Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 1006
Book Description
Bulletin
Author: Upon Destiny's Song
Author: Mike EricksenPublisher:
ISBN: 9780988360426
Category : CD-ROMs
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Chapters alternate between a novelization of the life of Ericksen's Danish Mormon pioneers and Ericksen's memoirs of his own life in the present day.
The National Park Architecture Sourcebook
Author: Harvey H. KaiserPublisher: Princeton Architectural Press
ISBN: 9781568987422
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
"In one accessible, engaging, and easy-to-use volume readers will find historical context, directions, factual information, and analytical architectural analysis for more than two hundred places of interest across the United States. The traveler (armchair, behind the wheel, or on foot), the researcher (seeking a comprehensive view of some of America's greatest ideas and accomplishments), and the architect and landscape architect (seeking sources of inspiration) will find a rewarding journey inside this book."--BOOK JACKET.
The Guide to National Parks of the Southwest
Author: Nicky J. LeachPublisher: Western National Parks Association
ISBN: 1877856142
Category : National parks and reserves
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
A well-organized guide to 52 national parks in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. One of the most complete guides to the national parks ever written. Includes 53 maps and photos.
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2014
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 880
Book Description
A Collector's Guide to Rock, Mineral, & Fossil Localities of Utah
Author: James R. WilsonPublisher: Utah Geological Survey
ISBN: 1557913366
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
With the tremendous growth of population in this and neighboring states, there are more collectors than ever before and with the rapidly escalating prices for mineral and fossil specimens in the retail market, there is a great demand for displayable material. It has become necessary for professional geologists, hobby collectors, and commercial collectors to recognize each others existence and to try to work together within a framework of regulation, courtesy, and common sense so that material of scientific value is not lost and undue restrictions are not placed upon collecting. There is a continuing need for collectors and professionals to work together with resource managers and legislators to develop workable laws and rules affecting the collecting of minerals and fossils. This publication contains details information about collecting areas, divided by county to make for ease of use. Each collecting area contains information about the minerals, rocks, or fossils present, map recommendations, and other helpful tips on getting to the sites.
Utah
Author: Writers' Program (Utah)Publisher: US History Publishers
ISBN: 1603540431
Category : Automobile travel
Languages : en
Pages : 706
Book Description
Preserving Wilderness in Our National Parks
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : National parks and reserves
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Hiking the Southwest's Canyon Country
Author: Sandra HinchmanPublisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898869491
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
* 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.
Scenic Driving Utah
Author: Christy KarrasPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493035878
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Pack up the car and enjoy 28 drives through the scenic grandeur of the photographer’s paradise, rock hound’s nirvana, and geologist’s dream world that is Utah. Offering more than 1,500 miles of riding pleasure, this indispensable highway companion maps out short trips for exploring the Beehive State’s scenic byways and back roads. Discover Utah’s long and vibrant history, myriad outdoor recreational activities, and breathtaking scenery—including the fantastic rock formations of the Colorado Plateau; the Middle Rocky Mountain region, Utah’s northern mountain wonderland; and the forbidding yet fascinating Basin and Range region, with its treeless vistas, cracked earth, and huge dead sea. Along the way, stop and discover Native American rock art, picturesque small towns, canyon and alpine hiking trails, and the state’s mining, Pony Express, and Mormon history.