Roadside Geology of New York

A very interesting and fact-filled guide to the geology of New York. The writer provides a wealth of information about the highly varied topography of New York state, as well as geohistory and biology. Lots of highly descriptive explanations of the different features encountered on the state roadways, with local features of interest, for good measure. Great book!

Have you ever driven through New York State and have wondered where all those varying rock formations came from? Believe it or not, but New York was a rockin' place for last 500,000,000 years - earthquakes, towering mountains, sandy beaches, and deep oceans...and all of this happened north of New York City! This book is a great introduction to the world of geology in New York, and it covers the roads many of us travel daily. It does help to have some prior knowledge of eras, periods, and epochs...however these are all outlined before you get to the preface of the book, so study these before diving in to read about your part of the state. This, and other books like it, make for great learning if you are just traveling through with children under 18. You may end up taking roads other than the Thruway!

Easy to read, good pictures. Excellent introduction to the geology of NY by a knowledgeable person with a wife that helps him write intelligibly.

Brad Van Diver's 1985 work, Roadside Geology of New York, explores the state's geology in a series of self guided road trips from one end of the state to the other. Even if you don't plan on taking the tours, the well written book is loaded with well described maps, diagrams, and photos. I consider this book to be one of the essentials for a good understanding of New York's geology.

This book is great for day trips around New York State. If tyou like to hike , drive or bike your favorite roads and trails, this book tells a little bit more about its history and origin. A great book for kids to read when going on long trips. It is a simple way for kids to learn while not knowing they are. The book is easy to read with general knowledge terms and definitions to help with understanding, if your not a science buff. This book could be updated with the changing roadways and add som color photos.