Gary Ladd is one of the foremost photographers of the Grand Canyon. He had a very special opportunity arranged by the NPS and Arizona Highways. The writing by Craig Childs is his eloquent, masterful contribution showing his deep knowledge and love of the Canyon. A special coffee table book for learning about the Canyon and reliving adventures.
Grand Canyon: Views beyond the Beauty, by acclaimed photographer Gary Ladd, is your personal guide to the Grand Canyon, the only book that answers the question, “What’s down there?” • Covers twenty North and South Rim overlooks, including Grand Canyon Village, Yavapai Point, Mather Point, Desert View, and Bright Angel Point • Includes more than 100 photographs of views from overlooks and of innercanyon sites • Features facts about dozens of inner-canyon rock formations and other features • Discusses the geology, human history, prehistory, ecology, and weather patterns of one of the seven natural wonders of the world If you have ever stood at a Grand Canyon overlook and wondered which buttes you are looking at, the name of the trail that snakes far below, or what the Colorado River looks like close-up, your curiosity will be satiated by the spectacular photographs and reader-friendly narrative of Grand Canyon: Views beyond the Beauty.
Legendary Grand Canyoneer Harvey Butchart climbed, hiked, floated and bushwhacked 12,000 pioneering miles below the rim during a 42-year obsession with the world-famous gorge. Here for the first time is Harvey's life story: his years as a fatherless child in the mountains of China, his struggles in America during the Great Depression, and finally, his all-consuming drive for greatness by exploring one of the West's last unknown wildernesses. Lace up your boots and follow along as the authors retrace Harvey's footsteps on dangerous cliff edges while chronicling his thrilling exploits, heart-breaking tragedies, and lasting triumphs. Part biography, part modern-day adventure, Grand Obsession will take you deeper into the soul of this fascinating man - and Grand Canyon - than you have ever been before. Contains over 170 photographs, many never-before-published, and Harvey Butchart's hand-stenciled maps showing his treks in Grand Canyon. The paperback edition contains black-and-white maps, the hardback edition contains color maps.
Here is the definitive guide to the wide range of hiking opportunities in world-famous Grand Canyon National Park. Includes 15 hikes in the South Rim area. The thorough and well-researched text gives essential information on how to enjoy a safe hiking experience. Additional sections on canyon geology, vegetation, and human history help visitors get the most from their trip.
Whether you're going to the bottom of the canyon or strolling on the rim, you'll want this guide in hand. The Official Hiking Guide of Grand Canyon National Park provides profiles and maps of major trails, beautiful photographs, as well as current park regulations and permit procedures.
Written for all levels of hikers (including armchair ones), this book is a careful description of the (mostly) unmaintained trails on the South Rim. Spangler provides accounts of her own experiences on each of seven trails over a six-year period during every season of the year. Her personal narrative is enriched with natural and human history, contemporary and historical anecdotes, geological information, and a great appreciation for the beauty of the Grand Canyon. It complements well the more numerous descriptions of river travel, such as David Lavender's River Runners of the Grand Canyon ( LJ 9/1/85). Appendixes include cross-sections of rock formations, detailed trail data, addresses, etc. Photos not seen. Recommended for recreational collections, especially those emphasizing the Southwest. Roland Person, Southern Illinois Univ. Lib., Carbondale
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
One of the great works of American exploration literature, this account of a scientific expedition forced to survive famine, attacks, mutiny, and some of the most dangerous rapids known to man remains as fresh and exciting today as it was in 1874.
Awesome in its vastness and beauty, the Grand Canyon is unique in all the world. And all the world wants to visit there-which can lead to delay, discomfort, and disappointment for the uninformed who arrive at the same time as everyone else. Those armed with The Grand Canyon Handbook, however, will be wise to all the tricks for having the best possible time at the park. They'll know when to go, what to bring, what to see, and how to see it. They'll be properly equipped for a safe visit. They'll have a matchless grasp of all the facts, from how the canyon was formed down to the closest place to rent camping gear. There's even a table of sunrise/sunset times, so readers won't miss any meteorological light shows unless they want to. This detailed and engaging guide, narrated by a seasoned cartoon ranger named Jack, includes illuminating notes on the park's flora, fauna, history, and future prospects. The question-and-answer format gives the facts without a lot of searching. A quick-reference section offers, among other things, a telephone directory, guide to area resources, backpacker's checklist, lists of outfitters and transportation companies, and an overview of regional conservation and educational programs.
Grand Canyon: Time Below the Rim
Grand Canyon: Views beyond the Beauty
Grand Obsession
Hiking Grand Canyon National Park
Official Guide to Hiking the Grand Canyon
On Foot in the Grand Canyon: Hiking the Trails of the South Rim
The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Ca
The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons (Penguin Classics)
The Grand Canyon Handbook: An Insider's Guide to the Park
Route Editor
Route Scout
