The memoir explores Kim Heacox's deep, personal connection with Alaska's breathtaking landscapes over three decades. Through vivid storytelling, Heacox reflects on the profound impact of nature on his life, sharing experiences that highlight the beauty and challenges of this iconic region. His narrative intertwines environmental themes with personal growth, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the wonders of Alaska and the lessons learned from its majestic wilderness.
Exploring the profound connection between love for nature and personal transformation, this memoir reflects on life in Alaska as a park ranger amidst retreating glaciers. The author, influenced by naturalists like Thoreau, grapples with themes of change, resilience, and the power of place. Through vivid imagery of the Alaskan landscape, he illustrates how nature inspires rebirth and renewal. This narrative invites readers to contemplate their own relationships with the wild and encourages living with intention and gratitude for the natural world.
Kim Heacox, author of the National Outdoor Book Award-winning Jimmy Bluefeather, presents a brilliant novel exploring family love and the lengths one will go to protect it. This sprawling tale is filled with suspense, unforgettable characters, and a captivating group portrait of a rebel alliance discovering their true selves in America's stunning natural landscape. It appeals to both aging idealists and adventurous kids, while also delivering laugh-out-loud humor. Heacox poses the urgent question of what price progress in a compelling narrative set in an Alaskan hamlet threatened by big-money development. The only thing standing in its way is a pack of wolves and a determined twelve-year-old girl intent on saving them. The story weaves lyrical tributes to nature’s healing power with a fast-paced plot that builds to a heart-pounding conclusion. In the small town of Strawberry Flats, plans for a road and bridge threaten to disrupt the peace. Former trapper Salt d’Alene is caught in the middle, striving to care for his son Solomon, who has muscular dystrophy. Eleven-year-old Kes Nash longs for her father to return to normal after his service in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, a wolf named Silver and his pack watch from the outskirts. Told from three alternating perspectives, this vivid story about rediscovering hope and new life after trauma is filled with humor and compassion, showcasing the best of America—wildness and kindness.
A stunning, artistic collection of 140 wildlife and landscape photographs organized by the season. Images were chosen from among thousands submitted by 53 different photographers. Brief text in English, German, and Japanese, makes this extra appealing for overseas visitors.
Heacox's stunning photographs and accompanying essay celebrate this legendary sheltered waterway, the world's longest.