Synopses & Reviews
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Take the road less traveled and discover the hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales other guidebooks just dont offer. Off the Beaten Path® features the things youd want to see - if only you knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits, youll say over and over again: “I didnt know that!”
Whether youre a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Utah Off the Beaten Path show you the Beehive State you never knew existed. Pay a visit to Utahs little-known historic sites and Indian ruins, find the real Big Rock Candy Mountain, hunt for the Fish Lake Ghost, or check out the Thiokol Rocket Display and see examples of rocket motors that sent astronauts into space. So if youve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Synopsis
Bicycle past endangered birds at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, get up close and personal with some slimy reptiles at the Monte L. Bean Museum, follow in the hoofprints of the Pony Express, or experience a unique style of living at Hole 'N the Rock--author Michael Rutter reveals these lesser-known Utah attractions and many more.
About the Author
Michael Rutter is a freelance writer who lives in Orem, Utah. He is the author of more than forty books (including Globe Pequot's
Fun with the Family(TM)Utah and
Outlaw Tales of Utah). He teaches English at Brigham Young University.