Still, Calm, and Quiet: More adventures in the National Parks and the beautiful wild

On the eve of adventure and the verge of new wonders, the young man dusts off his boots and turns to the West where endless canyons sprawl and towering mountains beckon. "Come..." they say, "get lost and find yourself." Memory ignites recollection of sliding down rocks, trudging through snow, listening to aspen rattle, hearing coyotes howl in the distance, the moon looking down overhead, the campfire blazing, the pines sheltering, the river rushing, the sun beating, laying awake in the night under the star filled sky, embracing existence. It's now. The story continues... In this second installment of his National Park adventures, Joshua Hodge takes us on a descriptive journey over land, and in his thoughts, through the marvels of West Texas and New Mexico, to the wonders of Yellowstone, and over the volcanic peaks of California. This thoughtfully crafted account shares the inspiration gleaned from nature, contemplates one's approach to beauty, and explores the significance found in being still, calm, and quiet. -Features 38 chronological accounts and over 100 photographs from Big Bend National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, White Sands National Park, and more!