On this side of the mountains, I seem to be slogging through snow and rain at least until June. In fact, I usually encounter patches of snow year round. It gets tiresome. I find myself daydreaming about a warm dry trail… Laurie and I decided to do something about it on Saturday, and we headed [...]

BOOKS Bryce Canyon National Park By Fred Hirschmann Bryce Canyon Natural History Association Category: People and Places Region: North America Pricing: Expensive (over $15) Rating: Highly Recommended Review This large-format book is filled with stunning photographs of Utah’s Bryce Canyon, accompanied by notes from the photographer, Fred Hirschmann, who spent a winter working at the park [...]

BOOKS Explore Wilderness Australia By Neil Hermes BHB International, Inc Category: Travel Handbooks Region: Asia Pacific Pricing: Moderate (less than $25)Rating: Recommended Review This extensive guide to Australia’s diverse wilderness regions provides practical information, including: * Details of access, facilities and recreational activities * Clearly marked maps * Tips on driving in remote areas * [...]

BOOKS John Muir: Nature’s Visionary By Gretel Ehrlich National Geographic Society Category: People and Places Region: All Pricing: Expensive (over $25) Rating: Highly Recommended Review If America has one environmentalist who stands above any other, that person is John Muir. When he spoke about nature the whole of America listened, including presidents. But who was [...]