Moon Arches & Canyonlands National Parks: Hiking, Biking, Scenic Drives (Travel Guide)

Product Description
Forge your own path through the rock arches, canyon-carving rivers, and ever-present ancient cultures of Southeastern Utah with Moon Arches & Canyonlands National Parks. Inside you'll find:\nFlexible Itineraries: Unique and adventure-packed ideas for day trips to each park, road trips, and more
The Best Hikes in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks: Detailed trail descriptions, mileage and elevation gains, and backpacking options
Experience the Outdoors: Climb dramatic stone bridges and slickrock bluffs to Delicate Arch, and find the perfect spot for a red rock photo-op. Join a ranger-led hike through Arches' Fiery Furnace, or a half-day rafting tour down the Colorado River. Hike to mesa-top vistas, mountain bike through high-desert canyons, and explore countless backcountry trails. Visit the Ancestral Puebloan preservation at Hovenweep National Monument, and enjoy a couple microbrews with mountain biking locals in Moab
How to Get There: Up-to-date information on gateway towns, park entrances, park fees, and tours
Where to Stay: Spend a night in a riverfront lodge, or sleep under the stars with campgrounds, resorts, and more both inside and outside the park
Planning Tips: When to go, what to pack, safety information, and how to avoid the crowds, with full-color photos and easy-to-use maps throughout
Expertise and know-how from seasoned explorers W.C. McRae and Judy Jewell\nFind your adventure with Moon Arches & Canyonlands National Parks.\nExploring more of Utah's natural wonders? Try
Moon Zion & Bryce. For full coverage of America's national parks, check out
Moon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 62 National Parks.\nAbout Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.
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About the Author
W. C. McRae is the coauthor of several travel guides, including
Moon Utah and
Moon Oregon (both with Judy Jewell). He has also edited books for
National Geographic and
Mobil Guides and has written for websites like GORP.com and Expedia.com. In his spare time he earns money by writing polemics for a high-tech PR company. He makes his home in Portland, OR.\nJudy Jewell graduated from Reed College and worked at Portland's renowned Powell's Books. Judy worked there, as a book buyer and manager, for 14 years then decided to write travel books. Judy is the author of several guidebooks, including
Moon Utah and
Moon Oregon (also with Bill McRae). When she is not writing about the outdoors and travel, she is the lead technical writer at Camp Dusty Technical Services. She lives with her husband and dog in Portland, OR.