The Secret Life of Ancient Bristlecone Pines: Book One of the Secret Life Series - Paperback

by Heather H-J Heaton (Author)

Whether you are an armchair enthusiast or an experienced explorer, The Secret Life of Ancient Bristlecone Pines- Book One (third edition) provides remarkable insight into exceptional ancient trees that are scattered across an unrelenting landscape striking bold poses with their jagged limbs outstretched extending skyward.By blending elements of natural history, geology, and meteorology, a portrait emerges to reveal how the nature of things work in order for an extraordinary type of pine tree to live for thousands of years. The author also reveals the key role these remarkable pines played in recalibrating historical timelines.Interactive center bars engage readers by asking questions, providing food for thought, promoting responsible stewardship, and highlighting hiking essentials. As a recreational resource, this guide presents outstanding hiking trails, current camping connections, along with the best time to visit, detailed driving directions, and important contact information.

Author Biography

Heather Heaton, a Pacific Northwest-based environmental writer and photographer, worked as an interpretive naturalist and a multimedia specialist for the US National Forests and New Zealand's Mount Tongariro National Park for several years. Her assignments led her to write on natural and cultural history, including volcanic eruptions, forest fires, old growth forests, and Native American and New Zealand Maori cultures. Both her written and photographic works have appeared in a variety of environmental and cultural publications including: Cultural Survival Magazine, California's Eldorado National Forest's The Nugget, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument's interactive guide, and Southern Connecticut State University's The Seed. If you find yourself hiking in the Pacific Northwest, you may come across one of a wide range of interpretive trail signs she has written. Following her Master's degree in Science Education and Environmental Studies, her interest to highlight unique landscapes within US National Forests began to take shape. This is book one in her Secret Life Series. The others include The Secret Life of Mono Lake and The Secret Life of Mount St. Helens. You can also view her documentary photography at http: //www.heatherheaton.photos. She lives with her husband, Olaf, and their Labrador retriever, Zoe in Portland, Oregon.