BOOKS

REFUGE: America’s Wildest Places
Explore the National Wildlife Refuge System

From the rugged reaches of Kenai, Alaska, to the vibrant coral reefs of the Palmyra Atoll, the National Wildlife Refuge System is dedicated to the preservation of America’s natural habitats. Through the lens of Ian Shive, recipient of the Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography, Refuge will show you the greatest of these landscapes and wildlife, including the migratory birds of Midway Atoll, the golden prairies of the Rocky Flats, and more.

· Learn from America’s leading experts. Includes essays from top environmental and conservation organizations such as the National Wildlife Refuge Association, Earth Island Institute, and the Arctic Refuge Defense Campaign, giving you the context that you need to appreciate these natural wonders.

· Plan your own journey. A refuge map and index of traversable locations allows you to start planning your trip of a lifetime to these hallowed refuges.

· Over 300 awe-inspiring images will let you experience more than 40 refuges right from your coffee table, including Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Rachel Carson NWR, Bayou Sauvage NWR, Valle de Oro NWR, National Elk Refuge, and more.

· The perfect addition to your home library, this large-format, deluxe book will make your coffee table or bookshelf shine.

The National Parks: GIFT Edition (2020)

From the cascading waterfalls of Yosemite to the unique geothermal features of Yellowstone, the U.S. national parks are among the most breathtaking destinations in the world. Founded to preserve the nation’s heritage and historic landscapes for posterity, the national parks represent one of America’s crowning achievements and internationally significant treasures.

The National Parks Poster Coloring Book

Discover tranquility and peace by coloring in beautiful landscape and wildlife scenes from America’s national parks based on the renowned photographs of Ian Shive. 

Some of the world’s most beautiful and iconic landscapes are preserved within the US National Park System, and Ian Shive, a leading chronicler of America’s national parks, has been capturing these vistas for years.

This National Parks Poster Coloring Book will feature poster-sized and styled line-art renderings of Shive’s most iconic images from the national parks. A full-color poster complements the line drawings and provides inspiration from the greatest of all painters—Mother Earth. Ignite your creativity through the exploration of nature, and color your way through the National Park System. 

THE NATIONAL PARKS
An American Legacy

From the cascading waterfalls of Yosemite to the unique geothermal features of Yellowstone, the U.S. national parks are among the most breathtaking destinations in the world. Founded to preserve such natural beauty for posterity, the national parks represent one of America’s crowning achievements and international treasures.

The National Parks: An American Legacy tells the story of the parks through the photography of Ian Shive, today’s leading national park photographer, as well as through poignant essays by conservancy groups from across the country. Timed to coincide with the celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Service, this lavish volume reveals the grandeur and history of the parks and looks toward what the next 100 years will bring.

With more than 200 never-before-seen images of the national parks — including Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon — as well as images from many of the 340-plus national park units, this striking collection is comprehensive and inspiring. The National Parks: An American Legacy reveals the way humankind interacts with the parks, and how the story of the national parks is also a tribute to the people who visit, explore, and tirelessly work to preserve these cherished American landscapes.

THE ART OF ADVENTURE:
Outdoor Sports from Sea to Summit

The fastest growing form of recreation today, outdoor adventure sports compel countless individuals to push the boundaries, challenge the elements, and seek out the world’s most beautiful and remote regions. Rock climbing the coastal crags of Southeast Asia, free diving the freshwater caves of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, surfing a reef pass in the South Pacific, and skiing an untouched alpine chute are among the many lifestyle-defining, adrenaline-pumping pursuits chronicled in this one-of-a-kind, comprehensive volume.

Through firsthand accounts by photographers and explorers, breathtaking photography, and contributions by leading commentators—including Keri Bascetta (SKI and Skiing), Amy Silverman (Outside), Julie Ellison (Climbing), Genny Fullerton (Backpacker), Aaron Schmidt (Canoe & Kayak), among others—The Art of Adventure reveals the culture, inspiration, and drive behind those dedicated to living an adventurous life.

Complete with insights from behind the lens and far afield, this riveting collection captures the spirit of outdoor recreation like never before. Filled with wisdom and colored by both epic and quiet moments,The Art of Adventure is a gripping reminder of the vast playground awaiting those willing to live on the edge.

THE NATIONAL PARKS: 
Our American Landscape

The second book from rising nature photographer Ian Shive who has been making a name for himself in publications such as Time, National Geographic, andNational Parks magazine. Shive brings a fresh perspective to some of the most beautiful and storied scenic spots in the United States. The cascades of Yosemite, the geysers of Yellowstone, the jagged walls of the Grand Canyon, and hundreds of others come to life behind Shive’s lens—ready to be studied from a different angle. Now updated with 36 additional pages of photographs and a travel-friendly size, it’s the perfect gift for lovers of the outdoors.

America's national parks and historical sites embody the American spirit. They are windows to our past, homes to some of our rarest plants and animal species, and places where every American can go to find inspiration, peace, and open space. From the iron rails of Steamtown, Pennsylvania to the wilds of Yellowstone, America's natural parks preserve our culture in as much as they shield our natural world from our own encroachment.

The National Parks: An Inspirational journal (hardcover)

With beautiful photos and inspirational quotes about nature, this gorgeous journal will take readers into the outdoors from the comfort of their own home.

Each adventure into a national park is a journey of self-discovery and wonder. This hardcover lined journal deepens that experience with inspiring quotes from adventurers from throughout history, complemented by twenty gorgeous images throughout the journal from renowned national parks photographer Ian Shive.

Whether you take this journal with you on your travels, travel vicariously through the beautiful images and quotes, or give this to a friend or family member, this journal is sure to delight any outdoor enthusiast.

The 192 lined, acid-free pages made from recycled paper take both pen and pencil nicely, and the 4.5 x 7.5-inch back pocket is perfect for holding photographs and mementos.