An anthology of some of the most evocative writing focusing on our vast natural heritage, along with pieces that address pressing land issues facing the West.

This collection not only paints a vivid portrait of life in the Rocky Mountains, it also presents some of the finest nonfiction writing to be found in America today.

This is a perfect selection that is bound to sink reader's roots deeper in the landscape of home.

Includes essays by: Peter Anderson, Caroline Arlen, Audra DeLella Benedict, John A.

Byers, SueEllen Campbell, Douglas Chadwick, Craig Childs, Frank Clifford, Stanley Crawford, Richard F.

Fleck, Gary Furguson, Merrill Gilfillan, Andrew Gulliford, Gillian Klucas, Geoffrey Lockwood, Dale Lott, Laton McCartney Andrea Peacock, Diane Josephy Peavey, Ann Ronald, George Sibley, Steweart L.