A comprehensive hiking guide through Arizona's canyons, peaks, deserts, and forests, with over 100 detailed topographical maps, trail charts, and backpacking information.

"In this exquisitely written book, Robert Macfarlane sets off from his Cambridge, England, home to follow the ancient tracks, holloways, drove roads, and sea paths that crisscross both the British landscape and its waters and territories beyond. The result is an immersive, enthralling exploration of the ghosts and voices that haunt old paths, of the stories our tracks keep and tell, and of pilgrimage and ritual. Told in Macfarlane's distinctive voice,...

"Here is the story of a rapidly developing industry called Geoengineering, driven by scientists, corporations, and governments intent on changing global climate, controlling the weather, and altering the chemical composition of soil and water--all supposedly for the betterment of mankind."--Container.

"This selection of Arizona hikes takes you from 'backyard' trails in Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott, Flagstaff, and Sedona to rambles along the Grand Canyon's Rim Trail to expeditions through remote corners like Aravaipa Canyon and the Chiricahua Wilderness. Enjoy a range of hikes for every season through a spectacular variety of landscapes. More than half of these hikes are ones that almost any family can handle. Whether strolling, bouldering, or backpacking,...