Roadside Geology of Arizona

Almost any roadtrip can turn into an occasion for geological wonder with Roadside Geology of Arizona in the car.  From the colorful rock layers of the Grand Canyon to the "sky islands" that rise above the southern deserts, this book explains the geological processes that have formed our dramatic southwestern landscapes. Author Halka Chronic features the geology found along most of the major roads and highways in the state, and provides extra information on National Parks and Monuments. Have one of your passengers read to you as you drive and soon you'll begin to understand the stories the rocks tell about our ever-changing earth.