The Canyons of Gateway presents an intriguing exploration of a dramatic canyon country in the American West that has been remarkably hidden from the view of the traveling public. East of Moab, north of Telluride and west of Aspen lie the majestic red canyons formed by the Dolores River as it winds its way up the Colorado border with Utah. This book provides the first in-depth photographic journey to one of the world's most stunning landscapes. It would take none other than the founder of The Discovery Channel, John Hendricks, to bring us these captivating views. The red rock canyon country of Gateway is a unique destination where we can pause and contemplate our relationship with nature. This is a place where the planet truly opens up to tell its epic geologic story. 210 full-color photographs John Hendricks is the Founder and Chairman of The Discovery Channel and its parent company Discovery Communications which distributes television networks worldwide. Networks of Discovery Communications include The Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, and the Science Channel. John Hendricks is also the founder and Chairman of Experius, an innovative enterprise designed to provide exceptional educational and recreational experiences to individuals with a lifelong curiosity about the world. Among his work to support non-profit organizations, John Hendricks is Chairman of the National Forest Foundation and he serves on the Advisory Board of the Lowell Observatory. Since the time of his first trip to Colorado at age 22 in 1974, John Hendricks has pursued his passion for landscape photography throughout his travels in the American West, Africa, Alaska, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Middle East. John Hendricks holds a BA in History (1974) and an Honorary Degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. A native of West Virginia, John and his family have a ranch residence in western Mesa County, Colorado, the subject area of his book The Canyons of Gateway . Mary Judd , author of the text and introduction to John Hendricks's book The Canyons of Gateway , is a writer, educator, and artist. A native of Colorado, Mary Judd currently resides in Delmar, New York. Her many travel writing assignments include work to support the "I Love NY" campaign for the State of New York's Department of Economic Development. Mary Judd's books for children include The Stowaway Star and Stowaway Star Makes a Wish .