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The men and women of Yosemite Search and Rescue work around the clock, ready to respond at any hour in any weather. It’s not all helicopter heroics and plucking unlucky rock jocks off The Nose of El Capitan. It also means helping the teen with the busted ankle on the Mist Trail, finding the missing child in Tuolumne Meadows, and rescuing the newlywed clinging to a slick rock after her raft implodes.Most of Yosemite’s nearly 4 million annual visitors leave the park without a scratch. For a few, however, a vacation in this world-famous land of cliffs and waterfalls takes a turn for the terrifying. That’s where the YOSAR team comes in.Author and legendary YOSAR team member Butch Farabee relates epic tales of endurance and survival, misadventure and fatal consequences. Also included are:the origins of Search and Rescue in the national parks, including the U.S. Army’s key role;advice for staying safe in the park;profiles of SAR pros who do this dangerous work every day;stories about YODOGS and animal rescues;innovative techniques developed in Yosemite and now used around the world;photos and descriptions of top-tier gear used by this world-class team of medics, climbers, and swift-water experts;stats that any adventure geek will love;and, of course, plenty of helicopters!A must-read for thrill-seekers, armchair travelers, national park novices, and expert explorers alike. Get the inside story on the elite YOSAR team, and get inspired (and informed) for adventure anywhere!

This beautifully produced deep dive into Yosemite National Park features stunning photography by Robb Hirsch and fascinating natural history from knowledgeable contributors.Yosemite is like nowhere else on Earth. Within its vast expanses are spectacular granite mountains, glacially carved valleys, thundering waterfalls, delicate meadows, grand trees, and charismatic wildlife. From his years of exploring and studying California's Sierra Nevada, Robb knows that understanding natural processes can thoroughly enhance a visitor's connection to the landscape.In this book, Robb provides that enriching experience by calling on experts to contribute insights into the natural wonders on view. The images and essays work together to draw readers into a deeper relationship with their favorite national park.The book features essays by these Sierra Nevada luminaries: John Muir Laws, on "Wonder, Beauty, and Nature"Tim Palmer, on rivers Greg Stock, on geologyJames McGrew, on the role of art in Yosemite Brock Dolman, on the water cycleSarah Stock, on bird diversityRob Grasso, on the Yosemite toadKurt Menning, on fire ecologyBeth Pratt, on pikasDan Webster, on wildflowersKaren Amstutz, on Tuolumne MeadowsNathan Stephenson, on giant sequoiasAdonia Ripple, on the importance of YosemitePete Devine, on the remarkable properties of leavesRobb’s passion is the ongoing search for the “Wow!” that can be found in every acre of Yosemite National Park—and that passion comes through in each of his photographs. The result is a breathtaking book that will dazzle, enlighten, and inspire a deep appreciation for the nature of Yosemite.

A Black boy’s transformative day out in nature, recommended by Social Justice Books and We Are Kid Lit CollectiveRodney is that kid who just can’t sit still. He's inside, but he wants to be outside. Outside is where Rodney always wants to be. Between school and home, there is a park. He knows all about that park. It’s that triangle-shaped place with the yellow grass and two benches where grown-ups sit around all day. Besides, his momma said to stay away from that park. When Rodney finally gets a chance to go to a real park, with plenty of room to run and climb and shout, and to just be himself, he will never be the same.

A full year of reflections on water and light in Yosemite. Water in various forms created Yosemite National Park, carving the original valleys, then scraping and broadening them over millennia to create the stunning landscape known around the world. Usually, water's effect on Yosemite is too slow for our eyes to see, but these unique photographs by Dakota Snider (twelve plus a bonus image) reveal water's starring role in creating moments of ephemeral beauty.Mighty El Capitan, reflected in the Merced River.Cathedral Peak drawn sharply in the surface of Lower Cathedral Lake.Picturesque Stoneman Bridge is doubled in a winter wonderland.Sunlight is both reflected and refracted as a delicate rainbow in the mists of Bridalveil Fall, and more. Keep the wonders of Yosemite with you all year long. Printed on responsibly sourced paper.

"This is something we can do!"The great outdoors could use some human kindness—and even the youngest children can help! Little hikers, picnickers, and campers will see how they can pitch in for nature by using the Leave No Trace principles modeled here, such as loving trees gently, leaving natural items in their place, using quiet voices to reassure shy creatures, and putting trash where it belongs. The bouncy rhyming text and vibrant illustrations in this sturdy board book show tiny kids they, too, can easily help protect any wild or natural place while having fun outside.

An illustrated journal for capturing sketches and musings about this wondrous planet.Birds bathe with abandon. A salamander, a snail, and a shrew share space for an instant. A fox springs from a field. Spiders spin. Clouds collect. For every forest wanderer and nature lover who has yearned to capture these fleeting moments on paper, this illustrated notebook provides a beautiful space to do so. More than just a blank book, this unlined journal with a soft-touch cover presents playful prompts, sketches, and full-color images to stimulate your creativity while providing plenty of room to fill in what you fancy. Scientific observation meets artistic impulse in this treasure for the novice, the curious, and the inspired.

When Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan visited Yosemite National Park, they both called out Fredrick Law Olmsted as a major influence and inspiration for their documentary film, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea." To celebrate Mr. Olmsted and his contributions to our National Parks, the Yosemite Conservancy, in partnership with Heyday Books, has reprinted "Yosemite and the Mariposa Grove: A Preliminary Report, 1865" with a new foreword by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns. This seminal book is a must read for anyone interested in the National Parks and our public lands. The first eloquent expression of the need for conservation in 1865 is found in this remarkable and prescient report by Frederick Law Olmsted. No statement since has been so cogent or powerful. Pristine natural landscapes, Olmsted observed, provide people with "refreshing rest and re-invigoration." They are good -- perhaps essential -- for the soul. Which is why, he noted, that from time immemorial they have most often become the exclusive domain of any society's most privileged classes, "a monopoly, in a very peculiar manner, of a very few, very rich people."Olmsted believed a great democracy had a greater obligation: "to provide means of protection for all its citizens in the pursuit of happiness." That meant, he argued, that "the establishment by government of great public grounds for the free enjoyment of the people ...is thus justified and enforced as a political duty." Olmsted gave additional reasons for creating public parks, including that they are undeniably good for the local, state, and national economy because of the tourist business they engender. His report also included practical advice about building roads and shelters, as well as instituting regulations to zealously protect the "dignity of the scenery." All of his points are as pertinent today as they were when he first read them to his fellow Yosemite commissioners nearly 150 years ago. But in deliberately borrowing from our nation's founding document, which proclaims that the "pursuit of happiness" is among the inalienable rights of every human being, and in attaching that notion to why Yosemite (or any other future park) should not be allowed to become "a rich man's park," Olmsted infused the national park idea with its most enduring principle."

This is a reprint of the intriguing story of four short-line railroads that operated in the Merced River Canyon to serve Yosemite National Park. Originally published in 1963, this volume assembles more than two hundred black-and-white photographs of railroads and trains, relating the importance of the rail lines in the visitors’ experiences of Yosemite. The rich history of Yosemite is brought to life through the photographs that tell a special relationship between individuals and machines.

This book brings new attention and focus to Yosemite's beauty, significance and future. William Neill's photographs, from sweeping vistas to intimate studies of natural phenomena, strongly convey Yosemite's exceptional qualities. The collection is powerful, inspired by eighteen years of Neill’s residence in the park. Tim Palmer's essay is filled with a deep appreciation for Yosemite and the benefits it offers the human spirit, coupled with a passionate concern for its continued protection and health. The book includes 70 stunning photographs, a two-part essay, and informative photographic notes.

Ansel Adams led regular trips into the Yosemite backcountry as part of his efforts to protect this rare instance of untouched nature and, as a result, introduced thousands to its beauty. Following his example, the Yosemite Fund asked five well-known Yosemite photographers to once again bring the wonders of the wilderness to the general public. For five years, these five photographers spent a part of their summers in Yosemite's wilderness region, which covers more than one thousand square miles of almost indescribable raw beauty, and the camaraderie that developed between them is evident in the reminiscences and musings that accompany their photographs. The result of this uncommon collaboration is a book of glorious prints, each imbued with its creator's distinct style.

This riveting account of one of the most notable personalities of the mountain climbing world reconstructs the life of legendary mountaineer Norman Clyde (1885-1972). He made his mark on history with more than one hundred and thirty first ascents throughout western North America, and many believe he knew the High Sierra better than anyone else, including John Muir. Part of his mystique comes from participating in high-profile mountain rescues and recoveries, in which he is credited with saving a number of lives. Those who had the good fortune to meet him--often with a ninety-pound pack on his back that included an anvil for boot repair, fishing rods, cooking pots, and books in Greek and Latin--never forgot the experience. Biographer Robert C. Pavlik uses Clyde's own words, along with recollections from his family, friends, fellow climbers, and acquaintances, to capture the experiences of a remarkable man and a bygone time "between the pioneers and the rock climbers."

This best-selling guide, intended for those who are looking for moderately easy hikes in Yosemite is now in a much smaller and compact size. It describes twenty different trips and provides information on distance, route, time required, and sights to see for each with trail charts and maps included.

A colorful alphabet book that spotlights the wildlife found in America's national parks. Featuring wonderful watercolor paintings and pencil drawings of various animals and parks by award-winning illustrator Dan San Souci, it is full of fascinating facts and other information for readers of all ages. Each letter introduces a different wildlife species, making it a great tool for introducing the alphabet to the very young. Older children will find the text a remarkable resource for learning about the birds, mammals, and other creatures that populate the national parks.

The remarkable Yosemite woodblock prints of Chiura Obata have been acclaimed as some of the finest California art of the twentieth century. Now ten of Obata's most colorful and striking works, taken from his award-winning book, Obata's Yosemite, are available as a boxed notecards set. Each card has a full-color woodblock image printed on its front, and on the back of each is the title of the print and comments about the view made by the artist.

This is the delightful story of a baby black bear who’s too curious to eat, completely fascinated by the natural world around her, and sees her surroundings as one big outdoor playground.

Here is a comprehensive handbook designed to help all photographers -- from beginners to experts -- capture the landscape, flora, and fauna of one of the best places on earth. These tips and directions from Yosemite local Michael Frye are an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to take better pictures in Yosemite and elsewhere. Last updated over a decade ago, The Photographer's Guide to Yosemite has been revised to include advice especially for digital photography, and includes new full-color reproductions of Frye's own work to serve as examples and inspiration. Every aspect of photographing this magnificent park is covered, including: In-depth descriptions of nearly 40 outstanding locations Information on the best months and times of day for successful shots Detailed maps indicating prime viewpoints Tips on technique and equipment More than 100 stunning full-color photographs

In eight chapters covering everything from "Yosemite's Rich Past" to "Endless Things to See and Do," Mike Graf calls on the park's most knowledgeable insiders -- biologists, rangers, even the park's resident entertainer -- to share their most exciting stories and best advice. Colorful photos and illustrations enable young readers to get up close and personal with Yosemite's waterfalls, Giant Sequoia trees, sheer granite walls, and, of course, those famous black bears. This guide also recommends gear for a national park visit and offers safety tips, a wildlife observation how-to and birding guide, tips on managing a wildlife encounter, and a guide to rock climber lingo and a difficulty ratings system. Also featured are detailed accounts of famous climbs, tips on how to protect the park and keep it green, an historical timeline, and a list of popular hikes.

Birds bathe with abandon. A salamander, a snail, and a shrew share space for an instant. A fox springs from a field. Spiders spin. Clouds collect. Grasses grow, and ducks drift on by. For every forest wanderer who has yearned to capture these fleeting moments on paper, Nature Notebook provides a beautiful space to do so. More than just blank pages, this illustrated notebook presents playful prompts and sketches to stimulate your creativity while providing plenty of room to fill in what you fancy. Scientific observation meets artistic impulse in this treasure for the novice, the curious, and the inspired.

Coyote is separated from her mate by a rockfall and searches the park to find him. Sometimes silent, occasionally observed, always watchful, Coyote makes her way from one memorable site to another, singing a lonely song of yips and yowls. Gorgeous watercolor paintings of Yosemite illuminate this ultimately satisfying story, while the text closely observes one of the park's most familiar kind of wild resident. Young readers will discover much about coyotes, and will also delight in spotting the places they too have visited-Half Dome, Sentinel Bridge, Stoneman Meadow, the Ahwahnee, and more.

Through inspired quotations from a diverse group of women -- including leading authors and naturalists -- paired with breathtaking landscape photography, this pocket-sized volume captures the extraordinary beauty and spirit of Yosemite. It's the perfect companion to take on a journey of discovery, and will surely revive one's connection with the natural world. Contributors include: Diane Ackerman, writer Louisa May Alcott, writer Lorraine Anderson, writer and editor Dr. Maya Angelou, writer and poet Martha Beck, writer and life coach Ruth Bernhard, photographer Elizabeth Barrett Browning, poet Annie Barrett Cashner, painter Alison Colwell, botanist Marie Curie, scientist Eleonora Duse, actor Gretel Ehrlich, writer and adventurer Bonnie Gisel, curator, Le Conte Memorial Lodge Grace Greenwood, writer Joy Harjo, poet Etty Hillesum, writer Pam Houston, writer Dorothy Kilgallen, journalist and game show panelist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, psychiatrist Danielle LaPorte, writer and entrepreneur Charlotte Mauk, environmentalist Edna St.Vincent Millay, poet Mother Teresa, founder, Missions of Charity Anais Nin, writer Elizabeth Stone O'Neill, writer Penny Otwell, artist and naturalist Julia Parker, Indian Cultural Demonstrator Shauna Potocky, Branch Chief of Education, NPS Beth Pratt, environmentalist J.K. Rowling, writer Cheryl Strayed, writer Mae West, actor Marianne Williamson, writer Ann Zwinger, writer Susan Zwinger, writer and illustrator

The spirit of adventure is alive and well in Yosemite -- all one needs to do is walk off and find it. But "adventure" need not mean scaling The Nose of El Capitan. The vast park is simply an adventurous place, with something for everyone. This pocket companion, brimming with Michael Frye's lush photographs paired with inspired quotes, captures the adventurous essence of Yosemite and the sense that something wonderful is waiting just over there. With a foreword by the legendary Royal Robbins, the book features writers, thinkers, and bona fide adventurers, including: John Muir Sir Edmund Hillary Susan Sontag Galen Rowell Bill Bryson Lynn Hill Ron Kauk Walt Whitman Edward Abbey Eleanor Roosevelt Cheryl Strayed Enid Michael Renny Russell Sharon Giacomazzi Mark Jenkins Lillian Smith Pearl S. Buck Terry Tempest Williams Alex Lowe R. Mark Liebenow Peter Croft Diane Arbus T.S. Eliot Richard Hovey Wendell Berry Helen Keller Norman Clyde Yvon Chouinard Scot Miller Howard Thurman Robert Browning Lito Tejada-Flores Corita Kent Joseph Campbell Sigurd F. Olson Frosty Wooldridge

Take only photographs, leave only footprints. But if one's own photographs don't quite do justice to the towering granites, thundering waterfalls, and spectacular vistas of Yosemite, then this lovely little volume of photographs makes a superb complement. Highlights include Yosemite Valley, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and Wawona, Tuolumne Meadows, Glacier Point, and the high country. Ryan Alonzo's spectacular shots are accompanied by the key information visitors want to remember and share.

This delightful little book provides the ideal pause for contemplating the special qualities and values of Yosemite National Park, as well as other parks and wilderness. Each dazzling full-color photograph, many of them new for this tenth anniversary edition, is paired with an original quote or newly selected classic quote about nature, the environment, or America's national parks. Includes a new foreword by former Yosemite National Park superintendent Mike Tollefson and the insights of writers, scientists, poets, and leaders such as: David Brower Gary Snyder Rachel Carson Bernard Devoto John Muir Albert Einstein Diane Ackerman Terry Tempest Williams Edward Abbey Franklin D. Roosevelt Fyodor Dostoevsky Cedric Wright Marcel Proust Shelton Johnson Julia Parker Pete Hamill Sir John Lubbock Dayton Duncan Robinson Jeffers Margaret Eissler Wallace Stegner Ralph Waldo Emerson Henry David Thoreau Baba Dioum Margaret Murie Rainer Maria Rilke

Since the founding of the National Park Service in 1916, tens of thousands of NPS employees and volunteers have devoted themselves to preserving our public lands, which today number more than 400. Each person's NPS career is unique, seasoned with daily duties, grand adventures, and everything in between! Yet there is one common element: each person has plenty of material for terrific stories about living and working in America's most special places. These 100 true stories from current and past NPS employees and volunteers make for an engrossing, funny, and often moving read, with something for everyone. The writers welcome visitors, ride the rails, collar caribou, reenact and make history, and every day face the mystery of wildness--including plenty of bears!--all for America's public lands. Featuring more than 100 photographs and stories from 80 different parks, monuments, and historic sites, stretching from the coast of Maine to American Samoa, The Wonder of It All is sure to inspire a new generation to cherish the natural and cultural resources that the National Park Service was born to preserve.

Half a century ago a rag-tag group of innovators was building a foundation for modern American rock climbing from a makeshift home base in Yosemite. Photographer Glen Denny was a key figure in this golden age of climbing, capturing pioneering feats on camera while tackling challenging ascents himself. In entertaining short pieces enlivened by his iconic black-and-white images of Yosemite's big wall legends, Denny reveals a young man's coming of age and provides a vivid look at Yosemite's early climbing culture. He relates such precarious achievements as hauling water in glass gallon jugs up the east face of Washington Column, nailing the 750-foot Rostrum in a punishing heat wave, and dangling overnight on El Capitan's Dihedral Wall in a lightning storm. Each true tale captures the spirit of historic Camp 4, where Denny and others plan the next big climb while living on the cheap and dodging park rangers.

Artist Jenni Buczko is well known in and around Yosemite for the glorious portraits she creates of the park's beloved features using bold dyes on luscious silk. Now, Yosemite fans all over the world can explore her vivid views of the through this compilation of some of her finest images, conveniently captured on blank notecards. Inside this boxed set, you'll find exquisite renditions of five classic, awe-inspiring Yosemite icons: Lower Yosemite Fall, El Capitan, Half Dome, Cathedral Peak and a tremendous giant sequoia. With 10 vibrant cards and envelopes in each sturdy box, this set is an ideal addition to any correspondence collection, and the perfect way to share your love of Yosemite with friends and family.

Whether he is cheering for untamed mountain sheep or braving a high-country storm that would sweep away lesser mortals, John Muir--outdoorsman, scientist, author--is forever passionate, often droll, and always inspirational. This collection of his little-known pieces have been culled from private letters, magazine articles, and personal journals from deep in the archives. In Bonnie Gisel's able hands, Muir takes the reader on thrilling adventures and remarkable discoveries. His first summit of Half Dome, his great epiphany about the "living glaciers of the Sierra," and his jolly ode to the giant sequoia are all presented here with awe and affection. A nearly penniless young Muir sleeps under the stars in a Florida graveyard. Muir the father prods his wife in the back with a stick, "helping" her up Yosemite's Four Mile Trail. And an older yet still adventurous Muir summits Mount Rainier and survives the perilously icy descent. Certain to delight fans of The Wild Muir, these audacious exploits reveal John Muir's boundless curiosity and love of all things wild.

"A feast of marvelous photography." —National Parks TravelerThis beautifully produced deep dive into Yosemite National Park features stunning photography by Robb Hirsch and fascinating natural history from knowledgeable contributors.Yosemite is like nowhere else on Earth.Within its vast expanses are spectacular granite mountains, glacially carved valleys, thundering waterfalls, delicate meadows, grand trees, and charismatic wildlife. From his years of exploring and studying California's Sierra Nevada, Robb knows that understanding natural processes can thoroughly enhance a visitor's connection to the landscape.In this book, Robb provides that enriching experience by calling on experts to contribute insights into the natural wonders on view. The images and essays work together to draw readers into a deeper relationship with their favorite national park.The book features essays by these Sierra Nevada luminaries: John Muir Laws, on "Wonder, Beauty, and Nature"Tim Palmer, on rivers Greg Stock, on geologyJames McGrew, on the role of art in Yosemite Brock Dolman, on the water cycleSarah Stock, on bird diversityRob Grasso, on the Yosemite toadKurt Menning, on fire ecologyBeth Pratt, on pikasDan Webster, on wildflowersKaren Amstutz, on Tuolumne MeadowsNathan Stephenson, on giant sequoiasAdonia Ripple, on the importance of YosemitePete Devine, on the remarkable properties of leavesRobb’s passion is the ongoing search for the “Wow!” that can be found in every acre of Yosemite National Park—and that passion comes through in each of his photographs. The result is a breathtaking book that will dazzle, enlighten, and inspire a deep appreciation for the nature of Yosemite.