Canyon, Mountain, Cloud
What do we seek and what do we find when we visit parks and protected areas? What does it mean to become so deeply attached...
Something Hidden in the Ranges
We all see the largest features of mountain ecosystems—the impressively rugged peaks, the clear blue lakes, and the extensive forests—but each of these readily visible...
On the Run
Catherine Doucette is a backcountry skier, horseback rider, and mountaineer—roles that have resulted in adventures where she is often the only woman in a group...
The Last Layer of the Ocean
There are five layers of the ocean, though most of us will only ever see one. The deepest layer is the midnight zone, where the...
Touching This Leviathan
Touching This Leviathan asks how we might come to know the unknowable—in this case, whales, animals so large yet so elusive, revealing just a sliver...
Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington
For 70 years, people have turned to one book to learn about Northwest trees: Trees to Know in Oregon. This new edition, retitled Trees to...
Abalone
From rocky coves at Mendocino and Monterey to San Diego’s reefs, abalone have held a cherished place in California culture for millennia. Prized for iridescent...