Sedona Through Time

Sedona, The very word conjures images of stately red rock spires, graceful cliffs, and verdant Oak Creek Canyon. But how did al this marvelous scenery come to be? And what was the specific sequence of geologic events that created this world-renowned landscape? The answers are sure to surprise and delight your interest.
Never watered-down to insignificance, yet accessible and engaging in scope, Sedona Through Time is a masterpiece of nature writing. This fully revised and updated 3rd edition is a must-read for anyone who visits or is interested in Sedona's landscape.

Wayne Ranney is an award-winning author and geologist who has conducted geologic research in Sedona since 1978. He tells the geologic story of Sedona with both the non-scientist and professional in mind. Many visitors and residents alike have benefited from this book. Wayne is a geologist, educator, and guide who first became interested in earth history in 1975 while working as a backcountry ranger at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northern Arizona University and enjoys international and domestic travel, backcountry hiking, river rafting, and watching the sky. Wayne teaches geology for the Honors Program at Northern Arizona University and leads numerous hiking and rafting trips throughout the southwest. He is a popular lecturer on a variety of international expeditions with TCS and Starquest Expeditions. He has visited over eighty countries and lectured on all seven continents. Wayne's other award-winning books include "Ancient Landscapes of the Colorado Plateau", "Carving Grand Canyon", and "The Colorado Plateau: A Geologic Perspective". He and his wife, Helen, live in Flagstaff but are often found exploring the rim or inner depths of their beloved Grand Canyon.