Utah Off the Beaten Path, 4th (Off the Beaten Path Series) [Paperback]

Michael Rutter (Author)

Book Description

Series: Off the Beaten Path Series | Publication Date: July 1, 2004

This guide covers a wide range of little-known attractions in Utah, including the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, the Western Mining and Railroad Museum, the real Big Rock Candy Mountain, and ghost towns galore.

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From the Back Cover

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Take the road less traveled and discover the hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales other guidebooks just don’t offer. Off the Beaten Path® features the things you’d want to see - if only you knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits, you’ll say over and over again: “I didn’t know that!”
Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Utah Off the Beaten Path show you the Beehive State you never knew existed. Pay a visit to Utah’s little-known historic sites and Indian ruins, find the real Big Rock Candy Mountain, hunt for the Fish Lake Ghost, or check out the Thiokol Rocket Display and see examples of rocket motors that sent astronauts into space. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

About the Author

Michael Rutter is a freelance writer who lives in Orem, Utah. He is the author of more than 40 books (including Globe Pequot's Fun with the Family in Utah and Outlaw Tales of Utah). He teaches English at Brigham Young University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 4th edition (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762730056
• ISBN-13: 978-0762730056
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,386,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great way to see the best of Utah in a non-tourist fashion., December 21, 1998

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Matt Salo - See all my reviews

This review is from: Utah: Off the Beaten Path(tm) (Paperback)

This book caught my eye as I was browsing through travel guides in preparation for my week-long trip through Arizona and Utah. Tired of fighting hordes of tourists from every corner of the globe, I wanted to get the flavor and feel of that part of the country without being hassled by the mobs. Every place I went, from the quirky hotels in Moab to the awe-inspiring day-long treks through Canyonlands, was inspired by the guide. Brewer has a keen eye for the off-kilter, and I hope to follow his slightly beaten path in other parts of the country as well.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and informative, July 1, 2005

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lauradi (Santa Cruz, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Utah Off the Beaten Path, 4th (Off the Beaten Path Series) (Paperback)

We pretty much skipped using the Frommer's guide because the tips from this book were more interesting and more our speed. The author led us to the Frisco ghost town and told the history of the town that the roadside plaque didn't cover. The book is well-written and filled with information to keep you in touch with the true feeling of the state.