Heading west on I-70 through Kansas, travelers can experience
surprising changes as eastern deciduous forests give way first to
tallgrass, then shortgrass prairie interspersed with canyonlands.
But beyond the highway there's even more to discover: picturesque
farms, river valleys, and gypsum bluffs that make the Sunflower
State a natural wonderland boasting expansive beauty and rich
biological diversity.
This book testifies to Kansas's natural abundance through
spectacular color photography and sumptuous prose. Sponsored by the
Kansas Land Trust, The Nature of Kansas Lands focuses on the world
of nature that awaits us just beyond our fences: waterways,
woodlands, grasslands, farmlands, and high plains. It's been
carefully crafted to encourage residents and visitors alike to
explore backcountry roads, learn more about native flora and
wildlife, and generally open their eyes to the state's wild beauty
and ecological complexity.
Turn the pages of this book and you'll immediately be struck by
46 stunning color landscapes by Edward Robison, capturing scenes as
serene as a wetlands fog or a night star hanging over the
prairie--or as dramatic as a threatening storm. Meanwhile, more
than two dozen wildlife close-ups by Kyle Gerstner bring you
face-to-face with prairie chickens and bison, red-tailed hawks and
collared lizards.
Seventeen evocative essays by Elizabeth Schultz lead you on
forays into Kansas's diverse landscapes, interpreting not only the
nature of the land but also the nature found on it. Sidebars by
biologist Kelly Kindscher complement Schultz's impressionism with a
bevy of facts about wildlife and weather, forests and farming.
This gorgeous book reveals a side of life in Kansas that beckons
us to explore, enjoy, and learn more about the state's rich natural
heritage.
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