Hiking Arizona's Geology
Title | Hiking Arizona's Geology PDF eBook |
Author | Ivo Lucchitta |
Publisher | The Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | 294 |
Release | 2001-10-19 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1594853061 |
* 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 the Grand Canyon's Geology
Title | Hiking the Grand Canyon's Geology PDF eBook |
Author | Lon Abbott |
Publisher | The Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | 328 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780898868951 |
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 the Southwest's Geology
Title | Hiking the Southwest's Geology PDF eBook |
Author | Ralph Hopkins |
Publisher | The Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | 292 |
Release | 2002-12-27 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1594851697 |
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.
Hiking Arizona's Geology
Title | Hiking Arizona's Geology PDF eBook |
Author | Ivo Lucchitta |
Publisher | The Mountaineers Books |
Total Pages | 294 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780898867305 |
-- 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
Roadside Geology of Colorado
Title | Roadside Geology of Colorado PDF eBook |
Author | Halka Chronic |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 338 |
Release | 1980 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN |
The year 1997 marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Roadside Geology Series. With nearly one million Roadside Geology books sold, Mountain Press strives to preserve the original intent of the series -- to provide scientific information in an engaging and accessible way for everyone interested in how the earth works.
A Guide to the Geology of Saguaro National Park
Title | A Guide to the Geology of Saguaro National Park PDF eBook |
Author | John V. Bezy |
Publisher | Arizona Geological Survey |
Total Pages | 47 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Geology |
ISBN |
Geology of Arizona
Title | Geology of Arizona PDF eBook |
Author | Dale Nations |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 284 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN |
Geology of Arizona Second Edition