Roadside Geology of Utah by Halka Chronic
Discover Utah's Incredible Geologic Wonders, One Highway at a Time
Experience the breathtaking geology of the Beehive State with Roadside Geology of Utah by renowned geologist Halka Chronic. Part of the best-selling Roadside Geology series, this classic guide transforms every road trip into a fascinating geological adventure, explaining the mountains, canyons, deserts, arches, cliffs, and rock formations visible from Utah's highways. The original edition by Halka Chronic became a favorite among travelers, geologists, and outdoor enthusiasts, while later editions expanded on her work with updated maps, photographs, and road guides.
Whether you're driving through Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Monument Valley, the Wasatch Front, or the Great Basin, this guide explains how Utah's spectacular landscapes were formed over hundreds of millions of years. Easy-to-follow route descriptions, full-color photographs, maps, and illustrations make complex geology understandable for readers of every experience level.
Perfect For
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Rockhounds
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Gold prospectors
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Geology enthusiasts
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Road trippers
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National Park visitors
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Metal detectorists
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Outdoor adventurers
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Teachers and students
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Fossil enthusiasts
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Nature photographers
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RV travelers
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Utah explorers
What You'll Discover
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Utah's spectacular rock formations
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Colorado Plateau geology
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Great Basin geology
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Mountain-building processes
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Faults, folds, and earthquakes
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Volcanic history
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Desert landscapes
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National parks and monuments
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Ancient seas and fossil formations
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The geologic history of Utah
Features
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Written by renowned geologist Halka Chronic
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Part of the acclaimed Roadside Geology series
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Easy-to-follow highway guides
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Detailed geologic maps
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Hundreds of color photographs and illustrations (Second Edition)
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Explains the geology visible from major highways
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Covers Utah's national parks, monuments, mountains, and deserts
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Approximately 370 pages in the expanded Second Edition (the original 1990 edition by Halka Chronic contained 326 pages)
Benefits
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Turn every Utah road trip into a geology field trip
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Understand how Utah's iconic landscapes were formed
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Learn to identify major rock formations and geologic features
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Gain a deeper appreciation for Utah's national parks
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Excellent educational resource for beginners and experienced geology enthusiasts alike
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A must-have reference for anyone exploring the American Southwest
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Specifications
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Title: Roadside Geology of Utah
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Original Author: Halka Chronic
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Second Edition Contributors: Felicie Williams & Lucy Chronic
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Series: Roadside Geology
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Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
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Edition: Second Edition
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Format: Paperback
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Pages: Approximately 370
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Illustrations: Over 300 Color Photos, Maps & Figures
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Language: English
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Subject: Utah Geology, Roadside Travel & Earth Science
What's Included
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know that understanding geology is one of the best ways to become a better prospector and outdoor explorer. Roadside Geology of Utah is one of the most respected guides available for learning about the state's extraordinary landscapes, from towering sandstone cliffs and ancient volcanic fields to fault-block mountains and rich mineral regions. Whether you're prospecting for gold, collecting rocks and minerals, or touring Utah's world-famous national parks, this guide will help you see the landscape through the eyes of a geologist.
Utah's splendid scenery is the splendor of its rocks. You see them everywhere in their bright colors, intricate patterns, dramatic structures, and eroded sculpture. Al kinds and conditions of rocks that record a history of events spanning more than a billion years. Here is the story of those rocks and those events told in terms the layman will enhoy and the geologist appreciate. Here is Utah.
