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PublisherUniversity of New Mexico Press

ISBN-100826359280

ISBN-139780826359285

eBay Product ID (ePID)14038791758

Product Key Features

Book TitleArizona State Parks : a Guide to Amazing Places in the Grand Canyon State

Number of Pages272 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2019

TopicUnited States / West / Mountain (Az, Co, Id, Mt, NM, Nv, Ut, WY), Parks & Campgrounds

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel

AuthorRoger Naylor

Book SeriesSouthwest Adventure Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight9 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2019-000974

Reviews"Naylor's style is conversational but thoroughly educational, and he peppers his travelogues with historical factoids and tips to make the most of each location. Keep a copy in your car for road trips this year."--Leah Lemoine, PHOENIX Magazine, "Naylor's book is part history, part romance, and part guidebook. His love for the state is vividly obvious in this."--Sedona.biz, A must-read for anyone with a passion for the endless beauty and intriguing history of Arizona.Kudos , Verde Valley Newspapers, "Naylor's propensity for adding humor, heart, and history has been well documented, and it continues in his latest effort."--Gabriel Granillo, Arizona Daily Sun, "Arizona State Parks is Roger Naylor's tribute to this state's finest places. Written in Mr. Naylor's inimitable style, it reveals Arizona at its best, with colorful photographs and a personal writing style."--Southern Arizona Guide, 'eoeWith his been-there-hiked-that approach, Roger Naylor has created a definitive guide to Arizona'e(tm)s thirty-five state parks and natural areas. He takes us there with evocative prose, inviting us to journey into the backcountry for epic hikes, family-friendly swimming holes, and remarkable natural wonders.'e'e"Ashley M. Biggers, author of Eco-Travel New Mexico: 86 Natural Destinations, Green Hotels, and Sustainable Adventures, "With his been-there-hiked-that approach, Roger Naylor has created a definitive guide to Arizona's thirty-five state parks and natural areas. He takes us there with evocative prose, inviting us to journey into the backcountry for epic hikes, family-friendly swimming holes, and remarkable natural wonders."--Ashley M. Biggers, author of Eco-Travel New Mexico: 86 Natural Destinations, Green Hotels, and Sustainable Adventures, "This book has photos, it has maps, it has information, and it has personality. . . . We should all pick up Naylor's book and get out and play."--Christine Wald-Hopkins, Arizona Daily Star, With his been-there-hiked-that approach, Roger Naylor has created a definitive guide to Arizonas thirty-five state parks and natural areas. He takes us there with evocative prose, inviting us to journey into the backcountry for epic hikes, family-friendly swimming holes, and remarkable natural wonders.Ashley M. Biggers, author of Eco-Travel New Mexico: 86 Natural Destinations, Green Hotels, and Sustainable Adventures, "The maps, indexes, and gorgeous photos make this super useful, and the information about the parks' rich history makes it fascinating as well."--Emily Dieckman, Foothills News (Tucson, Arizona), "A must-read for anyone with a passion for the endless beauty and intriguing history of Arizona."--Kudos, Verde Valley Newspapers

Table Of ContentIntroduction Northern Arizona Parks Dead Horse Ranch State Park and Verde River Greenway State Natural Area Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Fort Verde State Historic Park Homolovi State Park Jerome State Historic Park Lyman Lake State Park Red Rock State Park Riordan Mansion State Historic Park Slide Rock State Park Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Southern Arizona Parks Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Catalina State Park Kartchner Caverns State Park Lost Dutchman State Park McFarland State Historic Park Oracle State Park Patagonia Lake State Park and Sonoita Creek State Natural Area Picacho Peak State Park Roper Lake State Park and Dankworth Pond State Park Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Tubac Presidio State Historic Park Western Arizona Parks Alamo Lake State Park Buckskin Mountain State Park Cattail Cove State Park Colorado River State Historic Park Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park Lake Havasu State Park River Island State Park Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Acknowledgments About the Author

SynopsisHome to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Arizona is a beacon for outdoor enthusiasts--the desert landscape is brimming with opportunities for exploration and adventure. In this guide we join travel writer Roger Naylor as he takes us through the state parks of this amazing region. The parks featured throughout this book offer some of the best hiking, camping, fishing, boating, stargazing, and wildlife watching in the state. It's no surprise to Arizona residents that these state parks offer the same kind of experience found in national parks and monuments--providing great adventure through easy day trips and weekend getaways., In this guide we join travel writer Roger Naylor as he takes us through the state parks of this amazing region., Winner of the 2020 New Mexico-Arizona Book Award for Travel Home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Arizona is a beacon for outdoor enthusiasts--the desert landscape is brimming with opportunities for exploration and adventure. In this guide we join travel writer Roger Naylor as he takes us through the state parks of this amazing region. The parks featured throughout this book offer some of the best hiking, camping, fishing, boating, stargazing, and wildlife watching in the state. It's no surprise to Arizona residents that these state parks offer the same kind of experience found in national parks and monuments--providing great adventure through easy day trips and weekend getaways.

LC Classification NumberF809.3.N39 2019