Vermilion Cliffs and North Rim Grand Canyon Guide: Antelope Canyon, The Wave, Pink Sand Dunes, Lees Ferry, Wupatki Ruins, Tuweep Park, Lake Powell, Buckskin Gulch

This is one of six books that tours the Grand Circle Parks in southern Utah and northern Arizona. The areas covered in this book are shown in the front cover and the Table of Contents when you use the “Look Inside” option. Most print books are black/white to avoid prohibitive cost of color ($30). Only Book 5 and 7 are and color. All Kindle E-books are in color that can be viewed on your TV connected to a computer (Purchase both). All books are available at: www.southutahparks.com
* This book is a combination of driving, hiking, mountain-biking and other tours. Where applicable, valuable specific history of that area is included from ancient Indian to modern pioneer evolution. There are suggestions of what to see and do for each tour.
* Your exact location is known by using a meticulous identification of MPs (mile posts along the road indicating mileage) located at each mile (1.6 km) on every improved road. Where those MPs are not available, we use actual miles from a designated reference point. Where applicable, Global Positioning data (GPS) is supplied to complement walking tours in remote areas. Using this collection of information, you will always know your exact location.
* Book navigation starts with the Table of Contents. Under each major Trip there are many individual Tours. Each Tour has the following segments: 1.0 Information: 2-Visitor Center; 3-Services; 4-Lodging; 5-Camping, 6-Hiking; 7-Other Tours (Biking, Horse, Rafting, etc.) and 8-Driving Tours .
- Introduction to Major Parks -
* Vermilion Cliffs Monument in northern Arizona is an exceptionally unique and seldom visited natural landscape area. It is the largest uninhabited area in the U.S. The major landscapes are:
* Buckskin Slot Canyon is the largest slot in the U.S. at 21 miles long.
* Coyote Buttes hosts the world famous: The Wave. This is another unique and colorful geological aberration caused by wind erosion. It is the most popular destination for hikers from literally around the world.
* White Pockets is an area of geological chaos composed of brilliant colors from white to red hues dramatized during sunrise and sunset.
* Cottonwood Cove is another geological aberration abundant with teepee formations and spans of colorful sandstone. > Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim, is preferred from the South Rim as it is not crowded. The western end of the park is Tuweep, that has the most dramatic view of the Colorado River. This overlook is 3,000 feet (914 m) above the river where the furious Lava Falls are seen and heard. There is a trail to those falls.
* Kaibab Forest is the westerly extension of the National Park’s overlooks. Unlike National Park trails, Kaibab Forest has a multitude of overlooks and uncrowded hikes down to the river. Ancient Indian rock art (petroglyphs and pictographs) are abundant. As a national forest, free camping is available everywhere.
* Lees Ferry Colorado River crossing is the most historic settlement in this area. It also has an excellent strenuous hike to a plateau offering superb views of the Colorado River. Very good campground without RV services.
* Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a vast area of red tinted natural sand dunes. This area is popular for ATVs. There are many ancient Indian petroglyphs and petroglyphs dramatized by a South Fork Indian panel pictograph displaying its multitude of face images.
* Best Friends Sanctuary is a private no-kill pet organization that rescues most all animals and provides an adoption center for those pets. Normally there are about 300 cats. Dog-town has almost an equal quantity of puppies and adult dogs waiting for a home
* Wupatki National Monument and Sunset Crater –About 8,000 Indians farmed this area leaving behind almost 2,700+ ruins. The largest village was constructed from 1120 to 1210 A.D. Sunset Crater volcano erupted in 1064 AD and intermittently until about 1250 A.D. The ash covered 800-square miles (2,071 sq. km).