The Broken Land: Adventures in Great Basin Geology1 review Frank De Courten University of Utah Press, 2003 'The Broken Land' is terrific! Frank De Courten's description of the Great Basin's origins is remarkably clear and enjoyable. The author's explanations of specific geological processes are more complete and satisfying than I've found elsewhere. His style is very relaxed and he has a great gift for organization and presentation ...             Rockhounding Nevada5 reviews William A. Kappele Falcon, 1998 You'll never go home home empty handed + Very precise directions + Excellent resource + Rock Hounds + Nevada: Rockhounding             Rise and Fall of San Diego: 150 Million Years of History Recorded in Sedimentary Rocks3 reviews Patrick L. Abbott Sunbelt Publications, 1999 Excellent insight to San Diego's geology + Rise and Fall of San Diego: 150 Years of History Recorded in An excellent book! I find myself continuously recommending it. Fascinating from a geology and local interest point of view. I'll never look at La Jolla, Mission Bay and Point Loma the same way again.             Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley11 reviews Robert P. Sharp Mountain Press Publishing Company, 1997 Wonderful Ticket to Adventure + Readable and Informative + wonderful explanations for the layman + Invaluable Info for Locals and Travellers + Thoroughly Intriguing!             Traveling America's Loneliest Road: A Geologic and Natural History Tour through Nevada along U.S. Highway 503 reviews Joseph V. Tingley, Kris Ann Pizarro Nevada Bureau of Mines & Geology, 2000 Long Overdue + Not just a travel guide + Special Publication 26 I have a confession to make. When I live in a place that has ice and snow on the ground for twenty-something days; the temperature hovers around the cold mark (anything below 50 degrees Fahrenheit;)and my home heating bills are larger than my mortage payment, I frequently contract cabin fever. ...             Geology Underfoot in Central Nevada (Yes, Geology Underfoot) (Yes, Geology Underfoot)4 reviews Richard L. Orndorff, Robert W. Wieder, ... Mountain Press Publishing Company, 2000 Author's review + very useful and clearly written We wrote this book to let people know about a place we know well, a vast and beautiful landscape that lies hidden behind the clanging slot machines and roulette wheels that people associate with Nevada. This is a dynamic landscape created by glaciers, vast lakes, desert winds, and explosive ...             Backcountry Adventures Southern California: The Ultimate Guide to the Backcountry for anyone with a Sport ...8 reviews Peter Massey Adler Publishing Co, 2006 A guide to getting to know Southern California + Best 4x4 book available!! + Great book! + Great Read! Extensive info on So-Cal + Excellent guide for the casual off-roader             Geologic Tours in the Las Vegas Area: Expanded Edition (Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Special ...1 review Joseph V. Tingley, Becky Weimer Purkey, ... University of Nevada Press, 2002 Las Vegas Geology Rocks!! This is an excellent publication for both the layman and experienced geologist to use while exploring the wonderful geology around southern Nevada! They used enough detail for everyone to learn something and the diagrams and images are fantastic. I highly recommend this book for anyone, especially ...             The Pennisular Ranges: A Geological Guide to San Diego's Back Country1 review Kendall Hunt Pub Co, 1999 THE PENINSULAR RANGES: A GEOLOGICAL GUIDE TO SAN DIEGO'S BACK COUNTRY: A Geological Guide To San Diego's Back Country The material was much more technical that expected. I did, however; found the diagrams to be useful. Unfortunately, this is not a book I would recommend especially given the fact that it was almost $30.00.             Rockhounding California5 reviews Gail A. Butler Falcon, 1998 Rock Solid + Rockhounding California + Pretty, pretty, good! + just what I was looking for!             Benchmark Nevada Road & Recreation Atlas4 reviews Benchmark Maps Benchmark Maps, 2003 The BEST Nevada atlas in every way :)) + Very well designed + Not just for getting there I have lived in Nevada and have traveled extensively throughout its rural areas since the 1980's. Most people don't realize how many "roads" there are in Nevada (1000's) that exist solely as remnants from mining booms, power line access development, ranching, military, and the like. The majority of ...             Geology of San Diego County: Legacy of the Land Harold J. Clifford, Frederick W. Bergen, ... Sunbelt Publications, 1997 The Northwest! The San Diego region was born in volcanic fire and torrential flood from the western slopes of the Sierra Madre, hundreds of miles to the south. Global tectonic forces drive it northwest as part of the Baja peninsula, possibly fated to perish against icy Alaskan shores. Fear not, however. The itinerary for this voyage is many millions of years long. JOURNEY THROUGH GEOLOGIC ...             Geology of Death Valley: Landforms, Crustal Extension, Geologic History, Road Guides1 review Marli B. Miller, Lauren A. Wright Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 2004 A Bridge in Time. We recently re-visited Death Valley after a period of 30 years. This time, we had the help of the wonderful guide, "Geology of Death Valley" by Martin and Wright. The wonderful pictures really match the splendor of the Valley. The text offers a bit more insight into the world of geology than the ...             Geology Of The Great Basin (Max C. Fleishmann Series in Great Basin Natural History)4 reviews Bill Fiero University of Nevada Press, 1986 A superb introduction to the Great Basin + home is nevada! + Excellent Great Basin introduction + America's Great Unknown revealed             Geology Underfoot in Southern California5 reviews Robert P. Sharp Mountain Press Publishing Company, 1993 Excellent, but different from "Roadside" series + A good beginning guide for a new geologist + Excellent introduction to the geology of the area + Like Rocks? Wonder about the Landscape? + Excellent reading for the amateur or layperson geologist.             Guide to Southern California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails10 reviews Charles A. Wells Funtreks Inc., 2003 Great book! + Great Content, Poor Binding. + Keep in the Jeep + Palomar Mountain KLR on/off road motorcyclist + Off Road Trails             Roadside Geology of Northern and Central California7 reviews David Alt Mountain Press Publishing Company, 2000 Helpful guide + Fun and useful book + Roadside Geology of Northern and Central California + Don't just drive by + A must-have field reference             Death Valley SUV trails: A guide to 46 four-wheeling excursions in the backcountry in and around Death Valley ...1 review Roger Mitchell Track & Trail Publications, 2001 Great Information! This book provides information on a large number of great trips in the Death Valley area. I've personally used this book as a guide for several trips and have found it to be reasonably accurate (which is difficult considering the constantly changing conditions in the Death Valley area). The author ...             Benchmark California Road & Recreation Atlas, Fifth Edition (Benchmark Road & Recreation Atlas)21 reviews Benchmark Maps, Stuart Allan Benchmark Maps, 2005 Back roads + Motorcycle Rides + Useful and Easy to Use + "Must Have" map for California Traveler             Geology of San Diego County: Legacy of the Land Harold J. Clifford, Frederick W. Bergen, ... Sunbelt Publications, 1997 The Northwest! The San Diego region was born in volcanic fire and torrential flood from the western slopes of the Sierra Madre, hundreds of miles to the south. Global tectonic forces drive it northwest as part of the Baja peninsula, possibly fated to perish against icy Alaskan shores. Fear not, however. The itinerary for this voyage is many millions of years long. JOURNEY THROUGH GEOLOGIC ...