The Moab Area

In the early 1900s, much of southern Utah was still untamed, unnamed and unexplored. To a bold adventurous boy like Bill Tibbetts, the place was magic. Cowboys still bucked-out wild horses and chased renegade bands of Indians. The story of Bill Tibbetts, who overcame the travails of being a wanted man in a hostile land, is the story of hard times in the old west. This book is an exciting tale of his journey: his grit, his gumption and his loyalty to the land and his family. Much of this nostalgic read takes place in what is now Canyonlands National Park. The story is written from the perspective of the Tibbetts family, taken from family records and accounts written by Bill's relatives, children and friends and also from newspaper accounts from the time. It's the story of a real man, a real cowboy, and a real outlaw. Published by CNHA. Printed in the USA. Author: Tom McCourt Softcover Pages: 152 Size: 7.25 x 9.25 inches #3334

Grand County's story begins long before the first white settlers entered the valley. The land holds ruins, artifacts, and remnants of many ancient peoples, including Ute, Navajo, Anasazi, and others. Spanish missionaries--who were seeking gold as much as souls--were followed by French fur traders into the mid-1800s, and the end of the Mexican-American War in 1848 brought the land to be known as Grand County into the Union. Soon, the valley was teeming with settlers. In 1880, the name "Moab" appeared in the US Postal Register; it was chosen by William Peirce, a businessman who became the town's first postmaster, and was a reference to the Biblical desert. In 1902, Moab, Utah, was officially incorporated. The coming railroads brought more settlers from around the world. Basque sheepherders, Chinese laborers, and African American cowboys joined followers of Brigham Young to become residents of the growing county. Towns like Thompson, Cisco, and Stateline sprang up along with fruitful orchards, and peaches from Moab were being served at restaurants in Paris. Travis Schenck, former director of the Museum of Moab, uses vintage images from museum archives to tell this story of survival and prosperity. Part of the The Images of America series. Author: Travis Schenck, and the Museum of Moab Softcover Pages: 128 Size: 6.5 x 9.25 inches #3914

This full-color guide has been designed specifically for ATVs, but trails are also great for all OHV’s including dirt bikes. Precise directions, pinpoint maps and stunning color photos guide you through Moab, Utah’s legendary backcountry. Thirty‚ “cruiser-to-bruiser‚” routes provide thrilling rides for all skill levels. Learn where to unload and places to camp. Stay on course with handy GPS waypoints. Book promotes low-impact riding. Spiral Bound 30 Trails, 160 Pages 31 Custom Maps Hundreds of color photos GPS Waypoints Routes are Loops When Possible Includes Staging Areas Detailed Mileage Log Author: Charles A. Wells Spiral-bound Pages: 160 Size: 5.4 x 8.4 inches #3248