The National Parks: An Inspirational Journal

Description

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.

Ian Shive is an award-winning conservation photographer, author, educator, film producer, and environmental advocate, most recently recognized as the recipient of the Sierra Club's 2011 Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography. Shive's images have appeared in publications around the world, including National Geographic, Time, Ski, Travel Channel, Gourmet, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, US News and World Report, Popular Science, Men's Journal, Outside, and hundreds of others. Often referred to as the leading chronicler of America's national parks today, Shive has helped shape diplomatic efforts around the world through his Wilderness Diplomacy initiative, currently underway in Afghanistan, and his best-selling book, The National Parks: Our American Landscape. He lives in Los Angeles.