Color Country: Touring the Colorado Plateau (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780985778309)

The Colorado Plateau, a stunning region of the American Southwest, remains an unmatched destination for travelers worldwide. Color Country is a complete guide to the spectacular landscapes, astonishing geology, historical sites, and rugged natural beauty of this extraordinary American treasure. Color Country includes: Useful, concise information for 30 national and state parks, monuments, and scenic areas in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado
The essence of each park captured in elegant prose
A visual feast of gorgeous, gallery-grade photography, including labeled aerial views from 35,000 feet
Easy-to-read maps marked with camera and airplane icons to show exactly where the photographs were taken.
In this groundbreaking guidebook, author and award-winning photographer Susan M. Neider delivers a remarkable balance of essentials:
Provides a superb overview of the region and how it was formed
Explains with clarity the highlights of each park
Details the services, trails, features, and best times to visit
Guides your travels with customized maps for every area
Recommends prime vantage points with inspiring photographs
Takes the guesswork out of planning a memorable trip
Color Country, now in an expanded third edition, is a classic, and Susan M. Neider is the definitive guide; she ushers you in and sets you free with this beautiful and knowledgeable companion for your journey.

Author: Susan M. Neider
ISBN-10: 098577830X
ISBN-13: 9780985778309
Publisher: Rainstone Press
Language: English
Published: 06/15/2012
Pages: 183
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 10.95h x 8.50w x 0.40d
Award: Independent Publisher Book Awards - Silver Medal Winner