Author: Robert H. Webb
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
THIS AMBITIOUS BOOK will enthrall armchair naturalists and river runners alike, offering a stunning tour through the natural, environmental, and human history of Cataract Canyon, a seventeen-mile run of free-flowing river above Lake Powell in the canyonlands of southern Utah. Setting the stage with preliminary chapters on geology and hydrology, prehistory and geography, biology, and river-running history the authors take the reader on a downriver journey, narrating an exploration of the river that is breathtaking in scope. From the plants and animals that live along its banks to the humans who seek out its rapids, from the wind and water that continue to shape the landscape to the government agencies that seek to control it, all of these become stories woven into the larger fabric of a beautiful, fragile, complex ecosystem where change--whether good or bad--is inevitable.
Cataract Canyon
Author: Robert H. Webb
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
THIS AMBITIOUS BOOK will enthrall armchair naturalists and river runners alike, offering a stunning tour through the natural, environmental, and human history of Cataract Canyon, a seventeen-mile run of free-flowing river above Lake Powell in the canyonlands of southern Utah. Setting the stage with preliminary chapters on geology and hydrology, prehistory and geography, biology, and river-running history the authors take the reader on a downriver journey, narrating an exploration of the river that is breathtaking in scope. From the plants and animals that live along its banks to the humans who seek out its rapids, from the wind and water that continue to shape the landscape to the government agencies that seek to control it, all of these become stories woven into the larger fabric of a beautiful, fragile, complex ecosystem where change--whether good or bad--is inevitable.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
THIS AMBITIOUS BOOK will enthrall armchair naturalists and river runners alike, offering a stunning tour through the natural, environmental, and human history of Cataract Canyon, a seventeen-mile run of free-flowing river above Lake Powell in the canyonlands of southern Utah. Setting the stage with preliminary chapters on geology and hydrology, prehistory and geography, biology, and river-running history the authors take the reader on a downriver journey, narrating an exploration of the river that is breathtaking in scope. From the plants and animals that live along its banks to the humans who seek out its rapids, from the wind and water that continue to shape the landscape to the government agencies that seek to control it, all of these become stories woven into the larger fabric of a beautiful, fragile, complex ecosystem where change--whether good or bad--is inevitable.
Geology of Canyonlands and Cataract Canyon
Author: Four Corners Geological Society. Field Conference
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canyonlands National Park (Utah)
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canyonlands National Park (Utah)
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
The Geologic Story of Canyonlands National Park
Author: Stanley William Lohman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canyonlands National Park (Utah)
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canyonlands National Park (Utah)
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Geology of Canyonlands and Cataract Canyon
Author: Donald L. Baars
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Canyonlands Country
Author: Donald L. Baars
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
A 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
Publisher:
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
A 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
Canyon Country
Author: Sandra N. Eldredge
Publisher: Utah Geological Survey
ISBN: 1557913730
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
This vast rock desert in southeastern Utah showcases deep, colorful canyons, majestic natural monuments pictured in western movies, a fantasy land of towering pinnacles and slot canyons, rock arches and bridges, and breathtaking vistas atop mesas. Much can be seen by car, and more of this endlessly intriguing country is accessible by foot, mountain bike, four-wheel-drive vehicle, or watercraft. You do not have to be a geologist to enjoy or interpret the scenery, for the rocks easily divulge their stories of forming in seas or on land, in deserts or in deltas, in rivers or along beaches. What a fascinating heritage: dinosaurs once sauntered through lush lowlands leaving huge footprints in mud that has now turned to rock, vast sand dunes that drifted across the area are preserved as large sweeping lines in sandstone walls, and oceans that once covered this region left fossilized corals and seashells embedded in limestone. This guide introduces you to the rocks’ stories, to enhance your travels and your appreciation of the region. Along designated scenic byways, which are portrayed at the end of this pamphlet, look for the specific features described here and learn what their journey has been as you make yours. During your visit, tread lightly on this delicate land so that the pristine and unique landscape remains unchanged. Desert soils are extremely fragile; minimize your impact by staying on roads or marked trails.
Publisher: Utah Geological Survey
ISBN: 1557913730
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
This vast rock desert in southeastern Utah showcases deep, colorful canyons, majestic natural monuments pictured in western movies, a fantasy land of towering pinnacles and slot canyons, rock arches and bridges, and breathtaking vistas atop mesas. Much can be seen by car, and more of this endlessly intriguing country is accessible by foot, mountain bike, four-wheel-drive vehicle, or watercraft. You do not have to be a geologist to enjoy or interpret the scenery, for the rocks easily divulge their stories of forming in seas or on land, in deserts or in deltas, in rivers or along beaches. What a fascinating heritage: dinosaurs once sauntered through lush lowlands leaving huge footprints in mud that has now turned to rock, vast sand dunes that drifted across the area are preserved as large sweeping lines in sandstone walls, and oceans that once covered this region left fossilized corals and seashells embedded in limestone. This guide introduces you to the rocks’ stories, to enhance your travels and your appreciation of the region. Along designated scenic byways, which are portrayed at the end of this pamphlet, look for the specific features described here and learn what their journey has been as you make yours. During your visit, tread lightly on this delicate land so that the pristine and unique landscape remains unchanged. Desert soils are extremely fragile; minimize your impact by staying on roads or marked trails.
Geology of the Green River Desert-cataract Canyon Region
Author: Arthur Alan Baker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
The Geologic Story of Canyonlands National Park
Author: Stanley William Lohman
Publisher: Alpha Edition
ISBN: 9789355751416
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The book, "" The Geologic Story of Canyonlands National Park "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
Publisher: Alpha Edition
ISBN: 9789355751416
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The book, "" The Geologic Story of Canyonlands National Park "", has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.
Geometry and Growth of Grabens, Lower Red Lake Canyon Area, Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Author: Albert W. Stromquist
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canyonlands National Park (Utah)
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canyonlands National Park (Utah)
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Geology of Cataract Canyon and Vicinity
Author: John Arthur Campbell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canyonlands National Park (Utah)
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canyonlands National Park (Utah)
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description