Book Club: Timber
Have you ever stood amidst a forest, dwarfed by the towering timbers, and pondered the tales these age-old sentinels could tell? Ralph Andrews' Timber is a rich tapestry of the...
Have you ever stood amidst a forest, dwarfed by the towering timbers, and pondered the tales these age-old sentinels could tell? Ralph Andrews' Timber is a rich tapestry of the...
Have you ever wondered what drives a group to dedicate their lives to the guardianship of nature’s expansive domains? In The Forest Service and The Greatest Good, James Lewis explores...
"The U.S. Forest Service: A History" by Harold K. Steen is an insightful and comprehensive examination of one of the United States' most important environmental agencies. Through meticulous research and...
"A Forest Journey: The Story of Wood and Civilization" by John Perlin is a meticulously researched and compellingly written book that traces the pivotal role of wood in the development...
"The Nordic Cookbook" by Magnus Nilsson is an extensive culinary journey through the heart of Scandinavia, offering readers far more than just a compilation of recipes. Nilsson, a renowned Swedish...
"Wilderness Cooking: A Unique Illustrated Cookbook and Guide" by Berndt Berglund offers a delectable dive into the art of preparing food in the great outdoors. This book isn’t just a...
"Waves and Beaches: The Dynamics of the Ocean Surface" by Willard Bascom and updated by Kim McCoy serves as a timeless and essential guide to understanding the science and beauty...
"Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate" by Mark Kurlansky is a profound exploration of the salmon’s journey through time and its intertwined relationship with...
"The Imperiled Cutthroat" by Greg French delves deep into the world of Yellowstone's native cutthroat trout, offering a profound examination of its ecological, historical, and cultural significance. Through meticulous research...
"The New Fish" by Simen Sætre and Kjetil Østli offers an intriguing dive into Norway's fishing industry, framed through the story of one fish that revolutionized an entire sector: the...
Have you ever pondered the silent, watchful guardianship of nature? Lee Spencer's "A Temporary Refuge" compels readers to consider the profound impact of human intervention on the natural world, all...
Have you ever considered the American shad to be an integral part of U.S. history? John McPhee's "The Founding Fish" isn't just a book about fishing—it's a rich exploration into...
"The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies" by Ian Whitelaw, with illustrations by Julie Spyropoulos, is an engaging and beautifully crafted journey through the evolution of fly fishing, told through...
"A River Runs Through It" by Norman Maclean is an exquisite narrative that transcends the mere act of fly fishing to explore the complexities of family, love, and the inexorable...
"The Habit of Rivers" by Ted Leeson is a lyrical exploration of fly fishing, rivers, and the profound connections forged between the angler and the natural world. This book, much...
"Simple Fly Fishing" by Craig Mathews and Yvon Chouinard serves as an eloquent manifesto on the art and soul of fly fishing, stripping back the increasingly technical aspects of the...
"Your Cabin in the Woods" by Conrad E. Meinecke stands as a timeless ode to the dream of escaping the hustle and bustle of modern life and finding solace in...
"Building With Logs" by the U.S. Forest Service is not merely a guidebook; it's a gateway to the traditional craft of log cabin construction, echoing a deep connection with the...
The "Trapper’s Bible" by Jay McCullough is an exhaustive compendium that caters to the most seasoned outdoorsmen as well as novices to the world of trapping and survival. This guide,...
"A Man Made of Elk" by David Peterson delves deep into the heart of what it means to be truly connected to the wilderness, through the lens of elk hunting....