canyons, and meadows. Exploring Arizona's Wild Areas includes 84 area and trail maps, information on terrain and elevation, historical background, special tips for "keeping your cool" in warmer temperatures, and more.--Cover
Lush canyons with Sycamore and cottonwood trees, rugged mountains with towering ponderosa pines and alligator juniper tree, hidden creeks and waterfalls, majestic deserts and wildflowers, prehisatoric ruins, abandoned mines, prospector camps and ranches--all in a National Forest Wilderness less than a hour from Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to providing directions to these spectacular places, this guide brings alive the colorful history of the Superstitions.
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 32. Chapters: National Wildlife Refuges in Arizona, Wilderness Areas of Arizona, Galiuro Wilderness, List of Arizona Wilderness Areas, Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, Sierra Estrella, Kanab Creek Wilderness, Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness, Superstition Mountains, Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, Tumamoc Hill, Warm Springs Wilderness, Baboquivari Peak Wilderness, Wet Beaver Wilderness, Rincon Mountains, Arrastra Mountain Wilderness, Mount Trumbull Wilderness, Kachina Peaks Wilderness, Eagletail Mountains Wilderness, Upper Burro Creek Wilderness, Havasu Wilderness, Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness, Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness, Coyote Mountains Wilderness, Imperial Reservoir, Sycamore Canyon, West Clear Creek Wilderness, Hells Canyon Wilderness, Aubrey Peak Wilderness, San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge, Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area, Muggins Mountains Wilderness, Mount Tipton Wilderness, Harquahala Mountains, Fishhooks Wilderness, Needle's Eye Wilderness, Salt River Canyon Wilderness, Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge, Trigo Mountains Wilderness, Hummingbird Springs Wilderness, Kendrick Mountain Wilderness, Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, Cabeza Prieta Wilderness, Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge, Apache Creek Wilderness, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, Fossil Springs Wilderness, Canelo Hills Cienega Reserve, Mount Logan Wilderness, Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness, Paiute Wilderness, East Cactus Plain Wilderness, Salome Wilderness, Sierra Ancha Wilderness, San Pedro River Preserve, List of Wildlife Refuges of the Lower Colorado River Valley. Excerpt: Galiuro Wilderness is a 76,317-acre (309 km) wilderness area encompassing the mid to upper slopes of the Galiuro Mountains. It is...
The Southwestern state of Arizona offers spectacular scenery, thrilling adventures and a mix of Native American, Hispanic and Anglo cultures, plus more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Arizona and the Grand Canyon, a comprehensive full-color guide to this epic region, covering its many national parks and wilderness areas, as well as charming towns like Bisbee and Patagonia and the cities of Phoenix and Tucson.
Now, for the first time, Arizona visitors and residents can set out on any part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail with a 'bible' of the trail's twists and turns, its flora and fauna, and its geology. In an easy-to-use format, Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail serves up the 800-mile trail, section by section (43 altogether) so that day-hikers as well as thru-hikers can feel confident about the route. Inspired by the magnificence of the scenery, wildlife, and diversity of terrain, this new book is an irreplaceable source for any hiker, mountain biker, or equestrian heading for the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
Since the passage of the Wilderness Act of 1964, Congress has designated 41 wilderness areas in Colorado, totaling some 3.4 million acres ranging from desert sagebrush to alpine crags. In addition, other undeveloped areas and national parklands have been proposed for wilderness status. In its newly revised second edition, The Complete Guide to Colorado's Wilderness Areas continues to serve as the foremost guide to these magnificent wild places.
The world-famous Grand Canyon is only one of Arizona's spectacular natural features. Arizona encompasses over 90 wilderness areas, more than 15 national parks and monuments, and the largest national forest in the country. Expansive mesas, high peaks, and snaking canyons create a dynamic landscape and reflect a rich geologic and human history. Backpacking Arizona is the only guide devoted to overnight trips in the state. You'll discover the maze of side canyons and hidden grottos in the Grand Canyon's untrammeled backcountry, historic pioneer trails on the Mogollon Rim, the little-traveled Blue Range, and the legendary Superstition Mountains in the Sonoran Desert.
Insight Guides: Inspiring your next adventure The Southwestern state of Arizona offers spectacular scenery, thrilling adventures and a mix of Native American, Hispanic and Anglo cultures, plus more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide Arizona and the Grand Canyon, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this epic region, covering its many national parks and wilderness areas, as well as charming towns like Bisbee and Patagonia and the cities of Phoenix and Tucson. Inside Insight Guide Arizona and the Grand Canyon: A fully-updated edition by our expert USA author. Stunning, specially-commissioned new photography that brings this breath-taking region and its people to life. Highlights of the state's top attractions, from Monument Valley and the Canyon de Chelly to cultural centers and world-class museums, in our Best of Arizona. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole state, from the canyons of the north to the deserts and mountains of the south, via the vibrant capital Phoenix. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip, including our independent selection of the best restaurants. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-color print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine
