Roadside Geology of the Yellowstone Country

Roadside Geology Series #20

by William J. Fritz

The geologic story of the Yellowstone Country begins with rocks 2.7 billion years old that are mashed remnants of even older rocks, and continues with processes that shape the land surface today. Striking evidence lies along the park roads and highways leading to the north, south, east, and west entrances to Yellowstone Park.

Genres: Geology, Science, Travel, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published June 1, 1985

Reviews

[Janice · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love geology, and love to travel, these are the series to buy! I color in the charts.

[Nancy Lewis · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good overview of geology and interesting things you might see as you drive around Yellowstone and the vicinity. Even though it's billed as geology for the layperson, it is still pretty heavy on the science.

[Harry Rubin · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good book, but I don't recommend it to anyone that is not a geology major or someone really interested in the subject. Some of the concepts were over my head, and I wish there were more diagrams. Apparently Underfoot Geology of Yellowstone is a much better book. Still I enjoyed it.

[Sally Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must have if you're heading into Yellowstone.

[Hildegart · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book before going to Yellowstone. It has places that aren't in tourist guides and gives info on names.

[Heather Clemons-Porter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally geeked out on this as we visited

[Christina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Slightly less accessible than the Idaho book. Or maybe it's just time to read something else.