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Backroads of Utah: Your Guide to Utah's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures (Backroads of ...) | 
| Author: Theresa A. Husarik
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Category: Book
List Price: $21.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 521555
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0760329567
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.9204
EAN: 9780760329566
ASIN: 0760329567
Publication Date: April 15, 2008
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Known for its canyons and breathtaking views, its whitewater rivers and Wild West outposts, its tranquil lakes and fantastic rock formations, Utah is one of the most beautiful and varied places on the planet. Backroads of Utah takes you to every corner of this spectacular state, from Dinosaur National Monument to Rainbow Bridge, from historic squares to outlaw hideaways, from the vaulting natural arches of Arches National Park to the exquisite formations in Timpanogos Cave.
Utah, home to five national parks, seven national monuments, and six national forests (as well as forty state parks and an extensive system of scenic byways), has something for every traveler. And whether youre seeking adventure or the quiet contemplation of nature, an immersion in history or a taste of culture, the backroad adventures charted in this book will take you where you want to go.
Theresa Husariks inviting text and lovely color photographs offer a thorough overview of Utahs landscapes, its legacy, and its people. With detailed travel directions and maps, as well as entertaining sidelights from the states history, this handy guide to Utahs justly famous attractions and lesser-known gems makes a perfect companion for any traveler in the Beehive State.
Book Description
Known for its canyons and breathtaking views, its whitewater rivers and Wild West outposts, its tranquil lakes and fantastic rock formations, Utah is one of the most beautiful and varied places on the planet. Backroads of Utah takes you to every corner of this spectacular state, from Dinosaur National Monument to Rainbow Bridge, from historic squares to outlaw hideaways, from the vaulting natural arches of Arches National Park to the exquisite formations in Timpanogos Cave. With detailed travel directions and maps, as well as entertaining sidelights from the state’s history, this handy guide makes a perfect companion for any traveler in the Beehive State.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 save your money July 21, 2008
The guy who gave this a one star was being generous. Too bad I had already bought the book by then.
I am surprised that this book found a publisher; must be nepotism or something.
Also, seems pretty sneaky to give your own book a five star review. Authors should NOT be reviewing their own books!
 Real Time Travel Guide to Utah June 24, 2008
I love this book.
Bought in the Spring, it is a very popular among the house guests. I went on line to buy a few for gifts.
The obviously active author took the photos and drove the roads, rather like an old fashioned "route 66" take on travel. However, the information is approachable and current spiced with a little history.
Enjoy!
Wonderful book! June 24, 2008
I own this book and love it.
The cover photo really drew me into the contents. I had intended to thumb through this book one evening, but instead found myself reading the whole thing.
I'm surprised and sorry that a previous reviewer was so negative; it's a shame to be so critical.
I'm happy with the text as well as the images--the author did a wonderful job.
I've only been to Utah for short visits, so I can hardly wait to use this fine resource for a lengthier exploration of this lovely state.
Excellent travel and resource book June 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is excellent! I bought it about 3 weeks ago, and I happened to be meeting some friends in Colorado this past weekend at Dinosaur National Park. So I threw the book into the car almost as a last minute thought. Thank heavens I did because I ended up getting lost and used the maps to get me on the right track. After we were well on our way, and going the right direction I started reading through the book while my husband drove. We decided that because of her great descriptions that we wanted to go see Josie Bassetts cabin. That night around the campfire, I read the section about Vernal, Greenriver and Dinosaur National Monument to my friends from Colorado (one who is blind). It was great because it gave us a sense of history about the place. The part about Josie was very cool and we would have never known all that had I not got the book. For the next couple of nights I ended up reading sections of the book to my friends around the campfire. It made us all want to explore Utah more. In fact we are going to Bear Lake in a couple of weeks and wouldn't leave home with out it.
As for the pictures - they are exquisite! Colorful and clear, the ones of the wildflowers are amazing.
As to the previous person's post - not sure why he thinks any of these roads are not backroads - most of Utah is backroads. I have lived here for over 10 years and I highly recommend this book - it gives you information that you can't find at the monuments, or parks - it gives the history of individuals and so much more.
If you buy one book for your road trips this is the one to buy!
Terrible, save your money June 16, 2008
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
very bad pictures, blurry and grainy, full of information you will find online doing a search of Utah scenic byways, a rip off for $21.95, the editor should be drug out into the street and left there.
what they consider 'backroads' ends up being State Highways and Interstate, or National Park Roads...Find the 5 largest cities or towns in each region of Utah and connect the dots, that is the 'backroad' described here.You won't find any tips on where to go, what there is to see, what there is to miss, what to do if you have one day or three, or what not to miss, lines like -- a campground a forest and a lake make this area worth exploring--- are common throughout.
As far as information, anything you can read on a diner placemat you will find in here. overall flat out bad bad bad.
Enthusiasm for a project does not balance out terrible photos and printing and lousy editing.
I can't get my money back but I can hopefully save you wasting yours.
Sorry to be honest, but if you have ever heard of Utah and know how to pronounce it, you will be very let down by this book.
buy instead "Backcountry Adventures:Utah" and "Standing Rocks and Sleeping Rainbows" those books have photos and high quality printing, good maps that mean something, and make you want to go see Utah!
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