"Tim Palmer's narratives and photos capture the allure of free-flowing water and illuminate the importance of rivers in our lives. Zach Collier, river explorer and owner/outfitter, Northwest Rafting Company His motivation for getting out on rivers is irresistibly infectious, and his descriptions of these 50 outings are the ultimate resource for anybody wanting to see or travel on our country’s waterways. "I've been guiding river trips and running my own outfitting company for 20 years, and can say with confidence that Tim Palmer is uniquely qualified to write about America’s best river journeys. Yvon Chouinard, river runner, climber, founder of Patagonia, Inc. Once you go-or simply turn these pages-you'll know that every one of these rivers is worth saving so that others might go there as well." This book is the wish-list I wish I had found fifty years ago. "There are many good ways to see the planet, to explore, and to seek adventure, but to travel down the greatest rivers in America with Tim Palmer is among the very best. "This hefty, gorgeous tome by Tim Palmer, an ace photographer and author of 26 books, will make you yearn for the wild blue yonder." With Tim Palmer's beautiful photography and informative text, this book celebrates the adventure of river travel, showcasing the best places for canoeing, kayaking, and rafting along 7,000 miles of our nation's most spectacular waterways. Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix and contributing editor to OutsideĪmerica's Great River Journeys: 50 canoe, kayak, and raft adventures After years of researching the benefits of nature immersion to our bodies, minds and spirits, I can heartily say that this spectacular volume is my newest and best guide." "With this volume, Tim Palmer secures his spot as America's preeminent ambassador to our most magnificent lands and waters. Mike Dombeck, former chief of the U.S. Maintaining the inextricable human connection to nature is more important today than ever, and this book helps us to do it." Tim Palmer's inspiring words demonstrate the immense social and ecological value embodied in nature and the critical need to protect our last remaining wild places. "With awesome photos, America's Great Forest Trails takes you on captivating journeys to 100 trails in wild places, national forests, and public lands. The third in Tim's trilogy on great American landscapes, this is the ultimate source for where to go walking in the woods, illustrated with 200 magnificent photos. “The finest book ever written about a Pennsylvania River.”Īmerica's Great Forest Trails: 100 woodland hikes of a lifetime Eric Harder, Mountain Watershed Association A perfect day for me would be to join Tim Palmer on the Youghiogheny, and reading this book is the next best thing.” “The stories told here offer indispensable lessons found nowhere else. Paul Wiegman, Senior Naturalist, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy “Lyrical and informative, this classic account is essential to understanding the Youghiogheny River and the environment of our region.” Ed Gertler, author of Keystone Canoeing and other paddling guides This book will enrich your time on these waters as nothing else can do.” “Paddlers cherish the Youghiogheny, and its story is crucial to understanding one of the most important places in our lives. Tom Horton environmental reporter, Baltimore Sun This revealing update of Youghiogheny leads us through timeless vistas and ever-shifting cultures.” “No one captures the magic of flowing water better than Tim Palmer. Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Thank you, Tim, for this excellent contribution to the literature of Pennsylvania.” “Tim Palmer brilliantly illuminates one of our most beloved rivers and parks. Published by the University of Pittsburgh Press, 2023. Tim Palmer has deep roots along the Youghiogheny River! This revised edition of his classic river biography includes a new introduction and epilogue exploring how the Yough has changed since this celebrated book first came out.
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