2014 bronze medal winner eLit Awards, 2013 gold medal winner Living Now Awards, March 2014 #1 book of the month Stevo's internet reviews, June 2013 book of the month Pacific book review. 'Wild Among Us' is a fascinating series of autobiographical stories by Pat Toth-Smith. The story telling pulls you into her perilous world, where you share the strange and sometimes dangerous situations she navigates as she travels the highways and wilderness areas of North America. In the end it all seems worth it when we see the results of her labors, the stunning wildlife photos, the vivid observations of the animal's behavior and the hard earned knowledge gleaned from learning on the job. Wild Among Us is unique in that it has the aesthetic beauty of a fine art photo book combined with the powerful stories of pursuit, danger and life-threatening wildlife encounters that push the author to face her fears, rely on her intuition to survive and become stronger for it.

This report addresses natural resource topics of interest and applicability to the National Park Service and others in natural resource management.

The Assateague Beach Coast Guard Station station house, garage, and boathouse are part of the Assateague Island National Seashore (NS). The station house and the garage (the original boathouse) were built in 1922 when U.S. Coast Guard Station 150 was established at the southern end of Assateague Island in Assateague, Virginia. When the boathouse was constructed in 1938- 39 on Tom's Cove to the north of the station house, the original boathouse was converted to a garage. The Assateague Beach Coast Guard station was decommissioned in 1967, and the same year the site became part of the Assateague Island (ASIS) NS. Lack of park operating funds and infrequent usage of the site has resulted in increased deferred maintenance and a resulting loss of historic fabric. The buildings will require significant work that would potentially affect important features, necessitating the identification of the character- defining features to ensure the preservation of the structures' integrity, and to provide guidance for the reuse and preservation of the structures. This draft historic structure report for the Assateague Beach Coast Guard Station structures is an abbreviated Level II report. It was prepared for Assateague Island NS by the Building Conservation Branch (BCB) of the National Park Service's Northeast Cultural Resources Center. Preparation of this report began with historical and archival research, and physical and photographic documentation of the structures, which was conducted by BCB Architectural Conservators Maureen K. Phillips and John A. Scott. According to the terms of the project agreement, no fabric analysis (e.g., paint analysis, mortar analysis, etc.) was performed. The report was written by Architectural Conservator Maureen K. Phillips.

Almost everyone who visits Yosemite National Park goes to the Valley and this is the first guidebook to focus solely on the Yosemite Valley. Kenn Bennet shares his secrets learned in over 30 years of visits to the Valley. Secrets like getting lodging reservations and walking alone among giant sequoia trees. Features detailed descriptions of 10 Valley hikes and candid reviews of every sleeping, dining and shopping option available in the Valley. Also includes hints on using the Valley shuttle system and the 50/50 Valley Driving Tour.

The Big Bend is an account of human society in one of the most rugged and remote parts of this country. This volume is intended to supply a needed interpretive narrative for the exhibition at the park and to introduce park visitors to the human record in the Big Bend country, and to fill a considerable gap in the available professional studies on the Big Bend. The National Park Service is the U.S. federal agency that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations.

The only directory/guide to all U.S. National Historic Landmarks and all units of the U.S. National Park system. All sites include links to get more details and many listings include notes on the sites. More than 3,000 sites. Travel itineraries based on themes, locations are included. Updated through 2013. Invaluable and unique for U.S. travel, American history.

A summary of whether or not Fire Island's land management system has succeeded in achieving the public purposes laid out by Congress.

A recommendation by the National Park Service Commission on how the national park idea and National Park Service can help meet America's 21st-century needs.

If you are planning to visit the San Juan's by boat and are wondering where to go, what to expect, and how to get there, this guide is written for you.

This edition of San Juan Islands Cruise Guide is a larger size (8x10) and bigger (25 more pages) than our full color edition. We have added sections on planning, packing, dinghies, anchoring etiquette, and other cruising essentials.

Written by a boater, and for boaters that are planning to visit the San Juan's and surrounding area. All the parks, resorts, marinas, cities and launching ramps are included with reviews and suggestions to help fellow boaters explore, cruise and boat camp.

Look for the kindle version and the full color print version

The area from Bellingham to Deception Pass, La Conner to Butchart Gardens and Victoria to Friday Harbor is included. Favorite hikes and strolls accessible only by boat are covered, bicycling and kayaking suggestions too.

Some parks and destinations are outstanding, while others are not, this guide will arm you with useful knowledge earned by the authors decades of exploring, gunk holing and hiking the area.

The somewhat tongue and check articles display an honest assessment of destinations for your benefit. It is clear throughout this guide that the author wants to help you enjoy cruising the area and has compiled what every Skipper and Admiral wants to know. Notably,
"Which parks have docks and bathrooms, and where to buy food, fuel, and ice."
Plus all the launching ramps and marinas to help get you on the water.

This is the special expanded black and white edition with over 25% more pages that includes boating, camping, and cruising essentials for your next best vacation. Imagine yourself discovering unique exciting places accessible only in your boat.

The book is a summary of the treatments recommended to preserve and rehabilitate the Dry Tortugas Lighthouse and Oil House and prepare them for continued, and potentially more intensive use.

The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) for Denali National Park and Preserve provides an in depth history and analysis of the landscape as well as guidance for treatment.

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is one of the National Park Service's smaller units. It is composed of four properties that Johnson owned in Greenville, Tennessee. The site is located within view of the Great Smoky Mountains. The National Historic Site was established to honor his memory.

Explore the fascinating natural beauty of a state not recognized for its scenery through the wide variety of parks and natural areas that many have never enjoyed. Be surprised by the diverse and beautiful landscapes of Illinois. After visiting these special places with this book in hand, you may never think of Illinois as "flat and boring" again This is not a technical treatise but a guide for everyone to experience the physical beauty that Illinois has to offer. Exit off the Interstate highways and find these unique areas set aside for public enjoyment. This book introduces you to the amazing geological background of 28 Illinois park areas and other sites. Parks with mainly historical or recreational emphases may or may not be included. Unlike other publications, this volume focuses on giving you the necessary background to understand the origins of natural features seen in parks and on Interstates leading to them. Keep it in the glove compartment of your vehicle so you can enhance your visits to geologically significant parks in the Prairie State.

The Greatest Adventure in Life Is to Live Your Own Dream... From Rookie RVers to Masters of the Road will take you on an RV journey through North America-from Alaska to Newfoundland, down to the southern tip of Texas. Visit Indian reservations, gold and copper mines, and a ghost town called "Sneffels." Stroll the same paths that Jessie James, Butch Cassidy, Wyatt Earp, and Billy the Kid once walked. And experience the intimidating drive over Colorado's Independence Pass at an elevation of 12,095 feet-on narrow roads with hairpin curves and no guardrails-and see what it's like to have a blowout in a large vehicle while driving down a steep mountain Join Carl and Nancy Fuehrer as they take you on a road trip you'll never forget. Discover the magnificent beauty of America and Canada-both spectacular beyond description. This book will take you on a journey through many of the charming and unique places that North America has to offer, and remind you to venture out into our majestic country to experience the splendor for yourself

Culture and ecology of Chaco Canyon and the San Juan Basin which are location in San Juan and McKinley Counties in New Mexico.

Tripping on a Shoestring is a practical how-to written with humor and verve to encourage the single wanna-be adventurer to step out of their box and go tripping. Ms. Judy clearly illustrates her points with photos, checklists, additional web resources and step-by-step instructions on how to set up camp and explore the surrounding countryside on a limited budget. With little more than what you currently own she says, you can gear-up a minivan or similar vehicle for delightful, soul-restoring getaways. You'll be charmed and encouraged by the gem-gathering stories--drawn from her personal Memory Treasure Chest--that describe some of her own enchanted forays into the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Whether still working or retired and looking for adventure Vernelle Judy's practical guidelines will help the beginning adventurer get set up and ready to go Tripping On a Shoestring. Her resounding message to the reader is to go out and make some memories. Don't hesitate another minute Judy urges, you can't get it back. So grab each minute and wring the joy out of it.

In 2005 J.C. Lupine embarked on a summer long trip through Yellowstone, living out of a dilapidated van. She had no plans, only to bum around the park, watch the animals and tourists, and see what happened. The result is a philosophical masterpiece, filled with observations on myth, domestication (of animals and humans), the importance of metaphor, and the nature of time. Yellowstoned gives us a view of the park from an angle you've never seen before. The wildness inherent in the lawns at Mammoth Hot Springs, or the parking lot at Norris at midnight, are given equal consideration as the wildflower meadows or the view from Mt. Washburn. In this world, ravens teach their fledgelings about the purpose of humanity, and a cougar has a home decorating scheme that would make Martha Stewart shiver. The author's watercolor drawings bring her eye for detail to life.

This historical resources study traces the history of human habitation, occupation, and the use of Ebey's Landing NHR.

Dear Bob and Sue, I hope you don't mind that Karen and I have taken the emails we wrote to you while visiting the all of the national parks and published them as a book. We had a difficult time deciding on a title. One morning over coffee Karen asked, "What's the title going to be?" "I was thinking about calling it just Bob and Sue." I replied. "Just Bob and Sue, that's an odd title." "Not Just Bob and Sue. The title will be just -- Bob and Sue." "The book isn't even about them, it's about us. We should call it Just Matt and Karen." "We're not calling it Just anything." "Good, because Just Anything is a stupid title. Who would read a book about just anything? It's got to be about something." "Now that you mention it, the book isn't about anything in particular. It's really just - sorry, let me rephrase that, it's merely rambling observations about our experiences in the parks and the silly things that happen to us." "Then we shouldn't call it Just Anything." "We were never going to call it that " "Good." After a long silence Karen looked up and asked, "What's the title going to be?" "How about Bob and Sue?" I quickly replied. "They don't care what we call the book. How about Dear Bob and Sue?" "Sold " So, there you have it, Dear Bob and Sue is now finished. If you get a million of your friends to each buy a copy, I'll quit my job again and we'll go back to all of the parks. Next time we'll take you with us as our guests. Your friend, Matt