Wichita ranger Nathan Johnson was shot by the notorious Bruce Cobb and left for dead. Now the Cache Police Department's top priority is capturing Cobb and bringing justice to the injured ranger. With no viable leads, Sheriff Stockton turns to local Lee Rogers, who offers to investigate the beautiful Laura Brooks, whose Native American father, Old Wil, knows the Wichita Mountains inside and out. But Lee gets more than he bargained for in the fiery father and daughter. Soon, his attachment to the pair almost surpasses his love for the Wichitas and one of his favorite mountains, Sunset Peak. Almost. Wil and Laura fall suspect because of their constant presence in the mountains. Lee must decide whether to come clean to the girl he's falling for or keep his secret and possibly realize his dream of remaining in Oklahoma, the land he loves, because he can't have both. When Cobb is spotted in the mountains, the search resumes in full force. The mountains are soon filled with chaos, bloodshed, and secrets only Laura and Wil know. Will Cobb be caught and justice brought to Ranger Johnson? Can Laura trust Lee with the family secret of Sunset Peak?

This is the most comprehensive guidebook to the state of Utah, with information on historic attractions, festivals, cultural events, outdoor activities, accommodations, and restaurants. 139 photos. 9 maps.

Award-winning photographer Glenn Randall dedicated seven years to climbing each of Colorado’s 54 peaks over 14,000 feet with one goal in mind—to capture the glory of sunrise from each summit. His quest required hundreds of hours of planning and preparation, then scaling the peaks in the dark while carrying a pack loaded with camera gear. Randall’s reward—and yours—is this beautiful collection of unique and dramatic images that will put you on the summit just as the sun gilds the far horizon.

The growing awareness of the environmental movement of the 1960s and 1970s, along with the enactment of the Wilderness Act, precipitated local, regional, and national joint actions of the many outdoor recreation organizations. Wilderness enactments resulted from some of the more successful citizen attempts. The onrush of man's capability to "tame the wilderness" continues to accelerate with the population growth and the need for some restraints has become increasingly evident. This book shows what happened in a magical part of the American Southwest. "Wisconsin Bookwatch" reported: "...an informative history of the conflicting forces striving to determine the fate of New Mexico's wild lands-on one hand, the press of population growth and the desire to 'tame the wilderness'; and on the other, the efforts of environmental movements and outdoor recreation groups to preserve the wilderness and its heritage. Black-and-white photographs illustrate this thoughtful and moving account which is a welcome and much appreciated contribution to Environmental Studies reference collections and reading lists." * * * * * Corry McDonald was employed for over thirty years by Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was during this time that he developed an interest in the wilderness areas of that state. McDonald took copious notes on every back country trip he made. Those notes have become the basis for this book. In it he reluctantly tells about some of his secret places in the hope that it will reduce some of the overuse of the wildernesses that are so well known. He is also the author of "The Dilemma of Wilderness" from Sunstone Press.

Jerry Schad is your knowledgeable and reliable guide for the 192 trips in this book--ranging from gentle family walks in Griffith Park to strenuous treks over the spine of the San Gabriel Mountains. Whether you see solace from the crowds, a cardiovascular workout, or a new perspective of the natural world around you, this book provides all you need to know.The second edition of this popular book covers all of the county's open spaces. A total of 192 hikes-including 17 new ones-are described in detail with trips organized into specific areas. Illustrated; detailed maps.