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Grand Canyon: Rafting   |   READING AND TRAVEL GUIDE

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Grand Canyon, The Complete Guide  •  James Kaiser
GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 332 PAGES
A full-color informative guide on where to go, what to do, and how to get the most out of hikes, river trips and other adventures in the Grand Canyon, featuring an overview of sights and attractions and dozens of excellent, detailed maps. With chapters on Adventures, Geology, Ecology, History, South Rim, Colorado River, North Rim and Havasu. (SWU190, $22.95)
  Grand Canyon, The Complete Guide
The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons  •  John Wesley Powell  •  Wallace Stegner
EXPLORATION •  2003 •  PAPER  • 397 PAGES
The classic tale of adventure and exploration of the rivers and canyonlands of the Colorado Plateau, originally published in 1875 -- and still essential reading for any traveler to the Grand Canyon. The one-armed explorer/scientist Powell captures all the exhilaration and danger of adventure in unknown territory. He and his men explored 1,000 miles of often-treacherous river in what is now Utah and Arizona. (USW80, $16.00)
  The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons
Downcanyon, A Naturalist Explores the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon  •  Ann Zwinger
NATURAL HISTORY •  1995 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES
A vivid overview of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River, from Mile 0 at Lees Ferry to Mile 278 at Grand Wash Fault. Zwinger, clearly in love with the American West, interweaves geology, plants, animals and human history in her account, organized by season. She helpfully includes extensive notes for further reading. With line drawings and two maps. (USW11, $19.95)
  Downcanyon, A Naturalist Explores the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park Map 207  •   Trails Illustrated
2009 •  MAP
A detailed topographic map of all Grand Canyon National Park, shown at a scale of 1:74,000, printed on tear-resistant, waterproof paper. Two Sides. 37x25 inches. (USW332, $11.95)
  Grand Canyon National Park Map 207
 

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Grand Canyon Map 262, East  •   Trails Illustrated    •  This detailed relief map (1:90,000) covers the Colorado River from mile 0 to 142, Glen Canyon to Phantom Ranch. (USW625, $11.95)
 
 
Grand Canyon Map 263, West  •   Trails Illustrated    •  This detailed relief map (1:90,000) covers the Colorado River from mile 110 to 278, Phantom Village to Lake Mead. (USW626, $11.95)
 
 
Grand Canyon National Park Destination Map  •   National Geographic    •  A fold-up map of the Grand Canyon, shown at a scale of 1:70,000. (SWU01, $14.95)
 
 
Compass Guide Arizona  •  Lawrence Cheek  •  Carrie Sears Bell  •  Michael Freeman  •  Kerrick James   • GUIDEBOOK • OUT OF PRINT  •  A personable and well-written overview of Arizona's natural attractions, history, people, arts and architecture. (USW121, $21.95)
 
 
Desert Survivor, An Adventurer's Guide to Exploring the Great American Desert  •  John Annerino   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A practical guide to 53 parks of the desert Southwest. (USW372, $15.95)
 
 
Grand Canyon River Guide  •  Buzz Belknap   • GUIDEBOOK  •  Waterproof and with topo maps to mile 288 of the Colorado River (Lees Ferry to Lake Mead), USGS mileage points, mile-by-mile features, color photographs, natural history and river lore. (USW646, $22.00)
 
 
Hiking the Grand Canyon  •  John Annerino   • GUIDEBOOK  •  The third edition of Annerino's informative guide to the canyon with information on what to expect, an overview of the native and natural history of the area, suggested routes and trail descriptions. (SWU210, $16.95)
 
 
Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park  •   Lonely Planet   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This comprehensive guide, with a focus on where to go and what to do, includes an overview of the natural history of the area and maps. (SWU174, $19.99)
 
 
Moon Handbook Grand Canyon  •  Bill Weir   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A handy, practical guide to the Grand Canyon and nearby regions, this book is a good resource for planning a trip, featuring extensive, up-to-date listings, maps and other background information. (SWU175, $17.95)
 
 
The Complete Whitewater Rafter  •  Jeff Bennett   • REFERENCE  •  A popular, practical guide to whitewater rafting, with information on preparing for your trip, choosing equipment, safety and rescue, the history of rafting, as well as introductions to water currents and rapid classifications. (OCE59, $17.95)
 
 
How the Canyon Became Grand, A Short History  •  Stephen J. Pyne   • HISTORY  •  The history of the idea and allure of the Grand Canyon, and its transformation from worthless real estate to marvel of nature. (USW76, $15.00)
 
 
On the Edge of Splendor, Exploring Grand Canyon's Human Past  •  Douglas Wright Schwartz   • HISTORY  •  An illustrated at look at the often overlooked human history of the Grand Canyon, including native peoples, exploration, and the tourist industry. (SWU225, $12.95)
 
 
Down the River  •  Edward Abbey   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  A collection of essays, including Abbey's experiences in and around the Colorado River. (SWU73, $16.00)
 
 
Grand Canyon, Travelers' Tales  •  James O'Reilly  •  Larry Habegger   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  A diverse collection of excellent stories and essays on the nature, history and people of the Grand Canyon. Organized by topic, the selection includes Barry Lopez, Terry Tempest Williams, Ann Zwinger, Colin Fletcher, Edward Abbey and other greats. (USW333, $17.95)
 
 
Over the Edge, Death in Grand Canyon  •  Thomas M. Myers  •  Michael Ghiglieri   • EXPLORATION  •  A veteran Colorado River guide and park physician teamed up for this dauntingly popular review (equal part grim and hilarious) of how 600 people have met their maker in Grand Canyon, organized by mode of dispatch (falls, freezing, drowning etc). (SWU234, $22.95)
 
 
Running Dry, A Journey from Source to Sea Down the Colorado River  •  Jonathan Waterman   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  From Lake Powell to the Gulf of California, high in the Rockies and down in the Grand Canyon, Jon Waterman journeys the length of the great river, writing with humor and deep knowledge of his five-month adventure. Weaving history and tall tales, he includes snapshots of local farmers, boatmen, park rangers and engineers he met along the way. The book includes an excellent, doublesided pull-out map of the Colorado River Basin by National Geographic. (USW633, $26.00)
 
 
The Man Who Walked Through Time  •  Colin Fletcher   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  Fletcher's much-loved account of a remarkable two-month odyssey below the rim of the Grand Canyon, first published in 1967. (USW94, $16.00)
 
 
There's This River... Grand Canyon Boatman Stories  •  Christa Sadler   • ANTHOLOGY  •  A collection of stories and tales by the boatmen (and women) of the Grand Canyon, first published in 1994 and expanded for this new edition. With 35 illustrations, many in color. (SWU214, $17.95)
 
 
In the Heart of the Canyon  •  Elisabeth Hyde   • LITERATURE  •  Hyde's gripping novel follows a group of rafters, both seasoned and inexperienced, through the physical and emotional challenges of a trip theough the Grand Canyon. (SWU292, $15.00)
 
 
Desert Solitaire  •  Edward Abbey   • NATURAL HISTORY • FAVORITE  •  One of the great works on the value of the desert, eloquent and laugh-out-loud funny. Although Abbey writes specifically about his experiences as a ranger at Arches National Park outside Moab, Utah, his message is universal. (DES02, $14.95)
 
 
Downstream, Encounters with the Colorado River  •  Karen Halverson   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Halverston arresting large-format color photographs document the nature and transformation of the Colorado River, capturing both its natural majesty and the unexpected beauty of its much altered state. (SWU249, $34.95)
 
 
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk  •  Greg MacGillivray   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Filmed in stunning IMAX, this family-friendly documentary follows Wade Davis and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with their two daughters, on a rafting adventure. (SWU278, $19.98)
 
 
Grand Canyon, A River at Risk  •  Chris Rainier  •  Wade Davis   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  This evocative, illustrated journey down the Colorado, produced in conjunction with the IMAX documentary of the same title, features 200 striking photographs. (SWU245, $45.00)
 
 
Introduction to Grand Canyon Geology  •  L. Greer Price   • SCIENCE  •  A slim guide to the geology of the Grand Canyon. (SWU45, $9.95)
 
 
Lasting Light, 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography  •  Stephen Trimble   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A celebration of the canyon and its allure for great photographers, this book showcases work of prominent photographers over the last 125 years. The images are enhance by Trimble's profiles of 21 contemporary artists. (USW508, $40.00)
 
 
Mac's Pocket Guide Grand Canyon National Park Geology  •  Stewart Aitchison   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A 12-panel foldup guide to the geology and the geological features of the Grand Canyon with color photographs. (SWU217, $5.95)
 
 
Travelers Guide to the Geology of the Colorado Plateau  •  Donald L. Baars   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A clearly written survey of the geology of the Four Corners region. (SWU32, $25.00)
 
 
A Field Guide to the Grand Canyon  •  Stephen Whitney   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A compact guide to the natural history of the Grand Canyon with 71 handsome color plates, maps and illustrations. (USW06, $19.95)
 
 
A Field Guide to the Plants of Arizona  •  Anne Orth Epple  •  Lewis Epple   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A photographic field guide to the flora of Arizona. (SWU60, $24.95)
 
 
A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians  •  Robert Stebbins   • FIELD GUIDE  •  The definitive field guide, with a special section on Baja's endemic species. (FG08, $22.00)
 
 
Field Guide to the Grand Canyon  •   Pocket Naturalist   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This handy, laminated card features color illustrations of commonly encountered birds, mammals and reptiles of the Grand Canyon and can be easily slipped in your pocket. (USW334, $5.95)
 
 
Grand Canyon, A Visitor's Companion  •  George Wuerthner   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A handbook and guide to the geology, ecology and wildlife of the Grand Canyon, featuring 60 color photographs and 260 color drawings. (SWU197, $19.95)
 
 
National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southwestern States: Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah  •  Peter Alden   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A compact photographic guide to the wildflowers, trees, mosses, butterflies, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals of the American Southwest. (SWU14, $19.95)
 
 
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America  •   National Geographic   • FIELD GUIDE  •  From Alaska to Baja California, this field guide, now in its fifth edition is the one to carry. (FG09, $24.00)
 
 
River and Desert Plants of the Grand Canyon  •  Kristin Huisinga  •  Ann Zwinger   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A comprehensive, well-illustrated guide to the ferns, grasses, forbs, shrubs, and trees found below the rim. (SWU222, $22.00)
 
 
The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America  •  David Sibley   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A compact, geographically specific version of the Sibley Guide with all-new range maps, the same glorious illustrations and expanded, extremely valuable descriptions of each bird. (USW418, $19.95)
 
 


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