
That Wild Country
An Epic Journey Through the Past, Present, and Future of America's Public Lands
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Mark Kenyon
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Mark Kenyon
From prominent outdoorsman and nature writer Mark Kenyon comes an engrossing reflection on the past and future battles over our most revered landscapes - America’s public lands.
Every American is a public-land owner, inheritor to the largest public-land trust in the world. These vast expanses provide a home to wildlife populations, a vital source of clean air and water, and a haven for recreation.
Since its inception, however, America’s public land system has been embroiled in controversy - caught in the push and pull between the desire to develop the valuable resources the land holds or conserve them. Alarmed by rising tensions over the use of these lands, hunter, angler, and outdoor enthusiast Mark Kenyon set out to explore the spaces involved in this heated debate, and learn firsthand how they came to be and what their future might hold.
Part travelogue and part historical examination, That Wild Country invites listeners on an intimate tour of the wondrous wild and public places that are a uniquely profound and endangered part of the American landscape.
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Great summary of the battle over Public Lands
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Must read for any modern day Conservationist
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thanks for the education
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Great book
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I was there!
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Kenyon does a good job of weaving the fascinating history of our National Parks with his adventures--and misadventures--in some of those parks, including trips with his wife, his father, and various friends. He describes some of his activities and the scenery in detail, but I especially appreciated him sharing his feelings during these activities and sight-seeing adventures.
Along with the historical facts and personal travelogue, Kenyon also includes the political backstory of creating and, more importantly, preserving America’s public lands. He acknowledges all sides of the passionate participants in how land is handled, advocating for a cause he believes we should all believe in: #keepitpublic.
Kenyon piqued my interest and reminded me of just how lucky we are to have this beautiful land we live on and the many people who work so hard to preserve it.
I have to acknowledge, though, that although I normally appreciate an audiobook read by the author themselves, I think I would have preferred holding this book in my hands. Although Kenyon has a good voice, his storytelling was sometimes stiff and and sounded too much like someone reading to me rather than someone telling me a story.
Something I needed to read. #keepitpublic
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good perspective
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Just Enough
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Also- Kylie’s ability to do backcountry hikes, climb mountains, and love for the outdoors makes her an accomplished outdoors enthusiast— and the fact every mention of her is accompanied by a put down about how she just wants to get a tan or read is sad and consistently disappointing. Almost every woman in this book is given a similar treatment and hugely hugely diminished- as is Mother Nature, ultimately, as her power is perpetually confined by man’s desire and the limits of his perspective.
Mother Nature gets the Bro Treatment
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Great anecdotal presentation of public lands
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