Arches National Park - Books

Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness Edward Abbey Annotation: The classic drama of a year alone as a ranger in a national park. "This book may well seem like a ride on a bucking bronco."--New York Times Book Review From the Publisher: When Desert Solitaire was first published in 1968, it became the focus of a nationwide cult. Rude and sensitive. Thought-provoking and mystical. Angry and loving. Both Abbey and this book are all of these and more. Here, the legendary author of The Monkey Wrench Gang, Abbey’s Road and many other critically acclaimed books vividly captures the essence of his life during three seasons as a park ranger in southeastern Utah. This is a rare view of a quest to experience nature in its purest form -- the silence, the struggle, the overwhelming beauty. But this is also the gripping, anguished cry of a man of character who challenges the growing exploitation of the wilderness by oil and mining interests, as well as by the tourist industry.Abbey’s observations and challenges remain as relevant now as the day he wrote them. Today, Desert Solitaire asks if any of our incalculable natural treasures can be saved before the bulldozers strike again. Our Price: $6.99

The Stolen Relic (Nancy Drew Girl Detective Series #7) Carolyn Keene From the Publisher: My friends and I knew before we got to Arches National Park that it’s full of red cliffs arches, and rock formations -- plenty of places for hiking, biking, and getting lost. It’s a good thing there are park rangers and guides to help tourist like us find our way. Or at east that’s what we thought, until of the guilds left for a second to investigate some noise, and never came back. It seems unlikely that a respected tour guide who knows the area like the back of her hand could just get lose. Something’s fishy. And you can bet I’m going to get to the bottom of this before I find my way home. Synopsis: As they head for the natural wonders of Arches National Park, Nancy and her friends leave thoughts of crime far behind them. Nancy, Bess, George, and Ned plan to spend their entire vacation hiking, biking, and sightseeing. But for ever-vigilant, ever-youthful girl detective Drew, crime never takes a holiday. This all-new novel places the beloved girl sleuth in a thoroughly 21st-century setting. Our Price: $4.99

Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness Edward Abbey Annotation: The classic drama of a year alone as a ranger in a national park. "This book may well seem like a ride on a bucking bronco."--New York Times Book Review From the Publisher: When Desert Solitaire was first published in 1968, it became the focus of a nationwide cult. Rude and sensitive. Thought-provoking and mystical. Angry and loving. Both Abbey and this book are all of these and more. Here, the legendary author of The Monkey Wrench Gang, Abbey’s Road and many other critically acclaimed books vividly captures the essence of his life during three seasons as a park ranger in southeastern Utah. This is a rare view of a quest to experience nature in its purest form -- the silence, the struggle, the overwhelming beauty. But this is also the gripping, anguished cry of a man of character who challenges the growing exploitation of the wilderness by oil and mining interests, as well as by the tourist industry.Abbey’s observations and challenges remain as relevant now as the day he wrote them. Today, Desert Solitaire asks if any of our incalculable natural treasures can be saved before the bulldozers strike again. Our Price: $14.00

Exploring Canyonlands and Arches National Parks Bill Schneider From the Publisher: The only available guidebook to all 62 trails and 22 backcountry roads in both parks. Our Price: $14.95

Hidden Utah: Including Salt Lake City, Park City, Moab, Arches, Zion, and Bryce Canyon Kurt Repanshek From the Publisher: From the many national parks — including Bryce, Zion, and Canyonlands — to the mountains that encircle Salt Lake City, this guidebook explores all corners of this immensely popular western state. No place is too remote for Hidden Utah, not even Dead Horse Point State Park, an isolated island mesa 6,000 feet above sea level surrounded by cliffs, buttes, and towering spires. The guide also leads readers to the Grist Mill Inn, a luxurious bed and breakfast built into a former flour mill, and Cafe Diablo, where rattlesnake cakes and pumpkin-seed trout are part of the daily fare. Author Kurt Repanshek describes outdoor adventure spots and rates every ski resort in the state, from world-renowned Park City to local favorite Alta. Details on 38 pioneer homes and buildings, eight pioneer museums, ten petroglyph locales, and 26 archaeological sites help travelers discover Utah’s frontier roots. Each title in the Hidden series also offers readers the comfort of detailed maps, internet information for each listing, author favorites, suggested itineraries, and walking and driving tours. Our Price: $16.95

Photographer’s Guide to the Grand Canyon and Northern Arizona Joseph K. Lange From the Publisher: Inside information on getting the best shots * Illustrated with stunning Arizona scenics * Expert advice on equipment and techniques Photographers can find a wealth of wonderful images in the landscapes of the Grand Canyon and Northern Arizona: spectacular canyons, towering spires, picturesque arches, and colorful dunes. Now they can make the most of their visits to the parks with the help of the expert information in this first-ever guide to the Grand Canyon and northern Arizona especially for photographers. Where and when to go, how to find the best shots, what equipment to take and techniques to use, park rules and regulations, how to avoid the crowds-all illustrated with brilliant color images. Joseph K. Lange, author of Stackpole’s How to Photograph Landscapes (0-8117-2456-5) and Photographer’s Guide to Yellowstone and the Tetons (0-8117-2895-1), has spent years taking pictures and offering workshops throughout the American West. He lives in Grand Junction, Colorado. Our Price: $14.95

Moon Handbooks: Zion and Bryce: Including Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Escalante, and Moab W. C. McRae From the Publisher: Since its creation in 1973, the award-winning Moon Handbooks series has become a top choice among travelers who want a unique experience, a new perspective — and a few new stories to tell. Want to know about your destination’s history, culture, and social issues? Looking for the lowdown on recreational opportunities, dining and accommodations options, and the most interesting regional sights and entertainment? No problem. Big or small, mainstream or obscure, every worthwhile detail is included in these books. Covering the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific, Moon Handbooks give you the tools to create a travel strategy that’s yours alone. The result? A more personal, entirely uncommon, and ultimately more satisfying travel experience. Moon Handbooks: Zion and Bryce features information on outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, rafting and exploring Native American petroglyphs. This brand new guide also provides affordable and conveniently located lodging and dining options in Utah’s National Parks and nearby cities, such as Moab, Escalante, and Springdale. Our Price: $14.95

Rockhounding Utah William A. Kappele From the Publisher: Author William A. Kappele shows you the grandeur of Utah’s exposed formations, its canyon walls etched with fossils, and the spires and arches of the Needles District in Canyonlands National Park. Each description includes concise information on the material to be found there, the tools to bring, the best season to visit, the vehicle to drive, or when a remote find suggests it’s time to lace up the hiking boots. Readers will glean new insights into the obsidian of the Black Rock sites, jasper at Hell’s Backbone, petrified wood at Bullfrog Turnoff, and fossils of sea lillies along the Wasatch Range. May your journeys be fruitful and your bag be heavy on the way home. Somewhere in that bag among your rocks, we hope you haven’t forgotten your copy of Rockhounding Utah. Our Price: $12.95

Hiking Grand Staircase, Escalante and the Glen Canyon Region Ron Adkison From the Publisher: The Glen Canyon region, stretching 150 miles across southern Utah, is a land of outstanding scenery and excellent hiking opportunities. Hundreds of miles of trails and canyoneering routes lead to arches, natural bridges, lonely slickrock gorges, wooded mesas, and open desert valleys. This guidebook includes hikes in the newly established Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. It focuses on many popular trails and routes and some lesser known ones in the Glen Canyon region. Hikes range from easy day trips to strenuous overnighters. Our Price: $14.95

Arches National Park David Petersen Annotation: Describes the history, landscape, wildlife, and available activities of Arches National Park. From The Critics: Children’s Literature - Childrens LiteratureDavid Petersen provides enough detail and clarity in his book on Arches National Park to make it a good addition to any children’s collection. The book, part of the "True Book" series piques the imagination and interest of children ages four to ten or twelve. With beautiful photographs and simple but descriptive writing, the reader is transported to this wonderful national treasure. How Arches National Park was created is explained, and the fascinating story is accompanied by photographs. The geological and historical information relates in a clear and concise manner how certain rock formations were and are still created. Petersen even writes about the fragile ecosystem and how important preservation is. Some of the pictures are not on the same page as the related text which might create some level of confusion for younger children or new readers. However, this is not a pervasive problem and overall the books works well in its purpose. David Petersen was able to capture the essence of Arches National Park in a concise and easy to understand way. 1999, Children’s Press, Ages 4 to 12, $21.50 and $6.95. Reviewer: John D. Orsborn Children’s Literature - John D. OrsbornDavid Petersen provides enough detail and clarity in his book about Arches National Park to make it a good addition to any children’s collection. The book, part of the "True Book" series will pique the imagination and interest of children ages four to ten or twelve. With beautiful photographs and simple but descriptive writing, the reader is transported to this wonderful national treasure. How Arches National Park was created is explained using writing interwoven with photographs. The geological and historical information presented explains in a clear and concise manner, the formation of Arches National Park and how certain rock formations were and are still created. Petersen even writes about the fragile ecosystem and how important preservation is. Some of the pictures are not on the same page as the text to which they are related, and may therefore create some level of confusion for younger children or new readers. However, this is not a pervasive problem and overall the books works well in its purpose--to capture the essence of Arches National Monument in a concise and easy to understand way. Our Price: $6.95

Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness Edward Abbey Annotation: The classic drama of a year alone as a ranger in a national park. "This book may well seem like a ride on a bucking bronco."--New York Times Book Review From the Publisher: When Desert Solitaire was first published in 1968, it became the focus of a nationwide cult. Rude and sensitive. Thought-provoking and mystical. Angry and loving. Both Abbey and this book are all of these and more. Here, the legendary author of The Monkey Wrench Gang, Abbey’s Road and many other critically acclaimed books vividly captures the essence of his life during three seasons as a park ranger in southeastern Utah. This is a rare view of a quest to experience nature in its purest form -- the silence, the struggle, the overwhelming beauty. But this is also the gripping, anguished cry of a man of character who challenges the growing exploitation of the wilderness by oil and mining interests, as well as by the tourist industry.Abbey’s observations and challenges remain as relevant now as the day he wrote them. Today, Desert Solitaire asks if any of our incalculable natural treasures can be saved before the bulldozers strike again. Our Price: $37.50

Utah’s National Parks: Hiking, Camping, and Vacationing in Utah’s Canyon Country: Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyo Ron Adkison From The Critics: BooknewsDescribes and illustrates (bandw photos) 124 day hiking, backpacking, camping, mountain biking, and 4-wheel drive trips through the national parks in the desert backcountry of Utah. Entries include driving directions, route descriptions, locations of every national park campground and interpretive activity, and material on the new Zion transportation system. Introductory material describes the geological and natural histories of each region, and gives advice on desert safety and survival. This second edition reflects changes over the past 10 years. Adkison has written other guidebooks. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Our Price: $17.95

Desert Rock: Rock Climbs in the National Parks, Utah Eric Bjornstad From the Publisher: The definitive guide to rock climbing routes in the magnificent national parks of the Colorado Plateau: Zion National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Arches National Park. Our Price: $20.00

Best Easy Day Hikes Canyonlands and Arches Bill Schneider From the Publisher: This handy guide to two of Utah’s most geologically unique destinations is designed for visitors who want to explore the backcountry but don’t have the time or physical stamina for a lengthy and difficult hike. After hiking every trail in Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, the author selected 21 day hikes, ranked in the book from easiest to hardest. Each hike is on a well-marked, easy-to-follow trail and takes visitors into some of the most scenic sections of the parks. Our Price: $6.95

In Pictures: Arches and Canyonlands, the Continuing Story Diane Allen Our Price: $9.95

Canyonlands Country: Geology of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks Donald L. Baars From The Critics: BooknewsA fine, lucid and lively description of that which makes southeast Utah the nation’s most captivating region--the rocks. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Our Price: $12.95

Zion National Park (National Parks Series) Mike Graf From the Publisher: Discover what makes the Weeping Rocks weep and how one of the world’s largest arches formed in this book about Zion National Park. See the beauty of Zion’s hanging gardens, river canyons, and rock formations found along Zion’s many hiking trails. From The Critics: Children’s Literature - Sally J. K. Davies Did you know that the Anasazi or ancestral puebloans lived in Zion National Park about 2,000 years ago? These ancient people left behind strange and mysterious rock art. Those planning a trip to visit this National Park in southwestern Utah will find plenty of interesting facts and useful information about the park in this book. Other National Parks featured in this series include the Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Mammoth Cave, Olympic, Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, and Yosemite National Park. All follow the same format and cover geological formation, population, plants, animals, and weather typical of each individual park. Every book in the series discusses activities, safety, and problems specific to the region. These books would make an excellent first resource for families or schools planning a visit to a National Park. The back matter contains a short list of useful addresses, internet sites, a glossary, a bibliography and an index. 2004, Capstone Press, Ages 7 to 10. Our Price: $19.93

Arches National Park David Petersen Annotation: Describes the history, landscape, wildlife, and available activities of Arches National Park. From The Critics: Children’s Literature - Childrens LiteratureDavid Petersen provides enough detail and clarity in his book on Arches National Park to make it a good addition to any children’s collection. The book, part of the "True Book" series piques the imagination and interest of children ages four to ten or twelve. With beautiful photographs and simple but descriptive writing, the reader is transported to this wonderful national treasure. How Arches National Park was created is explained, and the fascinating story is accompanied by photographs. The geological and historical information relates in a clear and concise manner how certain rock formations were and are still created. Petersen even writes about the fragile ecosystem and how important preservation is. Some of the pictures are not on the same page as the related text which might create some level of confusion for younger children or new readers. However, this is not a pervasive problem and overall the books works well in its purpose. David Petersen was able to capture the essence of Arches National Park in a concise and easy to understand way. 1999, Children’s Press, Ages 4 to 12, $21.50 and $6.95. Reviewer: John D. Orsborn Children’s Literature - John D. OrsbornDavid Petersen provides enough detail and clarity in his book about Arches National Park to make it a good addition to any children’s collection. The book, part of the "True Book" series will pique the imagination and interest of children ages four to ten or twelve. With beautiful photographs and simple but descriptive writing, the reader is transported to this wonderful national treasure. How Arches National Park was created is explained using writing interwoven with photographs. The geological and historical information presented explains in a clear and concise manner, the formation of Arches National Park and how certain rock formations were and are still created. Petersen even writes about the fragile ecosystem and how important preservation is. Some of the pictures are not on the same page as the text to which they are related, and may therefore create some level of confusion for younger children or new readers. However, this is not a pervasive problem and overall the books works well in its purpose--to capture the essence of Arches National Monument in a concise and easy to understand way. Our Price: $24.00

Arches the Story Behind the Scenery David William Johnson Our Price: $9.95

Arches National Park Janet Lowe Our Price: $6.95

2005 National Geographic Wall Calendar: National Parks National Geographic From the Publisher: National Geographic’s renowned nature photographers take you to North America’s treasured national parks on a trek from sea to shining sea. These two calendars will fill your days with the glories of nature as you discover exotic locales from snowy peaks to sun-dappled forests to tropical oases. Each month or week depicts a natural splendor that is bound to inspire any outdoor enthusiast or armchair adventurer. From dizzying heights in Utah’s Arches National Park to fragrant fields of wildflowers near Alaska’s Glacier Bay, from the windswept dunes of Death Valley to the cool, fog-blanketed shorelines in Canada’s Banff, feast your eyes on America’s loveliest and most dramatic scenery. Our Price: $12.99

Hidden Utah: Including Salt Lake City, Park City, Moab, Arches, Zion, and Bryce Canyon Kurt Repanshek From the Publisher: From the many national parks — including Bryce, Zion, and Canyonlands — to the mountains that encircle Salt Lake City, this guidebook explores all corners of this immensely popular western state. No place is too remote for Hidden Utah, not even Dead Horse Point State Park, an isolated island mesa 6,000 feet above sea level surrounded by cliffs, buttes, and towering spires. The guide also leads readers to the Grist Mill Inn, a luxurious bed and breakfast built into a former flour mill, and Cafe Diablo, where rattlesnake cakes and pumpkin-seed trout are part of the daily fare. Author Kurt Repanshek describes outdoor adventure spots and rates every ski resort in the state, from world-renowned Park City to local favorite Alta. Details on 38 pioneer homes and buildings, eight pioneer museums, ten petroglyph locales, and 26 archaeological sites help travelers discover Utah’s frontier roots. Each title in the Hidden series also offers readers the comfort of detailed maps, internet information for each listing, author favorites, suggested itineraries, and walking and driving tours. List Price: $$16.95 Our Price: $15.25

Let’s Discover Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands National Parks: A Children’s Activity Book, Ages 6-11 Lynnell Diamond Our Price: $4.95