{"product_id":"the-nature-of-yosemite-a-visual-journey","title":"The Nature of Yosemite: A Visual Journey edited by Robb Hirsh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis beautifully produced deep dive into Yosemite National Park features stunning photography by Robb Hirsch and fascinating natural history from knowledgeable contributors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYosemite is like nowhere else on Earth. \u003c\/b\u003eWithin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Robb provides that enriching experience by calling on experts to contribute insights into the natural wonders on view. \u003cb\u003eThe images and essays work together to draw readers into a deeper relationship with their favorite national park.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book features essays by these Sierra Nevada luminaries:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Muir Laws, on \"Wonder, Beauty, and Nature\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTim Palmer, on rivers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg Stock, on geology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames McGrew, on the role of art in Yosemite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrock Dolman, on the water cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Stock, on bird diversity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob Grasso, on the Yosemite toad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurt Menning, on fire ecology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeth Pratt, on pikas\u003cbr\u003eDan Webster, on wildflowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaren Amstutz, on Tuolumne Meadows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNathan Stephenson, on giant sequoias\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdonia Ripple, on the importance of Yosemite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePete Devine, on the remarkable properties of leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobb'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLos Angeles Times: \u003c\/b\u003e \"Capturing the jaw-dropping splendor California's crown jewel, the crisp photos and essays in \u003ci\u003eThe Nature of Yosemite: A Visual Journey\u003c\/i\u003e by Robb Hirsch inspires the naturalist in all of us.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh Country News: \u003c\/b\u003e \"The photos are humbling: Whether a devoted naturalist or a committed city-dweller, the viewer can't help but be moved and inspired by these images.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEntertainment Weekly: \u003c\/b\u003e One of the \"The 30 Best Holiday Books of the Year\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobb Hirsch\u003c\/b\u003e studied biology and ecology and has worked for the California State Parks, USGS, and private biology firms. He publishes his nature images and leads photography workshops throughout the Sierra Nevada. Robb and his wife, Regina, own Mountain Sage, a gallery-café-plant nursery in the Yosemite gateway community of Groveland, CA, where he lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IPS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46053752242362,"sku":"9781930238916","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/imageloader_6c0b5110-0daa-466e-9cee-7d497b2c460a.jpg?v=1782489544","url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/products\/the-nature-of-yosemite-a-visual-journey","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}