70 Common Cacti of the Southwest
by Pierre C. Fishcer
70 Common Cacti of the Southwest is an indispensable guide to the names, characteristics, and range of the cacti you are most likely to encounter in this extraordinary region.
A Zion Canyon Reader and History
by Nathan N. Waite and Reid L. Neilson
A Zion Canyon Reader is a collection of historical and literary accounts that presents diverse perspectives on Zion Canyon—and the surrounding southern Utah region—through the eyes of native inhabitants, pioneer settlers, boosters, explorers, artists, park rangers, developers, and spiritual seekers. Through the pages of this book, both the newest visitors to Zion and those who return to the park again and again will come to understand what this place has meant to different people over the centuries.
An Introduction to Grand Canyon Prehistory
by Christopher M. Coder
This overview of Grand Canyon prehistory is a comprehensive but popular look at the people who have inhabited the Grand Canyon region for the past twelve thousand years. It includes chapters on the architecture, art, and tools of the prehistoric Puebloan people, as well as information about modern-day Native Americans.
Ancient Landscapes of the Colorado Plateau
by Ron Blakey and Wayne Ranney
Detailed yet accessible text that covers the geology of the plateau in a way non-geologists can appreciate. More than 100 full-color photographs, diagrams, and illustrations. ISBN: 978-1934656037.
Archaeology of the Southwest
by Linda S Cordell
This book is the go-to text and reference for anyone interested in Southwest archaeology. It provides a comprehensive summary of the major themes and topics central to modern interpretation and practice. ISBN: 978-1598746754.
Arches to Zion: A Guide to the Scenery and Geology of the Colorado Plateau Between Utah's National Parks
by Scott M. Ritter and Thomas H. Morris
The geological scenery that brings visitors to Utah's five national parks does not start and stop at the park boundaries. This richly illustrated book provides interested travelers with mile-by-mile insights into the geological and human history of the area between Utah's world-famous national parks.
Birds of the Southwest: Your Way to Easily Identify Backyard Birds
by Stan Tekiela
Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling bird field guides and featuring 140 Southwest birds of Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, West Texas, and Utah, the booklet is organized by color for quick and easy bird identification. Narrow your choices by color, and view detailed photographs of just a few birds at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.
Canyonlands Country: Geology of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks
by Donald L. Baars
Canyonlands Country offers a unique geological history of this awesome landscape, in language understandable by the non-geologist.
Four Corners: History, Land, and People of the Desert Southwest
by Kenneth A. Brown
In this masterful tour de force of nature writing, Kenneth Brown explores one of the most awe-inspiring regions on earth -- the Four Corners of Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. Weaving together its geological, ecological and human histories, he presents a unique portrait of this ruggedly beautiful landscape that goes beyond mere description to give readers a true sense of the land in all its richness.
Providing a fresh perspective on a region currently enjoying an upwelling of interest, Four Corners is a fascinating study of one of the world's great wonders -- compelling reading for all science, nature, anthropology and travel aficionados.
Geology of Utah's Parks and Monuments
by Sprinkel et. al
This book is a valuable resource for geologists, teachers, students, and visitors from around the globe, making it the most popular publication of the Utah Geological Association. Experience the geological features of Utah's iconic parks and monuments firsthand with this comprehensive guide. The highly anticipated fourth edition has been updated to incorporate the latest research and discoveries, making it the go-to source for geologists, educators, students, and tourists alike.
Geology Underfoot in Southern Utah
by Richard L. Orndorff
Geology Underfoot in Southern Utah explores the stories behind 33 handpicked sites--some world-famous, others off the beaten path. Marvel at tales of ancient eruptions, deserts, seas, and swamps; the movements of massive rock units over eons; and the rock's interactions with the life above it, including humankind. Along the way, residents and travelers will visit dinosaur trackways, old mines, rock glaciers, oysters in the desert, and much more. The authors include sites in Zion National Park, Natural Bridges National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Escalante State Park, Fremont Indian State Park, the La Sal Mountains, and many more.
Highway 12
by Christian Probasco
Hole-in-the-Rock
by David E. Miller
An awe-inspiring account of one of the epic pioneer journeys. Includes small personal stories. The book is well-written and easy to read. ISBN: 978-0963992413.
Landscapes of Utah's Geologic Past
by Thomas H Morris
A summary of Utah's fascinating geologic history, featuring illustrative photos from Utah's National Parks
Life in Stone
by Christa Sadeler
A book on time and fossils of the Colorado plateau. ISBN: 978-1934656686.
Outlaw Tales of Utah
by Michael Rutter
Meet the Wild Bunch, a notorious group of rustlers, bandits, and wannabe outlaws who tore up the Wild West in the late 1800s then sought refuge between heists hanging out and hiding out in Utah. Outlaw Tales of Utah uncovers their astonishing true stories, as well as those of equally raucous but lesser-known outlaws.
Rock Art of the Grand Canyon Region
by Don D. Christensen, Jerry Dickey, and Steven M. Freers
The rich photography and narrative in this book presents an overview of approximately 5,000 years of Native American rock art painted and engraved on the canyon walls and boulders within the greater Grand Canyon region, an area stretching south from the Arizona-Utah border to the Mogollon Rim.
Shadows of Time - The Geology of Bryce Canyon National Park
by Frank Decourten
Shadows of time is a clearly written book about the geology of Bryce Canyon, and a beautifully photographed look at the astonishing colors, textures and shapes of this landscape.
If you enjoy the fantastic hoodoo and the trees that cling to the rocky ledges you will love this book.
The Grand Staircase at Kanab Creek in 1879
by C.D. Walcott
It chronicles Charles Doolittle Walcott's 1879 expedition to measure the Grand Canyon's "third dimension" at Kanab Creek. The book includes historical documents like Walcott's diaries, original sketches, and photos, as well as modern aerial panoramas, maps, and color photographs.
Traces of Fremont: Society and Rock Art in Ancient Utah
by Steven R Simms
This volume places Fremont rock art studies in this contemporary context. Author Steven Simms offers an innovative model of Fremont society, politics, and worldview using the principles of analogy and current archaeological evidence. Simms takes readers on a trip back in time by describing what a typical Fremont hamlet or residential area might have looked like a thousand years ago, including the inhabitants' daily activities. François Gohier's captivating photographs of Fremont art and artifacts offer an engaging complement to Simms's text, aiding us in our understanding of the lives of these ancient people.
Water, Rock, & Time: The Geologic Story of Zion National Park
by Robert Eves
Tells the story of the formation of Zion Canyon in 132 pages, and contains more than 120 of the most inspiring photos of Zion National Park ever published. This is one of Zion Natural History Association's most popular publications. ISBN: 978-0915630424.
Wildflowers of the Desert Southwest
by Meg Quimm
Field guide to 80 of the most common desert wildflowers.
Wildflowers of Utah's Colorado Plateau
by Deborah J. Clark
Wildflowers of Utah's Colorado Plateau is an essential field guide designed to help plant lovers identify native wildflowers and shrubs throughout southern Utah. This book contains descriptions of 232 species (over 40 that are endemic species not addressed in other field guides), 238 color photographs, 83 line drawings, and an illustrated glossary.
Wildflowers of Zion National Park
by Stanley L. Welsh
Covers 120 of the common plants found within Zion National Park. Includes full-color photographs of each. ISBN: 9780915630271.
