Wildsam Field Guides Yosemite

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.

Wildsam Field Guides: Joshua Tree leads travelers into one of America's most iconic and alluring desert destinations, exploring the national park and surrounding area with guidance from local experts and longtime residents. Contributors include multimedia artist Kim Stringfellow, climbing guide Bob Gaines, writer Claire Vaye Watkins, Indigenous naturalist Elizabeth Paige, World Famous Crochet Museum creator Shari Elf, biologist Tim Shields and others. In addition to base camp recommendations, great hikes and practical tips for the high desert, the book digs into the namesake "trees" (actually yuccas!), Wonder Valley's jackrabbit homesteads, Twentynine Palms' military history, wildlife corridors, Coachella Valley date farms, UFO sightings, the local artist community and much more.

This field guide dedicated to wildlife of Yosemite National Park is an information-packed, pocket-sized book that introduces park visitors to the animals, plants, insects and more that reside in Yosemite National Park in a colorful and portable package. Published in cooperation with Yosemite National Park Association, this Nature Guide to Yosemite National Park contains full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions. Here is the perfect companion guide for the 4 million visitors who travel to Yosemite National Park every year.

Two-sided, color nature identification guide with detailed illustrations on a laminated, waterproof card

Wildsam Field Guides: Zion National Parks leads travelers through the iconic park and the Utah desert country beyond, with expert insight on flora, fauna, geology, history, culture and key basecamp communities.

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.

Wildsam Field Guides: Great Smoky Mountains guide will give visitors new and deeper ways of seeing the country's most-visited national park. In this fresh look at America's most visited national park there's plenty to discover. Our essential list of Smokies books, music and artists Southern Appalachian dishes of note Highlights from the park's diverse flora and fauna Local Cherokee stories, past and present Itineraries, trail recs and side trips Viewing tips for wildlife from fireflies and butterflies to elk and bears Interviews with park rangers, trolley drivers and thru-hikers Fifteen base camps around the region, from rustic to high luxury Intel from a fly fisherman and a rafting outfitter

Wildsam Field Guides: Grand Canyon ventures into America's most iconic landscape with guidance and insight from leading experts on geology, flora, fauna, history, culture and outdoor pursuits of all kinds. Explore the Grand Canyon with leading experts, including: Insights on geology, flora, fauna, history and culture Historic trading posts Intel from Native leaders and veteran hiking, backpacking and river guides Names of river rapids and their origins A broadcast transcript of one daredevil's gorge-braving tightrope escapade Profiles of surrounding Southwestern towns A master canyoneer's go-to sources for backcountry knowledge Our essential list of base camps, trails, road trips and overlooks for each quadrant of the park