This Land

by Mohlenbrock, Robert H.

• ISBN13: 9780520239821
• ISBN10: 0520239822
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-06
• Publisher: Univ of California Pr

Summary

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 Landis 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 forNatural Historymagazine since 1984. Superbly illustrated with color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this book is loaded with information, clearly written, and easy to use.

Author Biography

Robert H. Mohlenbrock is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and Senior Scientist at Biotic Consultants, Inc.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Mike Dombeck	ix
Preface	xiii
Introduction	xv
NATIONAL FORESTS IN ARKANSAS AND OKLAHOMA	1	(36)
OUACHITA	2	(13)
Ouachita Mountains	10	(2)
Tiak	12	(3)
OZARK	15	(16)
Alum Cove	23	(3)
Blanchard Springs Caverns	26	(3)
Mount Magazine	29	(2)
ST. FRANCIS	31	(6)
Crowley's Ridge	34	(3)
NATIONAL FORESTS IN COLORADO	37	(98)
ARAPAHO	38	(11)
Hoosier Ridge	46	(2)
Elk Park	48	(1)
GRAND MESA	49	(7)
Grand Mesa	54	(2)
GUNNISON	56	(11)
Slumgullion Slide	63	(2)
Taylor River	65	(2)
PIKE	67	(9)
RIO GRANDE	76	(7)
ROOSEVELT	83	(9)
Long Lake Fens	90	(2)
ROUTT	92	(4)
SAN ISABEL	96	(13)
Twin Peaks	106	(3)
SAN JUAN	109	(8)
UNCOMPAHGRE	117	(7)
WHITE RIVER	124	(11)
Flat Tops	131	(4)
NATIONAL FORESTS IN LOUISIANA	135	(8)
KISATCHIE	136	(7)
Kisatchie Hills	141	(2)
NATIONAL FORESTS IN MINNESOTA	143	(14)
CHIPPEWA	144	(6)
SUPERIOR	150	(7)
NATIONAL FORESTS IN MISSOURI	157	(26)
MARK TWAIN	158	(25)
Grasshopper Hollow	171	(2)
Cupola Pond	173	(1)
Hercules Glade	174	(3)
Indian Creek	177	(2)
Kaintuck Hollow	179	(2)
Slaughter Sink	181	(2)
NATIONAL FORESTS IN MONTANA	183	(56)
BEAVERHEAD-DEERLODGE	184	(8)
BITTERROOT	192	(7)
CUSTER	199	(5)
FLATHEAD	204	(4)
GALLATIN	208	(9)
Tom Miner Basin	214	(3)
HELENA	217	(5)
KOOTENAI	222	(5)
LEWIS AND CLARK	227	(4)
LOLO	231	(8)
Sheep Mountain Bog	237	(2)
NATIONAL FORESTS IN NEBRASKA	239	(6)
NEBRASKA	240	(3)
SAMUEL R. McKELVIE	243	(2)
NATIONAL FORESTS IN NEW MEXICO	245	(47)
CARSON	246	(7)
Clayton Pass	251	(2)
CIBOLA	253	(12)
Sandia Cienega	258	(2)
Tajique Canyon	260	(3)
Paxton Cone	263	(2)
GILA	265	(8)
LINCOLN	273	(7)
SANTA FE	280	(12)
Cañada Bonito	285	(3)
Rio Cebolla Marsh	288	(4)
NATIONAL FORESTS IN SOUTH DAKOTA	292	(10)
BLACK HILLS	293	(9)
Black Hills	299	(3)
NATIONAL FORESTS IN TEXAS	302	(20)
ANGELINA	303	(7)
Boykin Springs Longleaf	306	(2)
Black Branch Barrens	308	(2)
DAVY CROCKETT	310	(2)
SABINE	312	(4)
Mill Creek Cove	315	(1)
SAM HOUSTON	316	(6)
Big Thicket	319	(3)
NATIONAL FORESTS IN WYOMING	322	(31)
BIGHORN	323	(7)
Medicine Mountain	327	(3)
BRIDGER-TETON	330	(11)
Kendall Warm Springs	336	(3)
Periodic Spring	339	(2)
MEDICINE BOW	341	(5)
SHOSHONE	346	(7)
Arts Credits	353	(2)
Index of Plant Names	355	(14)
General Index	369