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My 3rd e-book, The Wanderer's Guide to Northern Arizona, covers more than 35,000 square miles of the most spectacular terrain in the American West, including: Grand Canyon National Park, Sunset Crater National Monument, Wupatki National Monument, Navajo National Monument, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, the Coconino National Forest, the Kaibab National Forest, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Monument Valley, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon, The Wave, Buckskin Gulch, Coyote Buttes, the Navajo and Hopi Reservations, Petrified Forest National Park, Historic Route 66, as well as several Arizona State and County Parks.
GPS Coordinates + Complete Backcountry Navigation Guide
Northeast Arizona is a world apart — a place where ancient human stories are etched into stone, where deep canyons reveal their secrets only to those willing to explore, and where vast desert horizons feel both wild and timeless.
This region is not defined by a single landmark or park boundary. Instead, it is defined by what it contains — an extraordinary concentration of ancient cliff dwellings, petroglyph panels, and pictographs that chronicle human presence over thousands of years.
But here’s the truth most guidebooks don’t tell you:
Many of the best archaeological sites and scenic trails in Northeast Arizona are unmarked, unsigned, and situated far from established trailheads.
Without precise navigation, even experienced hikers can miss them entirely.
The Wanderer’s Guide to Northeast Arizona was created to change that.
This e-book is both a complete visitor guide and a GPS navigation tool — designed to help you find and experience this extraordinary region with confidence, clarity, and respect.
Unmatched Archaeological Density
Northeast Arizona contains some of the richest cliff dwelling sites in the Southwest:
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Cliff alcoves perched on canyon walls
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Multi-room ruins hidden deep within side canyons
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Pictograph panels featuring ancient pictographs and rare Barrier Canyon Style imagery
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Petroglyph panels etched into isolated sandstone surfaces
These sites are not clustered in a single park system — they are dispersed across remote canyon networks, arid plateaus, and quiet washes.
Some of the most remarkable panels feature elongated, ghostly figures that predate much of what we understand about prehistoric North America. Others tell stories of ancestral Puebloan and other Indigenous cultures in symbols that endure in stone.
Finding these sites without guidance requires patience and often guesswork.
GPS Coordinates – The Real Advantage
Most printed guides and online trail lists fail to include reliable navigation data — and that’s a problem in Northeast Arizona.
Here’s why:
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Many trailheads are unsigned
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Canyons look similar from above
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Social trails can be faint or temporary
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Cell service is unreliable or nonexistent
- Note: hiking permits and/or a local quide may be required on reservation lands. The Wanderer's Guide provides contact numbers where arrangements can be made.
This guide includes precise GPS coordinates for:
✔ Major cliff dwellings
✔ Significant rock art panels
✔ Less-visited canyon entry points
✔ Hidden side canyons and loops
These coordinates work with your phone or dedicated GPS device, so you can finally navigate this terrain without hesitation — even in areas without visible trail markers.
Complete Hiking Guidance
While the archaeological focus is central, this guide is not just a catalog of ruins. It also covers:
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Classic canyon hikes with scenic overlooks
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Slot canyons and narrows that reveal hidden beauty
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Slickrock routes and mesa-top traverses
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High backcountry ridges and washes
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Suggested loops and connected day hikes
Every route includes:
✔ Difficulty assessments
✔ Terrain expectations
✔ Terrain hazards and safety notes
✔ Distance and elevation data
✔ Seasonal considerations
Respectful Exploration
The landscapes you’ll explore are beautiful — and fragile.
The guide emphasizes a responsible approach:
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Viewing rock art from respectful distances
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Protecting archaeological sites from inadvertent damage
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Minimizing impact in remote desert terrain
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Water planning and heat awareness
These sites are part of human history. Our goal is to help you experience them — not disturb them.
Beyond the Ruins
Northeast Arizona is also defined by its physical beauty:
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Wide desert horizons that glow at sunrise and sunset
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Deep canyon shadows that shift with the day
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Tucked-away water pockets in unexpected places
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Wind-etched sculpted sandstone
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Overlooks that make entire horizons feel small
The guide helps you experience the whole place — not just the archaeological highlights.
Who This Guide Is For
This guide is perfect for:
🌄 Hikers who want structured routes in a complex landscape
📸 Photographers seeking rare rock art and cultural sites
🧭 Backcountry travelers who want accurate navigation data
🏕 Dispersed campers exploring deep backcountry
🏛 History enthusiasts who want meaningful context
💼 Anyone planning a trip to explore beyond the usual destinations
If you want to capture incredible images, witness rare archaeological features, and understand how the terrain works — this is the guide that makes it possible.
Ready to Explore?
Northeast Arizona rewards preparation.
Distance, elevation, backcountry navigation, and the absence of clear trail signs all demand confidence and planning.
With The Wanderer’s Guide to Northeast Arizona, you’ll know where you’re going before you step out of your vehicle.
No guesswork.
No wandering aimlessly.
Just confident exploration.
Discover ancient canyons.
Find hidden cliff dwellings.
Stand before rock art panels most visitors never see.
Hidden gems abound in this entire region. The e-book is packed with historical information, GPS coordinates for over 500 archaeological sites, slot canyons, scenic overlooks and dispersed campsites with vehicle access. This e-book makes planning your vacations a breeze, but even lifelong residents are sure to find new places to explore. All nine chapters of this amazing guidebook are now finished and available for download.
The companion e-book for Northern Arizona was finished in 2023, but it will continue to be updated as conditions change or more information becomes available. Purchase includes all future updates, which is just one reason I've chosen to publish in an e-book format.