Part armchair travelogue, part guide book, this projected three-volume series—divided into the western, central, and eastern United States—will introduce readers to all 155 national forests across the country. This Land is the only comprehensive field guide that describes the natural features, wildernesses, scenic drives, campgrounds, and hiking trails of our national forests, many of which—while little known and sparsely visited—boast features as spectacular as those found in our national parks and monuments. Each entry includes logistical information about size and location, facilities, attractions, and associated wilderness areas. For about half of the forests, Robert H. Mohlenbrock has provided sidebars on the biological or geological highlights, drawn from the "This Land" column that he has written for Natural History magazine since 1984.
Superbly illustrated with color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this book is loaded with information, clearly written, and easy to use.
This volume covers national forests in: Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming
This Land A Guide to Central National Forests
About the Book
Reviews
“Provides a definitive overview of the national forests throughout the central region of the United States.”—Paper Clips"To my knowledge, there is no other title that assembles the information gathered in this book in such a comprehensive and helpful manner.... This Land will be a singular, indispensable and definitive title on the national forests for some time to come."—John A. Murray, author of Writing about Nature
"This Land adeptly conveys the sense of awe that characterizes our national forests. In the end, this volume will help us and future generations understand and appreciate the wealth of this land and remind us of the importance of being responsible stewards of the people's land today and for future generations."—Mike Dombeck, Chief Emeritus, U.S. Forest Service
“Americans are very mobile today and many have become disillusioned with the masses encountered in the national parks… the national forests are a national secret to most people. [This Land] will begin to unfurl that secret.”—Lawrence R. Stritch, President of the Eastern Panhandle Native Plant Society of West Virginia
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
National Forests in Arkansas
Ouachita
Ouachita Mountains
Border Lands
Ozark
Alum Cove
Blanchard Springs
Magazine Mountain
St. Francis
Crowley's Ridge
National Forests in Colorado
Arapaho
Hoosier Pass
Elk Park
Grand Mesa
Grand Mesa
Gunnison
Slumgullion Slide
Taylor River
Pike
Rio Grande
Roosevelt
Long Lake Fens
Routt
San Isabel
Twin Peaks
San Juan
Umcompahgre
White River
Flat Tops
National Forests in Louisiana
Kisatchie
Kisatchie Hills
National Forests in Minnesota
Chippewa
Superior
National Forests in Missouri
Mark Twain
Grasshopper Hollow
Cupola Pond
Kaintuck Hollow
Slaughter Sink
Indian Creek
Hercules Glade
National Forests in Montana
Beaverhead - Deerlodge
Flathead
Gallatin
Tom Miner Basin
Helena
Kootenai
Lewis and Clark
Lolo
Sheep Mountain Bog
National Forests in Nebraska
Nebraska
Samuel R. McKelvie
National Forests in New Mexico
Carson
Clayton Pass
Cibola
Sandia Cienega
Tajique Canyon
Paxton Cone
Gila
Lincoln
Santa Fe
Canada Bonito
Rio Cebolla
National Forests in South Dakota
Black Hills
Black Hills
National Forests in Texas
Angelina
Boykin Springs Longleaf
Black Branch Barrens
Davy Crockett
Sabine
Mill Creek Cove
Sam Houston
Big Thicket
National Forests in Wyoming
Bighorn
Medicine Wheel
Bridger - Teton
Kendall Warm Springs
Periodic Spring
Custer
Medicine Bow
Shoshone