Young Readers, Meet an Old Canyon

Angel's Windows | Photo by Mike Buchheit — Angel’s Windows | Photo by Mike Buc

Longtime readers of this column have asked on occasion if I have a Grand Canyon book in print. I’m pleased to report that my standard response has changed from “some day” to “yes indeed!” A fun collaboration with the amazing team at Farcountry Press has resulted in “Going to Grand Canyon National Park”, a richly-illustrated primer on all things Grand Canyon.

Tailored to a youthful audience (ideal for 8-12 year old readers), this book is the latest in a series that highlights our national parks. Its wide-ranging topics include insider trip-planning information that will help any family maximize their visit to the grandest of canyons. Thanks for indulging me a little self-promotion, and thanks to Farcountry Press for letting me share the many wonders of the park I call home.

About Mike Buchheit

Mike Buchheit was the director of the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute for over 25 years, a professional landscape photographer and instructor, a freelance travel writer, and a popular lecturer on a wide variety of Grand Canyon-related topics. As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he called home.

As a long-time resident, 3,000-mile hiker, and frequent river runner, the Iowa native has gained an intimate knowledge of the park that he calls home. You can see some of his beautiful work on his Grand Canyon Prints website.