Wildlife Guide: 125 of Arizona's Native Species, a publication of Arizona Highways, features the state's most frequently viewed mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish. It was authored by Brooke Bessesen, a well-known naturalist and author. The book is geared toward hikers, campers, wildlife lovers and outdoors enthusiasts. Arizona Highways, which has been published since 1925, has subscribers in all 50 states and more than 120 countries, and is regarded around the world as the authority on Arizona travel.

Safe Passages brings together in a single volume the latest information on the emerging science of road ecology as it relates to mitigating interactions between roads and wildlife. This practical handbook of tools and examples is designed to assist individuals and organizations thinking about or working toward reducing road-wildlife impacts. The book provides: an overview of the importance of habitat connectivity with regard to roads current planning approaches and technologies for mitigating the impacts of highways on both terrestrial and aquatic species different facets of public participation in highway-wildlife connectivity mitigation projects case studies from partnerships across North America that highlight successful on-the-ground implementation of ecological and engineering solutions recent innovative highway-wildlife mitigation developments Detailed case studies span a range of scales, from site-specific wildlife crossing structures, to statewide planning for habitat connectivity, to national legislation. Contributors explore the cooperative efforts that are emerging as a result of diverse organizations—including transportation agencies, land and wildlife management agencies, and nongovernmental organizations—finding common ground to tackle important road ecology issues and problems. Safe Passages is an important new resource for local-, state-, and national-level managers and policymakers working on road-wildlife issues, and will appeal to a broad audience including scientists, agency personnel, planners, land managers, transportation consultants, students, conservation organizations, policymakers, and citizens engaged in road-wildlife mitigation projects.

Find the best sites for seeing wildlife and the habitats in which they live. Each entry includes details about the site, notes about the animals you may see and several photos. Plus, a rating system lets you know which sites are √ ̈can√≠t miss.√Æ

Here's an easy-to-follow, illustrated guide that combines information about the basics of film and digital photography; details about different types of photography, such as landscape, architecture, and people and events; and specific information about photographing the defining locations in Arizona, including the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley, and the Mogollon Rim.

Arizona's extraordinary high-mountain streams, desert rivers, ponds, and large lakes present world-class fishing opportunities to anglers of every description, and this book describes 181 of the state's most-productive spots to pursue that goal. The book includes expert descriptions of each fishery, directions to get there, maps, lists of amenities, GPS coordinates, fishing tips, historical notes, and other information applicable to each location. Serious anglers, total beginners, and families just looking for a few hours of outdoor fun will find this book an excellent guide to exploring the state's waters and casting a line in hopes of hauling in a few big ones. Also included: sections on urban fishing, "fishing 101" guidelines, teaching glossary, and a list of helpful resources-plus full-color illustrations of Arizona's sport fish. Book jacket.

A technical rock-climbing guide to the Sedona, Arizona area.