Southern Utah’s canyon country—thousands of square miles of arches, slot canyons, natural bridges, hoodoos, and flaming red sandstone as far as you can see. Where should you focus your time in such an immense landscape?
How can you be sure you’re not missing the best sites? What’s the inside story about the places you’re seeing? Utah Canyon Country: 20 Must-See Sites and Short Hikes will help you narrow down your choices and see the best that the region has to offer. You’ll be entertained by interesting local stories about each location, including:
- A recreational flyer who flew his fixed-wing plane through Corona Arch more than 400 times
- The professor who enjoyed his own private arch years before park rangers knew about it
- The 22-year-old wanderer who disappeared in the Escalante Canyons in 1934
- The origin of the huge crater in Canyonlands National Park that scientists have debated over for decades
The Book Includes:
- Easy-to-reach sites that can be accessed by all ages and family members
- Entertaining tales and history about each location
- Basic geology descriptions in easy-to-understand language
- Sidebars that point out sites along the way and longer adventures in the area
- Full-color original photographs by the author
