Ron Kay's Guide to Zion National Park: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Zion National Park But Didn't Know Who to Ask
A complete, user-friendly guide to Zion National Park, written by an interpretive park ranger. It's like having a park ranger in your back pocket.

Ron Kay has been exploring and guiding in Utah's Zion National Park for more than 30 years. During that time and in the course of his work as an official U.S. interpretive park ranger, he has answered thousands of questions from park visitors and knows exactly where they want to go and what they want to see. Designed to be useful for any person who wants to visit Zion National Park—from first-time visitors to repeat guests ready to see and learn something new—this guide includes complete trail descriptions, maps, mountaineering tips, climbing spots, a detailed trip planner, and fascinating commentary about the park's natural and human history, geology, flora and fauna. Also included are Ron's recommendations for visiting Bryce and Grand Canyon National Parks.
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Ron Kay's Guide to Zion National Park: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Zion National Park But Didn't Know Who to Ask
A complete, user-friendly guide to Zion National Park, written by an interpretive park ranger. It's like having a park ranger in your back pocket.

Ron Kay has been exploring and guiding in Utah's Zion National Park for more than 30 years. During that time and in the course of his work as an official U.S. interpretive park ranger, he has answered thousands of questions from park visitors and knows exactly where they want to go and what they want to see. Designed to be useful for any person who wants to visit Zion National Park—from first-time visitors to repeat guests ready to see and learn something new—this guide includes complete trail descriptions, maps, mountaineering tips, climbing spots, a detailed trip planner, and fascinating commentary about the park's natural and human history, geology, flora and fauna. Also included are Ron's recommendations for visiting Bryce and Grand Canyon National Parks.
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Ron Kay's Guide to Zion National Park: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Zion National Park But Didn't Know Who to Ask

Ron Kay's Guide to Zion National Park: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Zion National Park But Didn't Know Who to Ask

by Ron Kay
Ron Kay's Guide to Zion National Park: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Zion National Park But Didn't Know Who to Ask

Ron Kay's Guide to Zion National Park: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Zion National Park But Didn't Know Who to Ask

by Ron Kay

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A complete, user-friendly guide to Zion National Park, written by an interpretive park ranger. It's like having a park ranger in your back pocket.

Ron Kay has been exploring and guiding in Utah's Zion National Park for more than 30 years. During that time and in the course of his work as an official U.S. interpretive park ranger, he has answered thousands of questions from park visitors and knows exactly where they want to go and what they want to see. Designed to be useful for any person who wants to visit Zion National Park—from first-time visitors to repeat guests ready to see and learn something new—this guide includes complete trail descriptions, maps, mountaineering tips, climbing spots, a detailed trip planner, and fascinating commentary about the park's natural and human history, geology, flora and fauna. Also included are Ron's recommendations for visiting Bryce and Grand Canyon National Parks.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780881507928
Publisher: Countryman Press, The
Publication date: 04/21/2008
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Ron Kay is a park ranger in Zion National Park, where he facilitates visitor's programs on the history and geology of the Desert Southwest. A writer and photographer, he teaches at Dixie State College's Elderhostel program and the Zion Canyon Field Institute. Geologists, biologists, and naturalists from around the world have sought his expertise, and the Discovery Channel has featured him in their programs about the Southwest. He lives in Hurricane, UT.

Table of Contents

Introduction and History of Zion     11
Experiencing Zion National Park     18
Main Canyon Trip Planner     27
Main Canyon Trail Descriptions     29
Backcountry Traip Planner     37
Backcountry Trail Descriptions     39
Backcountry Canyoneering Route Descriptions     63
Climbing, Horseback Riding, and Biking     76
Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon North Rim, and Other Destinations Within 60 Miles     79
So, What Is It? Common Questions About Zion Canyon     83
Geology: Simple Explanations     87
Prominent Feature Place Names     90
Surrounding Community Place Names     99
Plants and Animals of Zion     101
Index     120
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