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Return of the Bison is the story of how this symbol of the American West was once almost lost to history and of the continuing journey to bring bison back from the brink. Author and naturalist Roger Di Silvestro explores the complex history of the bison's decimation and how a rising awareness of their possible extinction formed the roots of many modern wildlife conservation approaches. Weaving in natural history and fascinating historical context featuring personalities such as Teddy Roosevelt, George Bird Grinnell, and William T. Hornaday, Di Silvestro traces the decades it took to begin to save the bison, often with little hope and plagued by discouraging setbacks. Di Silvestro explores the key role in the story of America's Indigenous people, whose fate was intertwined with the bison's and whose conservation work is important not only for the animal's recovery but also for their own cultural renewal.

"How do we reconcile our love of outdoor adventure with the inevitability of loss in high-risk sports? Still in his thirties, Graham Zimmerman has made first ascents from Alaska to Pakistan, and in 2020 he received the Piolet d'Or for his climb on Pakistan's Link Sar with Steve Swenson. A sponsored athlete who is sought out as a climbing partner, Zimmerman knows that he must find a balance between his ambitions as an alpinist and his social responsibilities--as a husband, climate advocate, and community leader. His generation has faced devastating grief in the mountains, including the deaths of Kyle Dempster, Hayden Kennedy, and Inge Perkins, and his cohort has witnessed firsthand the effects of climate change in the form of disappearing glaciers and increasingly erratic weather. Zimmerman writes of the exhilaration he feels while climbing but also the painful realization that summiting at all costs is an outdated model.

One-of-a-kind, comprehensive atlas of America's waterfalls

"An illustrated guide to the life cycle of trees, with a wide range of natural history and facts about types of forests, tree species, the biology of trees, and more"--

A unique, intimate, and artistic approach to conserve and support animals on the wing!

This guidebook "will get residents and visitors alike outside on more than 40 routes in the beautiful parks, canyons, and mountains in and around this fast-growing city. Whether readers are looking to walk, run, or hike, this full-color guide offers a wide range of options from short, easy jaunts to more challenging all-day hikes. From the network of preserves and parks close-in to the more rugged canyons and majestic Wasatch peaks just outside the city, readers will find a plethora of choices for enjoying all that the area has to offer"--

"In the Pacific Northwest, many of us delight in Olympic National Park, a unique and magical UNESCO natural World Heritage Site, located right in our own backyard. Yet the famed park is just the center of a much larger ecosystem, a wild circle of rivers that encompasses ancient old-growth forests, pristine coastal expanses, and jagged alpine peaks, all possessed of a rich biodiversity. For tens of thousands of years, humans have thrived and strived alongside this natural worlld."--

"In the days of the Wild West, the "outlaw trail" was a series of rugged routes linking remote hideouts from Canada to Mexico. Winding through mountain ranges and desert mesas, into river valleys and slot canyons, these interwoven trails were frequented by cattle rustlers and bandits, including Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch gang. Discovering the Outlaw Trail explores some of the most stunning and significant locations in the West so you can ride, hike, bike, or paddle along the same routes legendary outlaws traveled. Packed with history and beauty, the region offers opportunities to combine historical discovery with outdoor activity for many fun-filled adventures. Visit Butch Cassidy's boyhood home, then take an exhilarating mountain bike ride in Utah's Red Canyon; drive through South Dakota's fabled Black Hills, taking in Badlands National Park, a hike to the summit of Black Elk Peak, or a ride on the restored 1880 train; visit a former silver-mining and gambling town in the morning and whitewater raft on Colorado's Upper Arkansas River Valley in the afternoon. The region offers a cornucopia of options for outdoor adventures as well as plenty of museums, historical sites, ghost towns, and scenic drives"--

"A comprehensive climbing history and guidebook to the entire Teton Range in Wyoming. Completely updated with new climbs plus a new section on the Grand Traverse"--

Day hikes to enjoy the beauty of fall's changing leaves

45 detailed hiking routes to fall color8 colorful scenic drives with lookouts or walk-to viewing pointsStunning full-color photographs throughoutFall color isn't just for New England leaf peepers; hit these trails in autumn to see that the Evergreen State also explodes with vibrant reds and golds. In Fall Color Hikes: Washington, expert hiker and guidebook author Tami Asars shares the best hikes and drives for experiencing and--photographing--the full glory of fall color in Washington.Each of the 45 hike descriptions highlights trail particulars as well as what foliage hikers can expect to see, while the 8 scenic drives guide you along the roads in different parts of the state that offer plenty of opportunities to pull over and marvel at nature's beauty. Introductory text includes suggestions for getting the best photos of the eye-popping colors and tips for planning for fall and winter outings when days are shorter and colder.

Master the skills you need to hike safely and have fun

"Author and photographer Tom Walker recounts the story of Wolf 258, part of a project that has studied wolves in Alaska's Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve for more than two decades. Through the lens of one wolf's life over a six-month journey, Walker examines the broader complexity of the species' struggle to survive and the futility of borders to contain large mammals"--

Beautiful and practical guide for outdoor cooking with modern, healthy, plant-based recipes to boost any outdoor adventure!

"Approachable, nature-focused projects emphasize hands-on exploration designed to observe anything from invertebrates to mushrooms to mammals"--

"Author Jeffrey Romano, a New England native, covers the best trails across six states, including hikes on Vermont's famous Long Trail, the challenging rocky peaks of New Hampshire's White Mountains, in the forests of Connecticut and the many conservation areas of Massachusetts, and along the picturesque coasts of Maine and Rhode Island. Romano provides options for both shortening or extending many hikes so everyone can find the route that matches their skill and energy level-and, of course, includes distances and times for each route, as well as difficulty rating, elevation gain, permitting information, and more. Whether they are looking for an easy jaunt, a longer day hike, or a multi-day backpacking experience, hikers will find it all in 100 Classic Hikes New England, 2nd Edition"--