By David B. Williams     Illustrated by Gloria Brown     188 Pages

A Naturalist’s Guide to Canyon Country is the perfect companion if you plan to explore the northern Colorado Plateau, the vast province that encompasses eastern Utah, far western Colorado, and sections of northern Arizona and New Mexico. It is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated trailside reference to the plants, animals, and geology of an area that includes nine national parks and monuments.

With this guide in hand, you will gain a sympathetic understanding of the desert ecosystems that make up the region. You will learn about the battle between uplift and erosion that has sculpted the sandstone fins of Arches National Park and the needles of Canyonlands. You will learn to differentiate between prickly pear and claret cup cacti and between the tracks of striped and spotted skunks. You will find out how the lizard uses its tail as a first line of defense. In short, you will learn to appreciate this remarkable land as you never did before.

By Damian Fagan
148 Pages

Geologically spectacular, the Canyonlands region is also home to collections of stunning, sometimes unusual, wildflowers. In Canyon Country Wildflowers, author Damian Fagan guides wildflower enthusiasts through the specialized habitats of the Four Corners area–including Canyonlands and Arches National Parks — describing the most common flowers of the region in clear, easy-to-understand terms. More than 190 species are discussed, including some flowering trees and shrubs, and each description is accompanied by a beautiful color photograph, habitat and range information, and historical and cultural notes. A thorough glossary and complete index to the species make Canyon Country Wildflowers a handy guide that will appeal to wildflower experts and beginners alike.

“This is more than just a simple flower guide; it is an invitation to discover canyon country. By addressing the relationships between plants and environmental factors such as pollinators, soil type, and microclimate, Canyon Country Wildflowers will enhance anyone’s appreciation of these lands.”
- David Williams, Seasonal Park Ranger, Arches National Park and co-author of A Naturalist’s Guide to the White Rim Trail

By Henry A. Schoch     32 Pages

Red rock canyons, pinyon and juniper forests,  and towering masses of naturally sculpted rock are what make the Colorado National Monument a national treasure and a place to protect and preserve. Colorado National Monument: The Story Behind the Scenery tells the geologic history of how this area was formed, touches on the flora and fauna that thrive in the pinyon-juniper woodland, and paints a picture of human life in canyons from the Ute Indians to John Otto to the CCC and to those that enjoy the Monument today.

By Jane Hammerslough
48 Pages
Ages 7+

Get ready for a unique adventure! This fascinating, 96-page book explores some of the strangest stuff on Earth that has survived from prehistoric times. From huge piles of dinosaur dung to perfectly-preserved woolly mammoths, many discoveries have given scientists clues as to what life was like millions of years ago. Plus, you can even own a piece of pre-history with your very own coprolite–a fancy name for dino poop!

By Jonathan Kronstadt     48 Pages

Includes:
- 48 page book about dinosaurs and fossil hunting
- Digging block with a plastic dinosaur fossil inside
- Tools to dig out the fossil
- 20 collectible dinosaur cars

What reptile could run faster than a train? Which meat-eater stood taller than a tree? What critter was tough enough to fight a rhinoceros? Find out all this and more when you enter the world of dinosaurs! In this 48-page book, you’ll read about the lives of these incredible creatures, as well as how scientists locate fossils, dig them out, and use the findings to learn what life was like millions of years ago. Best of all, with the materials in your kit, you’ll get to dig out your own dinosaur fossil and play a cool dinosaur card game!

By Steve Kolarik     142 Pages

Mountains, plains and foothills surround Grand Junction, Colorado, making it a hiker’s paradise. Grand Junction Hiking Guide is a definitive guide to this area, written by Steve Kolarik, an experienced Colorado Outward Bound instructor and mountain guide. Short hikes on paved paths and all-day hikes through rugged terrain are included. Here is an indispensable reference for those wanting to explore diverse geologic regions–from Colorado’s plateau sandstone canyons to mountainous subalpine terrain.

69 Hikes-48 Maps

From casual city hikes to demanding back country trails Grand Junction Hiking Guide includes Bangs Canyon, Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness Area, Book Cliffs & Little Book Cliffs, Colorado National Monument, Grand Mesa, Rabbit Valley, and the Uncompaghre Plateau.