Insight Guide Arizona & the Grand Canyon

by Gattuso, John

• ISBN13: 9781585731695
• ISBN10: 1585731692
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Insight Guides

Summary

This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guide book. It is an inspiring background read, an invaluable on-the-spot companion and a superb souvenir of your visit. Evocative photography: Insight Guides are renowned for their great pictures, which vividly convey a sense of everyday life. Illuminating text: Expert writers bring to life Arizona's history, culture, parks, arts, food and, above all, its people. Incisive evaluations: From the overwhelming beauty of the Grand Canyon and Indian Country to the bustle of Phoenix and Tucson, it's all here. Detailed, cross-referenced maps: All sites are clearly highlighted and numbered in relation to the text. Full listings: All the travel details, hotels, restaurants and phone numbers you'll need.

Table of Contents

Maps
Prehistoric Cultures	p. 20
Arizona	p. 120
Northern Arizona	p. 124
Grand Canyon	p. 130
Flagstaff	p. 188
Central Arizona	p. 200
Arizona's West Coast	p. 206
Sedona & Verde Valley	p. 218
Phoenix	p. 258
Tucson	p. 276
Southern Arizona	p. 292
Introduction
The Grand Canyon State	p. 13
History
Decisive Dates	p. 16
Native Heritage	p. 19
The Spanish Era	p. 29
Cowboys, Indians and Miners	p. 35
Brith and Rebirth	p. 45
Features
The Cultural Landscape	p. 53
The Naked Earth	p. 69
Desert Life	p. 77
Outdoor Adventure	p. 87
Exploring Ancient Arizona	p. 95
Ghost Towns	p. 101
The Arizona Cowboy	p. 107
Information panels
American Indian Art	p. 64
Arizona Volcanoes	p. 75
Golfer's Paradise	p. 90
Return of the Railroad	p. 141
Desert Blossoms	p. 166
Water Issues	p. 213
Arcosanti	p. 225
Bird-Watching	p. 226
Fairs and Fiestas	p. 285
Reach for the Stars	p. 286
Places
Introduction	p. 119
Northern Arizona	p. 125
Grand Canyon National Park	p. 129
Colorado River Rafting	p. 145
Page and the Arizona Strip	p. 157
Navajo and Hopi Reservations	p. 171
Flagstaff and Environs	p. 187
Central Arizona	p. 201
Arizona's West Coast	p. 205
Sedona and Verde Valley	p. 217
Mogollon Rim and Tonto Basin	p. 231
White Mountains and East Central Arizona	p. 241
Phoenix and Environs	p. 257
Southern Arizona	p. 271
Tucson and Environs	p. 275
Border Country	p. 291
Travel Tips
Getting Acquainted	p. 306
Planning the Trip	p. 307
Practical Tips	p. 311
Where to Stay	p. 314
Where to Eat	p. 324
Culture	p. 331
The Great Outdoors	p. 335
Tours & Outfitters	p. 337
Sport	p. 339
Further Reading	p. 341
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