Women's History Month

By: Joanne S. Liu How could an ordinary fence shape a nation's history? Before the 1870s, much of the American West was an uninterrupted expanse of plains, where native tribes followed buffalo herds for hundreds of miles and cowboys ran cattle wherever water and...

A fabulously illustrated non-fiction book aimed at children ages 7 plus exploring the element water.Water makes up 70% of our body and 80% of our brain. Without it, there is no life. Water exists in three different forms: what you drink, what you make...

An ode to our national parks, timed for the centennial, by the beloved author of When Women Were BirdsLonglisted for an Andrew Carnegie Medal for ExcellenceA Washington Post Notable Book of the YearAmerica’s national parks are breathing spaces in a world in which such spaces are steadily...

Identify trees and tree-like cacti in the southwestern United States with this pocket-size guide. You can appreciate and enjoy beautiful trees of the desert and dry desert hills, as well as some trees commonly grown in human-made oases! If you’re curious about the trees...

By Tiffan Taylor On July 31, 1909, Pres. William Howard Taft authorized the creation of Mukuntuweap National Monument in southern Utah. Encompassing miles of rugged mountain peaks towering above the Virgin River, the national monument was renamed Zion and designated as a national park...

By “LandSpeed” Louise Ann Noeth At Bonneville, record holders must first earn the right to present themselves on the starting line. This requires passing rigorous safety and technical checks for driver, rider, and speed machine. Gender is inconsequential. Through the years, more than 200...

By Jamie Siebrase The skeptic's guide to everything you thought you knew about life outside. Mythbusting the Great Outdoors tackles a wide range of common misconceptions plaguing the world of outdoor adventure, using science to debunk beliefs even longtime nature lovers might erroneously take...

A celebration of athleticism, wisdom, and skill—Women Who Hike profiles over twenty of America’s most inspiring women adventurers ranging from legends to the rising stars of today. The book is both inspirational and aspirational as each adventurer tells her story in her own words...

Truly Great Adventures Begin with a Best Friend at Your Side It’s a great big wonderful world out there—so big that most young hikers, experienced or not, would do well to enlist the help of a capable guide. Enter the family dog. Husky or...

By: Howard Kazanjian and Chris Enss On May 17, 1876, Elizabeth Bacon Custer kissed her husband, George, goodbye and wished him good fortune in his efforts to fulfill the Army's orders to relocate those Native Americans unwilling to move to a reservation. Adorned in...

By: Chris Enss Desperate to strike it rich during the Gold Rush, thousands of men traveled West to the emerging frontier, where they outnumbered women twelve to one. Only after they arrived did some of them realize how much they missed female companionship. Hearts...

Have you ever wondered which animals thrive in the American Southwest and how they survive? Although it may look barren, the desert is teeming with life. This fantastic guide is filled with stunning photography and fascinating information by Karen Krebbs, a naturalist with more...

A down-to-earth guide to giving your home, condo, or apartment an eco-makeover.Promotes conservation practices for any home.Provides tips that save money as well as carbon emissions.Real-world advice for busy people on a budget.Author Tara Rae Miner encourages readers to start small, do what interests...

"Exceptionally well written and offering a complete course of art instruction on the subject of birds, Birds of the West: An Artist's Guide is beautifully illustrated throughout." -- Midwest Book Review Unique gift book celebrates more than 80 iconic Western birds Author is an award-winning nature artist...

Adventure Keen's Quick Guide to Bird Feathers and Eggs of the Rocky Mountains includes detailed photos and information on backyard and gamebirds of the Rocky Mountains in a convenient pocket-size, spiral-bound book. Perfect for backpacking or birdwatching!  

By Kathy Morey  Hawaii's Big Island is an ideal destination for hikin. Its sparkling beaches, verdant rainforests, and still-active volcanoes are just some of the spectacular sites you'll see along its trails. Discover some of Hawaii's Big Island's most spectacular sights! Pele's magical haunt,...

By Christa Sadler The Colorado has carved through canyons, cultures and centuries. Here are nine chapters in its fast-flowing journey… The Colorado examines nine episodes in the history of our interaction with the Colorado River, from early prehistoric cultures to the Spanish explorations of the...

Copublished with the Utah State Historical Society. Affiliated with the Utah Division of State History, Utah Department of Heritage & Arts.Stories of the ordinary people who helped build Salt Lake City emerge from a study of their often humble adobe houses. Rather than focusing...

*NATIONAL BESTSELLER*The inspiring, untold story of three incredible women who spearheaded recreation, conservation and resilience in America’s most beloved landscapes, for readers of Pam Houston and David GrannThroughout the 20th century Georgie White, Anne LaBastille, and Dolores LaChapelle did more to inspire our love...

Ellen Morris Bishop's "Hiking Oregon's Geology, 2nd Edition" is an indispensable guide for anyone yearning to understand the dramatic forces that sculpted Oregon's breathtaking landscapes. This isn't just a hiking guide; it's a geological odyssey, transforming every step into a lesson about the Earth's...