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Grand Canyon, The Complete Guide

by James Kaiser

• GUIDEBOOK
• 2011
• PAPER
• 332 PAGES

A full-color guide on where to go, what to do, and how to get the most out of your adventures. (SWU190, $22.95)

The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons

by John Wesley Powell

• 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 terrific reading for any traveler to the Grand Canyon. (USW80, $16.00)

Downcanyon, A Naturalist Explores the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon

by 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 interweaves geology, plants, animals and human history in her account. (USW11, $19.95)

Grand Canyon National Park Map 207

by Trails Illustrated

• 2009
• MAP

A detailed hiker's map (1:35,000) of Colorado River miles 60-98, perfect for those hiking to Bright Angel and Indian Gardens campgrounds. (USW332, $11.95)

 

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Grand Canyon Map 262, East

by Trails Illustrated

• 2009
• MAP

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

by Trails Illustrated

• 2009
• MAP

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

by National Geographic

• MAP

A fold-up map of the Grand Canyon, shown at a scale of 1:70,000. (SWU01, $14.95)

Desert Survivor, An Adventurer's Guide to Exploring the Great American Desert

by John Annerino

• GUIDEBOOK
• 2001
• PAPER
• 272 PAGES

A practical guide to 53 parks of the desert Southwest. (USW372, $15.95)

Grand Canyon River Guide

by Buzz Belknap

• GUIDEBOOK
• 2009
• PAPER
• 112 PAGES

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

by John Annerino

• GUIDEBOOK
• 2006
• PAPER
• 344 PAGES

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

by Lonely Planet

• GUIDEBOOK
• 2008
• PAPER

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

by Bill Weir

• GUIDEBOOK
• 2008
• PAPER
• 232 PAGES

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

by Jeff Bennett

• REFERENCE
• 1996
• PAPER
• 196 PAGES

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

by Stephen J. Pyne

• HISTORY
• 1999
• PAPER
• 199 PAGES

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)

Down the River

by Edward Abbey

• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
• 1991
• PAPER
• 242 PAGES

A collection of essays, including Abbey's experiences in and around the Colorado River. (SWU73, $17.00)

Grand Canyon, Travelers' Tales

by James O'Reilly | Larry Habegger

• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
• 1999
• PAPER
• 281 PAGES

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

by Thomas M. Myers | Michael Ghiglieri

• EXPLORATION
• 2001
• PAPER
• 408 PAGES

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

by Jonathan Waterman

• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
• 2010
• HARD COVER
• 305 PAGES

Weaving history and tall tales, adventures on the river and conservation, Waterman includes snapshots of local farmers, boatmen, park rangers and engineers in this absorbing account of a trip on the Colorado from Lake Powell to the Gulf of California. With an excellent pullout map of the Colorado Basin. (USW633, $26.00)

The Man Who Walked Through Time

by Colin Fletcher

• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
• 1989
• PAPER
• 247 PAGES

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)

The Grand Canyon Reader

by Lance Newman

• ANTHOLOGY
• 2011
• PAPER
• 245 PAGES

Both an English professor and river guide, Lance Newman selects well from the accounts of early explorers, popular fiction and contemporary literature by writers as diverse as John McPhee, Ann Zwinger, Edward Abbey and Barry Lopez for this choice anthology. Organized into section of the rim, the river and people, these Stories of the Great Unknown are just the thing for the traveler. (SWU490, $19.95)

There's This River... Grand Canyon Boatman Stories

by Christa Sadler

• ANTHOLOGY
• 2006
• PAPER
• 264 PAGES

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

by Elisabeth Hyde

• LITERATURE
• 2010
• PAPER
• 336 PAGES

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

by Edward Abbey

• NATURAL HISTORY
• 1990
• PAPER
• 303 PAGES
• 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, $7.99)

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk

by Greg MacGillivray

• NATURAL HISTORY
• 2009
• DVD

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

by Chris Rainier | Wade Davis

• NATURAL HISTORY
• 2008
• HARD COVER
• 160 PAGES

This evocative, illustrated family journey down the Colorado, produced in conjunction with the IMAX documentary of the same title, features 200 striking photographs. (SWU245, $25.00)

Introduction to Grand Canyon Geology

by L. Greer Price

• SCIENCE
• 1999
• PAPER
• 64 PAGES

A slim guide to the geology of the Grand Canyon. (SWU45, $9.95)

Lasting Light, 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography

by Stephen Trimble

• NATURAL HISTORY
• 2007
• HARD COVER
• 126 PAGES

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

by Stewart Aitchison

• NATURAL HISTORY
• 2005
• PAPER

A 12-panel foldup guide to the geology and the geological features of the Grand Canyon with color photographs. (SWU217, $6.95)

Travelers Guide to the Geology of the Colorado Plateau

by Donald L. Baars

• NATURAL HISTORY
• 2002
• PAPER
• 296 PAGES

A clearly written survey of the geology of the Four Corners region. (SWU32, $25.00)

A Field Guide to the Grand Canyon

by Stephen Whitney

• FIELD GUIDE
• 1996
• PAPER
• 268 PAGES

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

by Anne Orth Epple | Lewis Epple

• FIELD GUIDE
• 1997
• PAPER
• 350 PAGES

A photographic field guide to the flora of Arizona. (SWU60, $24.95)

A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians

by Robert Stebbins

• FIELD GUIDE
• 2003
• PAPER
• 533 PAGES

The definitive field guide, with a special section on Baja's endemic species. (FG08, $22.00)

Field Guide to the Grand Canyon

by Pocket Naturalist

• FIELD GUIDE
• 2001
• PLASTIC CARD

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

by George Wuerthner

• FIELD GUIDE
• 1998
• PAPER
• 264 PAGES

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

by Peter Alden

• FIELD GUIDE
• 1999
• PAPER
• 448 PAGES

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

by Jon Dunn

• FIELD GUIDE
• 2011
• PAPER
• 576 PAGES

From Alaska to Baja California, Nova Scotia and Florida, this guide is the veteran's choice for birding anywhere in the United States. Tabbed for easy access, the color range maps in this sixth edition are outstanding. (FG09, $27.95)

River and Desert Plants of the Grand Canyon

by Kristin Huisinga | Ann Zwinger

• FIELD GUIDE
• 2006
• PAPER
• 263 PAGES

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

by David Sibley

• FIELD GUIDE
• 2003
• PAPER
• 474 PAGES

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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