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Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
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"A personal, lyrical, and idiosyncratic ode to our national parks"--
"For years, America's national parks have provided public breathing spaces in a world in which such spaces are steadily disappearing, which is why close to 300 million people visit the parks each year. Now, to honor the centennial of the National Park Service, Terry Tempest Williams, the author of the beloved memoir When Women Were Birds, returns with The Hour of Land, a literary...
Author
Language
English
Description
Narrates the struggles of the overmatched rangers against the implacable fire of August, 1910, and Teddy Roosevelt's pioneering conservation efforts that helped turn public opinion permanently in favor of the forests, though it changed the mission of the forest service with consequences felt in the fires of today.
Publisher
[distributed by] Questar
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Discover the secrets of an ancient civilization as you venture through Machu Picchu's thick forests and dramatic mountain passes. Also explore the vineyards and olive groves of Umbria, the green heart of Italy, and China's Great Wall and Silk Road.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Partners
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Best-selling author David Quammen takes readers on a breathtaking journey through America's most inspiring and imperiled ecosystem--Yellowstone National Park--in this monumental book on America's first national park. Yellowstone's storied past, rich ecosystem, and dynamic landscape are brilliantly portrayed in a captivating mosaic of photographs and eloquently written text that blend history, science, and research from the field. As much a visual...
13) Fodor's Colorado
Publisher
Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub, LLC, dba Internet Brands
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Whether you want to explore Denver, ski in Vail, or hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, the local Fodor's travel experts in Colorado are here to help! Fodor's Colorado guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.
15) The Bunyans
Author
Publisher
Blue Sky Press/Scholastic
Pub. Date
c1996
Language
English
Description
Paul Bunyan, his wife, and their children do some ordinary things which result in the formation of Niagara Falls, Bryce Canyon, and other natural monuments.
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Language
English
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Description
"Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping and unique landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks. From the brightly colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Montana's Glacier National Park to the regal granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome in California's Yosemite Valley, the US National Parks contain some of the most recognizable and iconic natural landmarks in the world. Capture the majesty each national park offers with original beanie...
17) Katt vs. Dogg
Author
Series
Katt vs. Dogg volume 1
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A Dogg family and a Katt family are spending their vacations at Western Frontier Park fighting with each other when a youngster from each family becomes lost in the dangerous forest.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The companion volume to the twelve-hour PBS series from the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Civil War, Baseball, and The War.
America’s national parks spring from an idea as radical as the Declaration of Independence: that the nation’s most magnificent and sacred places should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone. In this evocative and lavishly illustrated narrative, Ken Burns and Dayton...
America’s national parks spring from an idea as radical as the Declaration of Independence: that the nation’s most magnificent and sacred places should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone. In this evocative and lavishly illustrated narrative, Ken Burns and Dayton...
Publisher
Distributed by Questar
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
In the Canadian Rockies, seek out all that's spectacular in Banff and Jasper National Parks, including stunning panoramic vistas, mountain biking, rafting, and snowboarding. In British Columbia, tour Vancouver, the "pearl of the Pacific," and go off the beaten path to untamed wilderness, and the best in kiteboarding, windsurfing, and whale watching.
Author
Publisher
Stone Road Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"This full-color travel guidebook is the ultimate tool to simplify your travel planning. Detailed maps highlighting popular attractions and trailheads help visualize your itinerary. Lodging, camping, and hiking tables make choosing where to stay and what trails to hike easy. Hiking is explored in depth, but you'll find details, including outfitter essentials, on all the most popular activities. Whether you're looking to raft the Grand Canyon, see...
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