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Backroads of Arizona
Your Guide to Arizona's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures
| Text by: Hinckley JimPhotographer: Kerrick JamesFormat: Paperback, 160 Pages Item: 144125 ISBN: 9780760326893 Publisher: Voyageur Press Specs Illustrations: 125 color, 28 b/w Size: .375 Weight: 1.438 lb. Edition: First Published: November 15th 2006 DC: AP List Price: $21.99 $16.49 All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. In Stock |
The face of Arizona has changed dramatically over the centuries-but for those who know where to look, the coyote still howls, waterfalls still tumble into deep red rock canyons, and some of nature's finest handiwork is still to be seen along the backroads and byways of the state. For the open-road adventurer or the armchair tourist, Backroads of Arizona is the ideal guide to the state where antelope still roam, cowboys still ride the range, and mail is still delivered by mule train. Jim Hinckley's informative text and Kerrick James' brilliant color photography reveal the Grand Canyon State as more than just desert and towering saguaros: It is a powerful land of compelling variety where a mere sixty-mile drive can transport you from scorching sands to dense evergreen stands where deer and elk roam. Continuing on Voyageur Press' successful travel series, Backroads of Arizona takes you on more than twenty trips to the state's most notable and underappreciated sites. The book covers Arizona's plethora of awe-inspiring natural areas and national parks as well as its many historic sites, including Native American Pueblos and ancient ruins, ghost towns and vestiges of the Old West, and more. It is a fitting celebration of one of the most scenic states in the country. |
Phoenix Magazine, January 2007
“Backroads is chock-full of vivid images by Kerrick James … James’ artwork almost makes Backroads a better picture book than travel guide. Almost. With plenty of maps, directions and little-known facts about each region, Hinckley proves himself to be an excellent travel guide. In addition, the drives are designed for all types of sightseer – from leisurely tourist to the adventuresome off-roader.”
Arizona Republic, Dec. 1, 2006
“An unqualified joy, whether you intend to use it for practical route planning or simply for armchair exploration.”Phoenix, January 2007
“From budding poppy fields in Bisbee to salmon-colored sunsets in Sedona and historic buildings across the state, James’ artwork almost makes Backroads a better picture book than travel guide. Almost. With plenty of maps, directions and little-known facts about each region, Hinckley proves himself to be an excellent travel guide.”
Kingman Daily Minor, Feb. 18, 2007
“The book is broken into regions with easy-to-follow directions accompanying fascinating stories on what to look for as you cruise across God’s country. Add in the vivid photography of Arizona’s natural and man-made treasures, and you’ve got a wonderful treat to thumb through on a Sunday afternoon, then to use as a guide as you enjoy the state’s many backroads.”Tucson Lifestyle, February 2007
“Hinckley, an auto enthusiast, knows the pleasures of the open road and proves that he’s an excellent source of info on everything from the topography to the history to the attractions of the state, giving a strong overview of the character of each region.”
Valley Guide Magazine, Spring 2007
“Perfect for the casual traveler and the experienced adventurer alike.”
Contents
Introduction
Part I The Northwest Rediscovering the Main Street of America: Route 66 from Ash Fork to Topock The Arizona Coast: Highway 95 through Yuma County Search for Time Capsules: Highway 93 from Kingman to the Hoover Dam Dry Lakes, Joshua Trees, and the Grand Canyon: Kingman to Grand Canyon West To the Edge of the World and Back Again: Highway 18 to Supai The Arizona Strip: Colorado City to Page
Part II The Northeast The Fabled Land: Page Loop The Land of the Hopi: Tuba City to Window Rock Technicolor Dreamland: Kayenta to Chambers The South Rim Loop: Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon and Back
Part III Central Arizona The Coronado Trail: Holbrook to |
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