Yellowstone to Denali: Bears, Bison, Poachers, Thieves and Other Characters

by Clay Cunningham

His book is intended to help those desiring a professional outdoor career as a National Park Ranger by providing 45 short stories of his experiences as a field ranger and park superintendent in six... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159800090X
• ISBN13: 9781598000900
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.2" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

Award winning book

Yellowstone to Denali recently won a coveted EVVY Award in Colorado on June 17, 2006. The book was nominated by the publisher and competed in the autobiography/memoirs category for books published in Colorado during 2005.

Practical Advice for Casual Readers, Wannabe Rangers

It's not often that a personal reminiscence does much more than gratify the ego of the person who wrote it. But that's not true of Clay Cunningham's "Yellowstone to Denali." In fact, this dominantly anecdotal book could well be used in workshops, conferences and classes for persons interested in careers with the National Park Service or any other agency that manages natural resources. Cunningham managed to compress his 30 + year career with the NPS into 150 pages of insightful narrative about some of the most scenic sites and sights in North America. What's more, his tales, told episodically, are often funny or witty--and always educational. For instance, his description of thinning a bison herd in North Dakota would be a great comedy sitcom. So would the tale of the "Great Snake Bust." And his chapter detailing his experiences in New York and New Jersey simply confirms what many of us already thought of the rampant bureaucracy that runs rampant in the East. Most important, Cunningham proves realistic, sometimes hard-nosed counsel about what it's like to be an administrator in one of the government's visible--and controversial--agencies. His non-fiction book is a fun read, but one with sound lessons about life with the NPS. Ray Newton --former national coordinator, Reader's Digest Writing Workshops

Real Life-Like it or Not!

Great book for the "wanna be" park or forest ranger. Some of the rules of the government, regarding the wild animals, I do not agree with, & this bothered me, but the encounters & incidents were depicted with clarity for the reader. I recommend this book to those who love the wilderness way of life, protected by the government or otherwise.