Exploring Canyonlands and Arches National Parks (Exploring Series)
The sedimentary cross-section views and eerie rock formations of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks can give visitors the impression that they've missed their turn and ended up on Mars. Bill Schneider gives a guided tour of this surreal land with descriptions of 63 hikes for Arches and the three regions of Canyonlands: the Maze, the Needles, and Island in the Sky. Hike descriptions include classics such as Balanced Rock, Fiery Furnace, Tower Arch, and Murphy Basin. No-frills is the name of the game here. You won't find too many amusing anecdotes, but their absence allows the guide to fit neatly in any pack.--Benjamin Tiffany