Geology Underfoot in Southern Utah

by Richard L Orndorff, Robert W. Wieder, David G. Futey

Overview

Geology Underfoot in Southern Utah explores the stories behind 33 handpicked sites some world-famous, others off the beaten path. Marvel at tales of ancient eruptions, deserts, seas, and swamps; the movements of massive rock units over eons; and the rock s interactions with the life above it, including humankind. Along the way, residents and travelers will visit dinosaur trackways, old mines, rock glaciers, oysters in the desert, and much more. The authors include sites in Zion National Park, Natural Bridges National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Escalante State Park, Fremont Indian State Park, the La Sal Mountains, and many more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780878425174
Publisher:	Mountain Press
Publication date:	03/28/2006
Series:	Geology Underfoot Ser. , #5
Pages:	286
Sales rank:	676,287
Product dimensions:	6.06(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.74(d)
Age Range:	12 - 14 Years

About the Author

Richard L. Orndorff, professor of geotechnical engineering at Eastern Washington University, is a coauthor of Geology Underfoot in Central Nevada, Geology Underfoot in Southern Utah, and Landforms of Southern Utah, all published by Mountain Press Publishing Company. He resides in Spokane with his wife, Sherry, daughter, Emma, and dog, Chloe (woof).


Paleontologist and biologist Robert W. Wieder studies insects harmful to agriculture for the California Department of Agriculture.


David G. Futey is an author and photographer; he treks the wilds of Utah whenever possible, seeking out hikes at high elevation for the good air. He is a coauthor of Geology Underfoot in Southern Utah. He spends his happiest moments with his wife, Susan, daughter, Mary, and son, Evan.