A remarkable place where geography has defined history, Wallula Gap is that narrowing of the mighty Columbia River halfway between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean where the Ice Age floods rushed through. In this book, Bob Carson and his colleagues tell a fascinating story of a striking land where the forces of geology worked on a spectacular scale, of a desert oasis where Native Americans, explorers, fur traders, promoters and entrepreneurs, and modern-day agriculturalists and wind farmers have all made their mark. Through the prism of Wallula, the historic gateway to the Columbia Plateau, readers learn much about the region in Where the Great River Bends.

Where the Great River Bends

Science & Math

Robert J. Carson

Michael E. Denny

Catherine E. Dickson

Lawrence L. Dodd

G. Thomas Edwards

Donald Snow

Nature & Ecology

Keokee Books

East of Yellowstone invites the curious into the dramatic geologic beauty of the Clarks Fork Valley just east of the world s first national park. Guided by geologist and professor Bob Carson, explore one of the most fascinating natural theaters in the world and interpret the fascinating geologic story of the terrain east of Yellowstone National Park, including the nearby Beartooths, Absarokas and Bighorn Basin of Wyoming and Montana. Five road logs steer readers over the Beartooth and Chief Joseph highways and adjoining roads to vistas of rugged mountains and scenic valleys. As the mileposts tick past, the remarkable history behind the enigmatic Heart Mountain detachment, Absaroka volcanics and Pleistocene glaciation unfolds. Full-color maps and an amazing collection of photographs enhance this story of the ages.  - Five road logs with maps covering some 166 miles - 10 topographic maps with trails outlined - 121 color photographs and 7 geologic maps - Historical sketches and tips for recreation

East of Yellowstone

The Blue Mountains, stretching south of Walla Walla into central Oregon, are one of the Pacific Northwest's iconic mountain ranges. Formed by successive periods of volcanic activity, home to diverse forest and grassland ecosystems, and rich in wildlife, the Blues have long held a special fascination for all who live in and recreate in the range s embrace. Now the Blues unique natural history is the subject of a new book by geologist and Whitman College professor emeritus Bob Carson, The BLUES: Natural history of the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington. Combining scholarly and elegant writings plus outstanding photography from more than a dozen contributors, The BLUES is the first volume ever to take its readers deep into the story of the range s creation and history. In geological parlance, the Blue Mountains are a long anticlinal ridge composed mostly of basalt flows, stretching from Clarno, Oregon to Clarkston, Washington. Carson explores the Blues young basalt flows as well as a variety of much older rocks that reveal Earth history for hundreds of millions of years. Atop of Blues is a rare grass tree mosaic, with dense forests on north- and east-facing slopes, and meadows rich in wildflowers on south- and west-facing inclines. The Blues mixture of grassland and forests provides critical habitat for many birds, large mammals, and other animals. Donald Worster, America s preeminent living environmental historian, wrote, Led by geologist Robert Carson, a diverse group of writers and photographers have collaborated to reveal this superb piece of our natural heritage. They give us reliable facts, stunning images, and a deep love of landscape. What a feast for the mind and eyes! He continues: I hope this book increases that number of devotees exponentially. It has put the Blues at the top of my list of natural wonders to explore.

The Blues: Natural history of the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington

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