This Land: A Guide to Central National Forests

Robert H. Mohlenbrock

Mar 2006 · Univ of California Press

About this ebook

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

Ratings and reviews

I have one more of these guides to buy and I'll have the set. I camp in national forests and these books are the greatest tool I have to make sure I get the most out of my trips. I love reading about the geology as well as the plant life unique to each area. I can plan my whole trip using these books- hiking trails, scenic roads, campgrounds - its all in here. It's acurate , interesting, and I always learn. Thank you for an excellent book. I have enjoyed them, and they help me make our time in the woods a learning experience for myself and my grandkids. A great gift for anyone who loves exploring the roads less traveled. (be that yourself or a friend)

About the author

Robert H. Mohlenbrock is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and Senior Scientist at Biotic Consultants, Inc. Among his many books are You Can Grow Tropical Fruit Trees (1999), Field Guide to North American Trees (1987), Field Guide to North American Wildflowers (1987), and Where Have All the Wildflowers Gone? (1983). Mike Dombeck is Chief Emeritus of the U.S. Forest Service.