Where else can you dig into a gourmet tamale, dodge sharpshooters at the OK Corral and run rapids through a miledeep canyon? Follow this guide to the best of the Grand Canyon State, from the fiery red rock of Monument Valley to city lights in the Valley of the Sun.

· full coverage of national parks, monuments and Native American sites, including the Grand Canyon, Saguaro and Canyon de Chelly

· the lowdown on hiking, rafting, cycling, fishing, skiing and more

· lodging and dining options for every budget, from cozy campsites to swanky desert oases

· 42 user-friendly maps of cities, natural sites and scenic drives

For reliable and authoritative travel information, reach for your Lonely Planet guide.

- The Times (UK)

As usual, the guidebook standard is set by Lonely Planet.

- Outside (USA)