If you had to choose just one affordably-priced book to be representative of Arizona's natural beauty, in all its variety and splendor, this would be it. 
First, there are the photographs: more than 65 of them, by the most respected professionals in the field. Arizona Highways contributors from around the state supplied full-color images that vividly display the harmony of color and form, rich textures and vast spaces of Arizona's deserts, mountains, plateaus, grasslands and riparian niches. The immense, sculpted layers of the Grand Canyon, cool pools of water in the midst of searing desert, green "sky island" mountains thrusting upward from basin floors and monumental rock formations - all contribute to the sometimes subtle and sometimes overwhelming beauty of Arizona. 
Then there's the descriptive text. Journalist and veteran outdoorsman Sam Negri draws from a deep well of experience to characterize the landscape, relating it to the state's history and folklore. In six chapters, he explores the deep forests and sculpted plateaus of the Arizona Strip, the color and texture of Indian Country, the vast ribbon of trees and water that make up the mountains, the unexpected exotic appeal of Western Arizona, the diversity of life and forms of the Southwestern Desert and the Southeastern Desert's land of contrast. 
First published in 1996 and now available in its third printing, the book's impressive cover and the quality of its design assure that it will remain a literary ambassador welcomed by those wanting to stay in touch with this interesting corner of the world.

Arizona: The Beauty of It All

Arts & Photography

Sam Negri

Photography & Video

Arizona Highways

Travel Arizona II focuses on historic, cultural, scenic, and otherwise fascinating sites of Arizona. This guidebook highlights the best that Arizona offers through the efforts of five veteran writers - with nearly 150 years of exploring this state - more than two dozen photographers, and specialists in research, maps, and book design. Brief bios of authors are in the book's introduction. 
Included are 14 trips in all regions of the state, plus three chapters devoted to the best attractions in Phoenix and Tucson, and a chapter highlighting sites and institutions focusing on ancient and contempory Native American cultures. 
Brimming with information and definitive color photographers more than (200) of Arizona's outback and urban attractions, this book guides travelers on 14 tours to towns, deserts, mountains, and valleys. Chapters devoted to Phoenix and Tucson attractions depict the uniqueness of these cities imprinted with cultures ancient and modern - from stone chip to computer chip. Plus, readers will learn where to enjoy the "urban outdoors" in Phoenix and Tucson. Complementing all that, "when you go" lists provide telephone numbers, Internet addresses, and other information for travelers. 
This book points the way for newcomers to Arizona or anyone wanting to explore the state's diverse attractions and beauty. To them, we say: When you explore Arizona, take along plenty of water and this guidebook - for who knows more about showcasing Arizona's scenic, cultural, and historical bounty than Arizona Highways.

Travel Arizona II : A Guide to the Best Tours and Sites

Travel

Rose Houk

Leo W. Banks

Tom Dollar

Joe Stocker

Reference

14 tours taking travelers through Arizona's most popular territory and to its most popular attractions. Plus, the book has visitor-orinted descriptions of Tucson and Phoenix, the "urban outdoors" in those two areas, and highlights of Arizona's Indian cultures. Each article is accompanied by world-famous Arizona Highways color photography.

Travel Arizona (Travel Arizona Collection)

Leo W.

Dollar Sam Banks

Arizona Highways Books

Drawing on an earlier, best-selling edition, this is an all-new take-along book describing 40 drives on Arizona back roads that mostly are unpaved but not uncouth. The routes were compiled with novice back roaders in mind, although a few drives are challenging. Venturing into forests, mountains, and deserts, these drives allow you to slow your life down for leisurely trips. Richly illustrated with color photographs and documented with "Route Finder" directions and maps, these 40 drives will change your appreciation of Arizona's back-country.

The Back Roads

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