Frommer's^® Utah, 7th Edition

by Eric Peterson

• ISBN13: 9780470185650
• ISBN10: 0470185651
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Meticulously researched, with every recommendation based on personal experience, Frommer's Utah is the only guide you'll need to experience all the adventure and natural wonders of this amazing corner of the Southwest. Let Frommer's Utah show you all the sights, from dinosaur fossils and ancient cliff dwellings to Wild West saloons and magnificent Temple Square.Frommer's Utah features an "Active Vacation Planner," showcasing all the sports, daredevil activities, hiking, and camping the state has to offer; complete coverage of the national parks and monuments, including Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Moab, and Arches, plus all the details on some of the nation's best ski resorts; reviews of lodging in every price range -- from historic B&Bs, to rustic cabins, family-friendly motels, and more. We've got all the details to design the Utah adventure that's right for you.

Author Biography

A Denver-based freelance writer, Eric Peterson has contributed to numerous Frommer’s guides covering the American West, and has authored Frommer’s Montana & Wyoming, Frommer’s Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, as well as Ramble: A Field Guide to the U.S.A. and other forthcoming Ramble titles for Speck Press (www.speckpress.com). Peterson also writes about travel and other topics for such publications as ColoradoBiz, Delta Sky, and the New York Daily News. In his free time, he’s an avid camper and hiker, a lifelong Broncos fan, and part-time rock star (at least in the eyes of his niece Olivia and nephews Mitch and Sam).

Table of Contents

List of Maps

What's New in Utah

The Best of Utah

Planning Your Trip to Utah

The Active Vacation Planner

Suggested Utah Itineraries

Salt Lake City

The Northern Wasatch Front: Utah's Old West

The Southern Wasatch Front:World-Class Skiing & More

Dinosaurs & Natural Wonderss in Utah's Northeast Corner

Utah's Dixie & the Colorful Southwest Corner

Zion National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

Capitol Reef National Park

Lake Powell & Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

From Moab to Arches & Canyonlands National Parks

The Four Corners Area

Appendix: Utah in Depth

Index

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