Wildsam Field Guides: Zion (National Parks)

Description

Wildsam Field Guides: Zion leads travelers into the red rock wonderland of southwestern Utah, exploring the national park and surrounding area with guidance from local experts and longtime residents. Contributors include climbing coach Fallon Rowe, writer Morgan Sjogren, restaurant owner Alex Pelton, off-road recovery expert Casey Lofthouse, astronomer Autumn Gillard and farmer Sara Patterson, among others. In addition to base camp recommendations, great hikes and practical tips for the park's range of adventures, the book digs into geologic history, California condors, early settlers, hanging gardens, Paiute traditions, canyoneering, backcountry rescues, the Civilian Conservation Corps and much more.