Hiking the Southwest's Canyon Country

Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.: Mountaineers, 1990. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2. Hinchman, Hannah - Maps. 255 Pages Indexed. This book is in Near Fine condition with flawless interior text and illustration pages. Each day the canyon country of the Southwest brings a different adventure, from ancient Native American villages to gold-rush ghost towns, from the wildly rushing white water of the Colorado River to the brilliantly colored, echoing canyons of prehistoric waterway. This book guides hikers of ever skill level through suggested, day-to-day, two- to three-week itineraries of day hikes backpacks, and scenic drives to the best sites of the region. Besides the featured daily routes, the itineraries include a Iist of optional outings. A helpful pre-trip planning section covers hiking and driving in the desert, safety, pests, hygiene, what to bring, maps, and background information on the area. Discover the Enchantment of the Southwest. There are more than 100 ruins in Canyon de Chelly and a Sacred Shrine at Stone Lions. The World's largest Natural Span is at Rainbow Bridge. The Sand Pipes are near Devils Garden. And the Amphitheater of Spires is at Bryce Canyon. The Pictographs are at Black Dragon Canyon. Don't miss the Archaic cliff dwellings in Mule Canyon.