A hilarious send-up of all the things wrong with a beach town on the North Oregon Coast - starting with the weather! Tongue-in-cheek appraisal meant to keep people away, or to warn them about what they'll encounter...or...is it just a ploy to keep the beach pristine and deserted for the people who live there?

    

    Illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams, "Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley" provides an on-the-ground look at the processes sculpting the terrain in this land of extremes for everyone interested in how the earth works.

    This is also the perfect book for armchair travelers and those who are preparing a visit to Italy.

     Features the region's best routes and attractions, including: * Towns and cities, historical and cultural sites, natural areas, plus many surprises * Entertaining, insightful commentary * Useful travel tips * More than 120 original, color photographs * Detailed maps for each drive keyed to descriptions in text * Directions, mileages, and visitor information.