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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: Shoot perfect photos of landscapes, places, and people with pointers from one of the region's most renowned photographers. Authoritative yet easy-to-follow, his guide to taking postcard-perfect shots of all the best the Colorado Rockies has to offer includes tips for both digital and film equipment. Whether you're a pro looking for new insights or a novice wanting to ensure your vacation looks as spectacular on film as it did with your own eyes, this book is invaluable. Full-color throughout.

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Title: The Photographer's Guide to the Colorado Rockies: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them
Publisher: Countryman
Pub. date: March 3, 2008
Author: Don Mammoser
Paperback; 96 pages
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 0881507334
ISBN-13: 978-0881507331

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