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Author: Donald L. Baars
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Published: 1993
Total Pages: 168
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA fine, lucid and lively description of that which makes southeast Utah the nation's most captivating region--the rocks. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author: Sandra Hinchman
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9780898869491
DOWNLOAD EBOOK* 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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Published: 2004
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780966085822
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guide to hiking trails and jeep roads in Canyonlands National Park, Utah, including 240 color and black & white photographs and 59 detailed trail maps
Author: Stefanie Payne
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Published: 2018-05
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780692926789
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.
Author: Sophie A. H. Osborn
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Published: 2007
Total Pages: 164
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKTen thousand years ago, the California condor's shadowraced across the rock faces of canyon walls throughout theSouthwest, but, over time, the majestic condor disappearedfrom this land--seemingly forever. Last seen in northernArizona in 1924, the California condor was on the brink ofextinction. In the early 1980s, scientists documented onlytwenty-two condors remaining in the wild, all in California.Thanks to a successful captive-breeding program, theirnumbers have increased dramatically, and dozens now flyfree over northern Arizona and southern Utah. Sophie A. H. Osborn's groundbreaking book, Condors inCanyon Country, tells the tragic but ultimately triumphantstory of the condors of the Grand Canyon region. A naturalstoryteller, Osborn has written an in-depth, highly personalnarrative that brings you along as the author and othercondor biologists struggle to ensure the survival of thespecies. The book's kaleidoscopic photographs of thesehuge birds flying free over the Southwest are nearly asbreathtaking as seeing California condors live. The onlybook of its kind, Condors in Canyon Country is a must-readfor anyone passionate about endangered species and whathumankind can do to save them.
Author: Michael R. Kelsey
Publisher: Kelsey Publishing (Utah)
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780944510292
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Damian Fagan
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780762770137
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis easy-to-use guide features: a tough, water-resistant cover and extra-durable binding, made to withstand vigorous field use; detailed descriptions and color photos of more than 200 plants; an introduction to the habitats and ecology the Canyonlands region; a primer on plant characteristics; and a glossary of botanical terms.
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Interior and Insular Affairs
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Published: 1971
Total Pages: 96
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: David Williams
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2020-05-01
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 1493048716
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPublished in cooperation with Canyonlands Natural History Association, this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated trailside reference describes more than 270 plants and animals plus geology of an area that includes nine national parks and monuments in the Southwest. A Naturalist's Guide to Canyon Country is the essential tool for exploring the northern Colorado Plateau, that vast province that encompasses eastern Utah, far western Colorado, and sections of northern Arizona and New Mexico. With this fully updated and revised guide in hand, you will gain a sympathetic understanding of the desert ecosystems that make up the region.
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on National Parks
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Published: 1964
Total Pages: 92
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