Randy Udall Books

Whether it is the awesome scale of the Grand Canyon or the frigid waters of Isle Royale, the subtropic splendor of the Everglades or the bursts of color on the alpine meadows of Glacier National Park, these wonders are some of America's most precious national resources. In NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA, the parks are presented in a way that showcases their beauty as never before, including such parks as Hawaii Volcanoes and the Great Smokies along with Big Bend, the Redwoods, Yellowstone, and Bryce Canyon, David Muench's name has been synonomous with great landscape photography for many years.

In Arizona, vast areas remain untouched by humans, preserving a wild and beautiful environment where native animals and plants thrive. These landscapes—verdant grasslands, warm deserts, dense forests, and vibrant wetlands—offer a sanctuary for the spirit to reconnect with nature and hear the Earth’s songs. Once seen as land to be tamed, these wild spaces are now valued for their intrinsic worth. In this exploration, former Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall shares insights from his lifetime of experiences in Arizona’s open spaces, revealing the profound connection between humanity and the natural world. The state’s remarkable variety of wildlife evokes the idea that it could be where Noah's ark landed, with its diverse habitats showcasing a stunning array of shapes, colors, and textures. Accompanying this narrative are over 100 striking images by talented Arizona Highways photographers, capturing the colorful flora and fauna. Each caption enriches the reader’s understanding of the land, its plants, and the unique personalities of its inhabitants, celebrating the essence of Arizona as a sanctuary where nature and spirit coexist harmoniously.