Ron Adkison Boeken

Fine, detailed guide to all the recognizable trails in the park (most are not maintained, some barely perceptible). Introduced by warnings, geology, maps, camping, planning. The hikes section begins with a general description, distance, difficulty, hiking time, condition, elevation change, water availability, water cache spots, best season, camping regulations, map's, mileage of key points, and elevation profile. The hike description covers quality of trail, general route, intimate view of obscure places, plants, geology, camp sites realistic hiking times. Falcon has released four other Hiking ... guides recently: Yellowstone, and Oregon's Three Sisters Country, as well as Touring California & Nevada Hot Springs.

Ron Adkison, author of our popular, Utah's National Parks, selects his favorite short trips in five major parks: Arches, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Zion. Even if you have only a limited amount of time to explore these incredible parks, the short routes described here let you stretch your legs, smell the sage, and feel the wind in your face. Maps and information on park services and interpretive activities are included.

Discover soaring sandstone cliffs, ancient rock-art, sun-baked desert, and open woodlands of pinyon and juniper. Up-to-date trail and campground information are featured in this second edition and 124 different hikes are detailed. Includes descriptions of desert geology, plants and animals, and a topographic map for each hike.