Hiking Arizona's Geology

Hiking Arizona's Geology
Author: Ivo Lucchitta
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2001-10-19
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594853061

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* Other titles in the series are extremely popular * All necessary geologic terms are defined * Written at a level easy for readers to understand Arizona's geology is complex and its landscape varied. Yet, with Hiking Arizona's Geology as a companion, curious hikers with little or no background in geology can learn about Arizona's geologic features while enjoying some of the state's most scenic hiking trails. Fifty-five hikes organized by Arizona's three major geologic provinces are detailed, accompanied by information on the landscape encountered on each trail.

Hiking Grand Canyon's Geology

Hiking Grand Canyon's Geology
Author: Terri Cook
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2003-12-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594851891

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* Part of the popular Hiking Geology series * Appendices cover additional geologic information for the non-geologist * Everything needed to plan the trip, including information about permits, lodging and camping, mule rides, and recommended day trips Etched on the Grand Canyon's steep walls are stories of how this majestic landscape came to be: volcanic islands, stark deserts, and tranquil seas come and gone, and histories of plants and animals that have made this place their home. You'll see this story up close on the trail with the help of Hiking the Grand Canyon's Geology. In eighteen excursions, there's something for everyone-from the most popular rim-to-river trails (Havasu Canyon Trail) to gentle, half-day rim walks (Red Butte Trail) to rugged and remote multi-day backpack trips (Lava Falls Route). Geologists Lon Abbott and Teri Cook both teach at Prescott College in Prescott, Arizona, where they lead hiking trips to study geology in the field.

Hiking the Grand Canyon's Geology

Hiking the Grand Canyon's Geology
Author: Lon Abbott
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2004
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780898868951

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A guide to the Grand Canyon for rim walkers, day hikers, and serious backpackers, presented from the point of view of geologists. An overview introduces readers to the area's geological history, followed by detailed narratives of 18 hikes. For each hike the authors explore a geological theme, focusing on aspects of the canyon's evolution that are particularly well-illustrated along its length. Basic information such as trail length, elevation change, and difficulty level starts each chapter.

Hiking Arizona's Geology

Hiking Arizona's Geology
Author: Ivo Lucchitta
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2001
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780898867305

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-- All necessary geologic terms are defined -- Written at a level easy for readers to understand Arizona's geology is complex and its landscape varied. Yet, with Hiking Arizona's Geology as a companion, curious hikers with little or no background in g

Hiking the Southwest's Geology

Hiking the Southwest's Geology
Author: Ralph Lee Hopkins
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2002
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780898868562

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Hiking the Southwest's Geology: Four Corners Region takes curious hikers on a journey through time that explores the Colorado Plateau-an immense land of canyons, mesas, and isolated mountain ranges in the American Southwest. Hopkins' stunning color photography brings the Four Corners Region to life in dazzling detail.

Geology of Arizona

Geology of Arizona
Author: Dale Nations
Publisher:
Total Pages: 284
Release: 1996
Genre: Science
ISBN:

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Hiking the Southwest's Geology

Hiking the Southwest's Geology
Author: Ralph Hopkins
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2002-12-27
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594851697

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Hiking the Southwest's Geology: Four Corners Region takes curious hikers on a journey through time that explores the Colorado Plateau -- an immense land of canyons, mesas, and isolated mountain ranges in the American Southwest. Divided into representative geologic provinces/areas, author Ralph Hopkins specifies distinct geologic or scenic features and provides information about what makes each province unique. He describes each hike from the perspective of the geologic evolution of the landscape while exploring basic geologic concepts and providing a framework for understanding the major forces that have shaped the land. Hopkins' stunning color photography brings the Four Corners Region to life in dazzling detail.

Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail

Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail
Author: Matthew Nelson
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2014-01-07
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0899977472

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Now, for the first time, Arizona visitors and residents can set out on any part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail with a 'bible' of the trail's twists and turns, its flora and fauna, and its geology. In an easy-to-use format, Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail serves up the 800-mile trail, section by section (43 altogether) so that day-hikers as well as thru-hikers can feel confident about the route. Inspired by the magnificence of the scenery, wildlife, and diversity of terrain, this new book is an irreplaceable source for any hiker, mountain biker, or equestrian heading for the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

Grand Canyon Geology

Grand Canyon Geology
Author: Stanley S. Beus
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2003
Genre: Science
ISBN:

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This second edition of the leading book on Grand Canyon geology contains the most recent discoveries and interpretations of the origin and history of the canyon. It includes two entirely new chapters: one on debris flow in the Canyon and one on Holocene deposits in the canyon. All chapters have been updated where necessary and all photographs have been replaced or re-screened for better resolution. Written by acknowledged experts in stratigraphy, paleontology, structural geology, geomorphology, volcanism, and seismology, this book offers a wealth of information for students, geologists, and general readers interested in acquiring an understanding of the geological history of this great natural wonder.