WEIRD ARCHES & CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS: OFF-ROAD TRAILS, MOUNTAIN-BIKE ROUTES, WALKING ADVENTURES & STRANGE STORIES FROM MOAB'S RED-ROCK COUNTRY - Couverture souple

Press, SparkTrail; Wann, Guy

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798170038343

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Two national parks. One desert town. Several roads that appear to have been designed by a mountain goat with a grudge.

WEIRD ARCHES & CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS takes readers deep into the spectacular, sunbaked, wonderfully strange country surrounding Moab, Utah. This is where sandstone arches balance against common sense, canyon roads test both machinery and confidence, and every harmless-looking trail seems to have hidden another mile behind a rock.

Explore Delicate Arch, Landscape Arch, the Fiery Furnace, Devils Garden, Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, Horseshoe Canyon, Mesa Arch, Upheaval Dome, and the wild backcountry beyond the pavement. Then venture outside the parks for mountain biking on Slickrock, four-wheel-drive excitement on Hell’s Revenge, the cinematic scenery of Highway 128, and the strange history of the uranium boom that transformed Moab.

Along the way, discover ancient rock art, geological mysteries, legendary movie locations, river corridors, remote trails, desert wildlife, and roads where turning around may require courage, planning, and a vehicle that did not come with complimentary floor mats.

This funny and practical travel adventure also helps readers choose suitable hikes, understand permit requirements, prepare for desert weather, avoid dangerous mistakes, plan a realistic seven-day visit, and decide whether a backcountry road is an exciting challenge or an excellent opportunity to remain at the hotel pool.

Inside you’ll discover:

• The strangest stories behind Arches and Canyonlands
• Famous landmarks and overlooked corners worth exploring
• Hiking, biking, scenic-driving, and four-wheel-drive adventures
• Moab’s movie history and uranium-boom past
• Practical guidance for heat, water, crowds, roads, permits, and safety
• A complete seven-day itinerary for exploring the region
• Plenty of cheeky observations about tourists, trail maps, red dust, and desert overconfidence

Whether you are planning your first trip to Moab, returning for another round of red-rock trouble, or exploring from a comfortable chair with absolutely no intention of driving down Elephant Hill, this book reveals a landscape that is beautiful, bizarre, thrilling, and far stranger than it first appears.

Pack extra water, protect the rental car, and never underestimate a road described as “passable when dry.” The desert has been waiting.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798170038343
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 196
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