Grand Canyon Field Guide
$20.00
Explore the Grand Canyon in the company of leading experts, with insight on geology, flora, fauna, scenic overlooks, epic drives, hiking and river-running logistics. In the landscape once called “The Great Unknown,” there’s much still to discover.
LOCAL STORIES, TRAVEL INTEL AND MODERN LORE, INCLUDING:
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Insights from leading experts on geology, flora, fauna, history and culture
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Historic trading posts of note
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Intel from Native leaders and veteran hiking, backpacking and river guides
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Names of river rapids and their origins
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A broadcast transcript of one daredevil’s gorge-braving tightrope escapade
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Profiles of surrounding Southwestern towns
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An interview with a landscape painter
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A master canyoneer’s go-to sources for backcountry knowledge
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Original writing from acclaimed poet Sherwin Bitsui, novelist Ann Cummins and journalist James Pogue
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Our essential list of base camps, trails, road trips and overlooks for each quadrant of the park
Maker: Wild Sam