Wildsam Field Guides Chicago

A story-based travel guide for the best experience of Chicago.

Wildsam Field Guides: Yellowstone explores our first national park and the lands that surround it: a trove of American history and one of the world's most vital natural habitats. Insight from local experts, guides and scientists reveals profound volcanic forces, America's greatest bison herds, wolfpacks, and a human story stretching back thousands of years. From famed geysers to deep backcountry to lore-steeped Western characters, Wildsam Yellowstone wanders far through the place once called "Wonderland." Discover local stories, natural wonders and historic gems, including: Local intel for Yellowstone backcountry activities, trails, scenic views, geothermal wonders A 3-day road trip itinerary to experience the best of the park Hearty breakfast spots and outfitter recs to gear up for exploring Best base camps for local art, craft brews, homemade pasta, vinyl browsing and quirky memorabilia Stories from local voices including bison experts, fly fishing guides, astrobiologists, Indigenous historians, park rangers, writers and artists Scientific surprises behind Grand Prismatic Springs, the park's wolf packs and Yellowstone's mega volcano Shamans, summer jobs, misadventures, buffalo soldiers, park architecture and more historical clips A legacy excerpt from author Jim Harrison Contributors include grizzly advocate and literary legend Doug Peacock, volcano expert Wendy Stoval, natural-world guide Ashea Mills, Wyoming memoirist Nina McConigley and wolf biologist Rick McIntyre among others.

A region-by-region tour of Chicago that describes significant crimes that took place in each area and chronicles the changes--such as laws, real estate development, and industrialization--that have influenced crime in the city.

Wildsam Field Guides: Austin reveals the Texas city through local stories, travel intel and modern lore, seeking out the real and rooted things, what's truly authentic and sharing the soul of a place, for travelers and locals alike. The soul of Austin (and home of Wildsam), including: A map of the city's top barbecue joints The ultimate list of coffeeshops, hotels, and ideas for the weekend Interviews with an architect, soul singer, chef and others Where to find the top swimming holes Three decades of Death Row final statements The best places for queso, mezcal, late night eats and more

Wildsam Field Guides: Yosemite leads travelers into California's legendary high Sierras, the land of sheer granite, deep valleys and towering waterfalls. We'll tell the story of the famed national park with guidance from experts and Yosemite veterans, including climber Chelsea Griffie, search and rescue mountaineer and writer Lauren DeLaunay Miller, actor Lee Stetson, graphic designer David Alcorn, naturalist David Lukas and others. Page by page, readers will discover: A month-by-month guide for Yosemite activities A guide to the flora and fauna of this wondrous natural area Climbing wisdom from Royal Robbins and a climbing lexicon Hiking trails, historic sites, and a three-day road trip itinerary within the park Our best recommendations for your Yosemite visit from lodging and snow shoes to aerial tours and river rafts, and more This handsome volume ventures into the wild history of rock climbing, John Muir's classic conservationist writing, Indigenous history, great hikes and campsites and the park's natural wonders.

While now known as America's summer playground, Newport was at one time the nation's fifth-largest seaport, containing a diverse population that is reflected in its burial sites. Of special significance is the largest marked site for eighteenth-century African Americans in the country, as well as the oldest surviving colonial Jewish burial site. Notable burials include those for William Ellery, who signed the Declaration of Independence, and Richard Morris Hunt, the eminent nineteenth-century architect. It is also home to John Stevens, a noted gravestone carver who led six generations of his family to create exquisite stones throughout the city. Those same traditions are carried on today by the Benson family, America's premier stone carvers. Join local author and tour guide Lewis Keen as he explores the fascinating history behind the city's early burial grounds.

Once considered the "hog butcher of the world, stacker of wheat, player with railroads and the nation's freight handler," Chicago's colorful past remains hidden in the nooks and crannies of this wonderful windy city. Packed with full-color photos, this insider's guide reveals 111 interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guide.

Wildsam Field Guides: Twin Cities leads travelers deep into Minneapolis and St. Paul through local stories, travel intel and modern lore. With the help of locals deeply steeped in Twin Cities culture--from chefs to journalists, artists to small business owners--this guide goes beyond the expected to celebrate the Twin Cities' warm and welcoming people and places. Explore Minneapolis and St. Paul, including: Intel for lodging, Juicy Lucys, neighborhood cafes, outerwear, cross-country skiing, contemporary art, record shops and more Interviews with Eric Dayton, Andrea Jenkins, Sean Sherman and Ann Kim Archival treasures about the Minnesota State Fair, Pond Hockey and Peanuts creator Charles Schulz Iconic Twin Cities Foodways including Hotdish, wild rice and lingonberries Illustrated maps of Prince's influential legacy, Aquavit and Hygge Original essays by Kao Kalia Yang and Katie Thornton A survey of writing and reporting on George Floyd's legacy The Walker Art Center, Coen Brothers and Twin Cities beer landmarks