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The publisher says: Thoroughly revised and updated for 2008, each easy-to-use regional travel guide is organized alphabetically by state and/or province and provides meticulously detailed maps with mileage charts; sections describing annual and seasonal events, visitor attractions, landmarks, and recreational activities; enhanced accommodations and restaurant ratings; helpful travel tips and valuable coupons; and a new, larger, trim size and lay-flat binding. This guide covers the southwestern states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.

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Title: Southwest 2008
Publisher: Mobil Travel Guide
Pub. date: Feb. 1, 2008
Paperback; 448 pages
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0762746661
ISBN-13: 978-0762746668

The publisher says: In this new, updated edition, motojournalist Marty Berke provides detailed routes to the best scenic, curving roads the great American Southwest has to offer. From Pikes Peak Highway, the Million Dollar Highway, and Route 66, to Bryce, Zion, and Grand Canyon National Parks, unforgettable roads and adventures await those wanting to explore Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah on two wheels. The book contains 64 separate riding trips, each about a day in length, and includes seasoned advice on the best campgrounds, parks, scenic landmarks, and restaurants. Topographical maps, clear directions, and plenty of photographs enhance the text. This popular travel guide for motorcyclists captures all the grandeur and natural beauty of the region and introduces riders to places and sights they would never find on their own.

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Title: Motorcycle Journeys Through the Southwest (2nd edition)
Publisher: Whitehorse
Pub. date: March 15, 2008
Authors: Martin C. Berke
Paperback; 320 pages
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1884313663
ISBN-13: 978-1884313660
Product dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches
Shipping weight: 1.2 pounds

The publisher says: From the Grand Canyon to the Petrified Forest, snow-capped mountains to the Sonoran Desert, and fabled Route 66 to the Coronado Trail, National Geographic Traveler: Arizona, 3rd Edition, by Southwesterner Bill Weir covers the state's rich culture and stunning landscapes that make it one of the top destinations in the country, attracting 31 million visitors each year.

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Title: National Geographic Traveler: Arizona (3rd Edition)
Publisher: National Geographic
Pub. date: March 18, 2008
Author: Bill Weir
Paperback; 272 pages
List price: $22.95
ISBN-10: 1426202288
ISBN-13: 978-1426202285

The publisher says: Hidden Arizona perfectly epitomizes the Hidden travel guide philosophy. It is written for the new generation of back-road explorers who aren't looking to be herded to the same Grand Canyon viewing spot as everyone else but instead prefer to explore out-of-the-way sites and hotels as well as adventure travel choices like rafting the Grand Canyon, boating on Lake Havasu, and hiking Sedona's red-rock gorges. With great detail and a discriminating eye, the author covers the popular spots (large sections are dedicated to the Grand Canyon, Phoenix, and Sedona) but also tells of "hidden" areas just down the road that other guidebooks overlook. Hidden Arizona highlights the state's Wild West heritage, leading visitors to dude ranches, ghost towns, and places to buy Indian crafts. Dining reviews focus on restaurants serving Southwest cuisine and authentic Mexican food. Suggestions for outdoor adventures abound, with descriptions of 67 parks and wilderness areas including information on camping, hiking, boating, and horseback riding.

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Title: Hidden Arizona: Including Phoenix, Tucson, Sedona, and the Grand Canyon (6th edition)
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Pub. date: April 28, 2008
Author: Richard Harris
Paperback; 392 pages
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 1569756570
ISBN-13: 978-1569756577