Polar bears in the high Arctic. Butterflies on Mexico's mountains.
Gray whales in Baja, California. Golden toads in Costa Rica. Parrots
in the West Indies. Albatrosses off the Olympic Peninsula.
Whether on their own or as tour leaders for the Smithsonian
Institution and other organizations, John and Gloria Tveten have
encountered the world's wildlife with an unfailing appreciation not
only for animals of all kinds but also for the places those animals call
home. For more than two decades, from some of the most beautiful
and fascinating locations in the Western Hemisphere, the Tvetens
brought their adventures alive for the readers of their weekly "Nature
Trails" column in the Houston Chronicle.
In this new book, with contemporary notes and updates, the
Tvetens have gathered a sampling of their favorite, most recommended,
most unforgettable trips to see wildlife and nature, which also include
the Guatemalan Highlands, the International Crane Foundation, the
Andes, the Grand Canyon, and Utah's Redrock Country.
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JOHN TVETEN and GLORIA TVETEN are Texas naturalists, writers,
and photographers. Residents of Baytown, they are frequent speakers
and field trip leaders at nature and birding festivals throughout the
state and nation.
A Wardlaw Book
What people are saying about this book
"We could feel goose bumps on our necks as we read about Arctic
adventures to see polar bears, gyrfalcons and beluga whales. We
could imagine our muscles twitching as we read about hiking and
rafting through the Grand Canyon."—Houston Chronicle, August
2006
"The stories are fascinating and delightful. The book could be used
to choose a travel destination or to just enjoy traveling to exotic places
without leaving home. The Tvetens report on local markets, geology,
local characters, and all of the extra things that make a visit to a
country or place a full experience . . ."—John P. O'Neill, former
director, Louisiana State University Museum of Natural Science
