Book Review - Utah Canyon Country: 20 Must-see Sites and Short Hikes
All of Laurie's must-see 20 sites and locations are marked on a map toward the beginning of the book as well. This section only shows the Moab, UT area, but other locations include Canyonlands NP, Capitol Reef NP, and the Escalante, UT area.
Not sure of a certain word? Check the glossary in the back. If you are new to Utah, this will be a huge help in understanding Laurie's descriptions. Currently the book is only available to purchase directly from her website, as well as all the Utah National Park Visitor Centers.
I'm super excited to add Utah Canyon Country: 20 Must-see Sites and Short Hikes to my library. I think this is a well-written book, with the best sites and trails everyone should visit. Make it a goal to visit all 20!
UPDATE
You can now buy this book on Amazon for 15% less than retail!
Laurie J. Schmidt is a writer and photographer based in Colorado. She has worked as a NASA science writer and editor, developed web content for the Phoenix Mars Mission, and served as editor of several science magazines and publications. Her science and travel writing has been published in regional and national publications, including PopSci.com, NASA’s Earth Observatory, NASA Global Climate Change, National Parks, and Earth magazine. She holds a master’s degree in journalism, with a focus in science communication. Laurie first discovered Utah canyon country in the early 1990s and has spent 25 years hiking and photographing the geology of the Colorado Plateau region.
