Author Description

A vibrant, informative guide to the unexpected nature in Salt Lake City and the surrounding area. Set out on a field trip with the experts from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this book, you'll learn about over 100 local species, both plants and animals. Be on the lookout for painted turtles in Ogden, spot pelicans soaring over Provo, and identify pavement mushrooms in Salt Lake City. Equal parts field guide and trip planner, Wild Wasatch Front reveals the unexpected nature thriving in parks, beside urban streams, along local trails... and maybe even in your own backyard.