Ron Kay's Guide to Zion National Park: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Zion National Park But Didn't Know Who to Ask [Paperback]

Ron Kay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 21, 2008

A complete, user-friendly guide to Zion National Park, written by an interpretive park ranger. It's like having a park ranger in your back pocket.

Ron Kay has been exploring and guiding in Utah's Zion National Park for more than 30 years. During that time and in the course of his work as an official U.S. interpretive park ranger, he has answered thousands of questions from park visitors and knows exactly where they want to go and what they want to see. Designed to be useful for any person who wants to visit Zion National Park—from first-time visitors to repeat guests ready to see and learn something new—this guide includes complete trail descriptions, maps, mountaineering tips, climbing spots, a detailed trip planner, and fascinating commentary about the park's natural and human history, geology, flora and fauna. Also included are Ron's recommendations for visiting Bryce and Grand Canyon National Parks. 50 black-and-white photographs, 6 maps

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About the Author

Ron Kay is a park ranger in Zion National Park, where he facilitates visitor's programs on the history and geology of the Desert Southwest. A writer and photographer, he teaches at Dixie State College's Elderhostel program and the Zion Canyon Field Institute. Geologists, biologists, and naturalists from around the world have sought his expertise, and the Discovery Channel has featured him in their programs about the Southwest. He lives in Hurricane, UT.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press (April 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 088150792X
• ISBN-13: 978-0881507928
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #495,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Utah
  • #87 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Arizona

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ron Kay's Guide To Zion National Park, May 15, 2008

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Paula E. Taylor - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ron Kay's Guide to Zion National Park: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Zion National Park But Didn't Know Who to Ask (Paperback)

My family and I have visited Zion in the past and it is a wonderful place. However, this book is just magnificent!! We are now in the process of visiting many many more areas in which we have not hiked and explored! It is so informative and exciting that I think it is an awesome read and so very helpful in planning our hikes in the park. Anyone who is interested in finding out the many possibilites and adventures that are waiting to be seen, Ron Kay's book is a must have for everyone!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! Made my Zion experiance!, March 31, 2008

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Nicholas Mcghie "IndustryCage" (Boise, Idaho) - See all my reviews
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Amazing! I have made many trips to Zion National Park and this book made it a new experience. I would recommend this to any person wishing to visit the canyons or looking for information about the beautiful area. Ron did a great job on this book; I will use it for many years to come. I never leave reviews, but this has me so excited I think others should experiance Zion with the information this book provides.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ron Kay's the Best !, March 29, 2008

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This review is from: Ron Kay's Guide to Zion National Park: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Zion National Park But Didn't Know Who to Ask (Paperback)

We have just completed an Elderhostel trip around the Grand Circle under Ron's tutelage, and I have reviewed an electronic version of this book (I am in the process of purchasing the paper volume). Ron is an authentic naturalist and a dedicated advocate for the glories of this region which he has explored from corner to corner. He's also a very effective teacher. From an up-close and personal perspective, I doubt that there is anyone better qualified and able to write a book with this title and I recommend it strongly.