Overview
There are ancient treasures hidden across the American Southwest. Tucked away in remote canyons are hundreds of ruins, cultural treasures that provide a wealth of information about the past--and most people never visit them. Hiking Ruins Seldom Seen is your ticket to these enchanted, little-known sites. It will lead you on wonderful day hikes and overnight trips to some of the most spectacular areas of the Southwest. Hiking Ruins Seldom Seen is for amateur archaeologists and those who enjoy heading into the wilderness. It contains maps and detailed directions to the remote sites, provides water availability information, and points out hazards on the way. A description of each archaeological site is provided, along with notes on the scenery and wildlife of the area. All of the ruins and rock-art sites in Hiking Ruins Seldom Seen are located off the beaten path and are relatively unknown to the public. Don't forget to take Hiking Ruins Seldom Seen on your next Southwest adventure.
Synopsis
Contains maps and detailed directions to the remote sites, provides water availability information, and points out hazards on the way to some of the most spectacular areas of the Southwest.
Booknews
Tucked away in remote canyons in Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico are hundreds of ruins, cultural resources that provide a wealth of information about the past. This guide leads readers on day hikes and overnight trips to some of the most spectacular areas of the Southwest. Entries contain b&w maps and detailed directions to sites, plus information on water availability, archaeological significance, wildlife, and scenery. Includes b&w photos. The author is a journalist and photographer native to the area. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)