Good Reads

Towers of Stone, by J.L. Crawford, summarizes the essence of Zion National Park, its landscape, plants, animals, and human history.

Wildflowers of Zion National Park, by Dr. Stanley L. Welsh, is always helpful during wildflower season.

An Introduction to the Geology of Zion, by Al Warneke, is a good pick for information on Zion's geology.

The Zion Tunnel, from Slickrock to Switchback, by Donald T. Garate, tells the fascinating story of the construction of the mile-long Zion Tunnel in the 1920s.

Zion National Park: Sanctuary in the Desert, by Nicky Leach, gives you a photographic overview and a narrative journey through the park.

Zion Natural History Association. Contact the Zion Natural History Association for books and more. 800/635-3959. www.zionpark.org.