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Informationen zum Autor Roddy Scheer is a journalist and photographer specializing in environmental issues, the outdoors, and travel. When he is not out in the field taking pictures, Roddy produces EarthTalk, a weekly environmental Q&A column syndicated to more than 1,000 news outlets reaching more than 6 million readers. He has served as a regular contributor to E-The Environmental Magazine , Seattle Magazine , Northwest Travel , American Photo , PhotoMedia , Wildflower , and others. His books include Oregon and Washington’s Roadside Ecology and Yellowstone and Grand Teton’s Best Nature Walks . He is a three-time Society of Professional Journalists “Excellence in Journalism” winner. Klappentext Explore some of the easiest and most rewarding hikes through Utah, Arizona, and Colorado's otherworldly landscapes—with descriptions of the unique flora, fauna, and geology any hiker can discover along the trail. From the towering cliffs of Zion to the ancient dwellings of Mesa Verde; from the bighorn sheep of Arches National Park to the Martian-looking landscapes of the Petrified Forest—each trail featured in Southwest Canyon Country's Best Nature Walks beckons with the promise of adventure and discovery. But these are not the epic treks of seasoned adventurers or the grueling expeditions of intrepid explorers. Instead, these are brief excursions—often chosen for being less crowded and for their proximity to the road—that can be enjoyed by families, solo travelers, and nature enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat into the wilderness or simply craving a breath of fresh air, this book has something for everyone. Zusammenfassung Explore some of the easiest and most rewarding hikes through Utah, Arizona, and Colorado's otherworldly landscapes-with descriptions of the unique flora, fauna, and geology any hiker can discover along the trail. Inhaltsverzeichnis ARIZONA Grand Canyon 1. Shoshone Point (2.1 miles RT) 2. South Kaibab Trail to Ooh Aah Point (1.8 miles RT) 3. Cape Royal Trail (0.8 miles RT) 4. North Kaibab Trail to Coconino Overlook (1.3 miles RT) DRIVE: South Rim & Viewpoints Petrified Forest 1. Crystal Forest (0.75 mile loop; named for crystals in petrified logs) 2. Giant Logs (0.4 mile loop; largest and most colorful logs) 3. Long Logs (1.6 mile loop; ancient log jam at the base of gray badlands) 4. Painted Desert Rim Trail (1.2 miles RT) 5. Historic Blue Forest Trail (2.4 miles RT) MUST SEE: Petrified Forest Scenic Drive, Blue Mesa Trail COLORADO Black Canyon of the Gunnison 1. Rim Rock Nature Trail (1.5 mile RT) 2. Oak Flat Loop Trail (1.3 mile loop) 3. Uplands Trail (2.2 miles RT) 4. Cedar Point Nature Trail (2/3 mile RT) 5. Warner Point Nature Trail (1.5 miles RT) MUST SEE: Canyon Rim Trail Mesa Verde 1. Knife Edge Trail (2 miles RT; great for sunset) 2. Soda Canyon Overlook Trail (1.2 miles RT; level out-and-back trail through pinyon-juniper forest to three overlooks) 3. Park Point Overlook Trail (0.4 mi; out-and-back trail with wildflowers near Mesa Verde) MUST SEE: Cliff Palace Loop UTAH Arches 1. Balanced Rock (0.3 miles RT) 2. Park Avenue (1.8 miles RT) 3. The Windows (1 mile RT) 4. Double Arch (0.6 miles RT) 5. Broken Arch & Sand Dune Arch (1.2 mile RT) 6. Delicate Arch (0.5 miles RT) 7. Landscape Arch (1.8 miles RT) Bryce 1. Mossy Cave (0.8 mi RT; streamside walk up to a mossy overhang and small waterfall) 2. Rim Trail: Sunset Point to Sunrise Point Trail (1 mi RT) 3. Bristlecone Loop (1.0 mi RT; spruce-fir forests to cliffs with bristlecone pines and expansive vistas) 4. Queen’s Garden (1.8 mi RT) 5. Fairyland Trail (2/3 mile RT; first 1500 feet to promontory) 6. Yovimpai Point and Rainbow Point (0.2 miles RT) Canyonlands National Park 1. ...
