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, [...]

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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 during the late 1970s. For those that love the [...]

Popularity: 10% [?]

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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
* Contact numbers of the parks, tour operators and adventure sports facilities
* Local [...]

Popularity: 9% [?]

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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 this visionary and champion of nature?
Gretel Ehrlich celebrates Muir’s [...]

Popularity: 12% [?]