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MISSION STATEMENT
I strive to help people know something about the landscapes they live in and travel through. I do this by leading numerous educational hikes and river trips, giving illustrated lectures, and writing books and articles.
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Click here to read an article that ran in the Prescott Courier about my writing.
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My latest book is a small gem! "Arizona Landforms" is only 32 pages and measures 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches. It is small but contains lots of great information. I am so proud of this little book. Sells for $1.75. Here is the link.
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Awards received for
"Ancient Landscapes"
2009 - Winner in the category of "Best Science Book in Arizona" by the Arizona Book Publishers Assn.
2009 - 1st Place - National Association of Interpretation
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I lead and participate in geology-oriented river trips,
backpack adventures, and international expeditions. I am the author of three
award-winning books and numerous popular articles. You can read about my outdoor
adventures in my blog, Earthly-Musings. |
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The Arizona Book Publishers Association Awards"Sedona Through Time"
Best Science Book in Arizona for 2011  The Arizona Book Publishers Association (ABPA) recently awarded "Sedona Through Time" as the Best Science Book in Arizona for 2011. The award was presented at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix at the groups' annual meeting.The award comes on the the heels of another award presented by the Association of Earth Science Editors (AESE) at its 2010 annual meeting held on September 22, 2010 in Victoria, British Columbia (Outstanding Publication Award). That trophy was accepted on my behalf by Karen Keeney, a Vancouver resident and a frequent trip participant on my Museum of Northern Arizona Ventures excursions. What an honor it is for me to receive this award. The earth sciences seem to be increasingly marginalized in our society as political polarization and sound bites seem to suffice as a platform of misinformation for some people. I always strive to make landscapes and their origin a source of knowledge and inspiration for those who would simply open their eyes to the world we live in. Many thanks to Pam Frazier who edited STT and to Bronze Black who designed it. "Sedona Through Time" was recently updated in a new, 3rd edition. The text is completely revised and all new graphics were added and were beautifully designed by Bronze Black. Since 1993 almost 10,000 copies were sold and enjoyed multiple printings through two editions. It has been the most popular book and standard reference on the geology of this special landscape. The new edition has over 90 color photographs, many maps and diagrams, and utilizes dozens of Ron Blakey's fantastic paleogeographic maps used in my book "Ancient Landscapes of the Colorado Plateau." Find out how to order this new book by clicking on the book cover above. Read a review of "Sedona Through Time" here. Awards received for "Sedona Through Time" 2011 - Winner of Best Science Book in Arizona by the Arizona Book Publishers Association 2010 - Winner of Outstanding Publication by the Association of Earth Science Editors ✧ ✧ ✧ Awards received for "Carving Grand Canyon"
2006 - 2nd Place from the National Assn. of Interpretation 2006 - National Outdoor Book Award - Nature and the Environment, Honorable Mention 2006 - Assn. of Partners for Public Lands, Honorable Mention 2005 - Southwest Books of the Year - Pima County Public Library
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