If Thoreau had written Walden as a narrative fiction, and designed his protagonist in the fashion of a Hermann Hesse character, then it would have resembled this novel. "He was alone in the wilderness, a wilderness that seemed deep and forever, but was surrounded by a world filled with people." Eli Sylvan is on a quest to rediscover the wilderness of his youth. He spends his weekends camping and fishing in the wild mountains of Wyoming, and then on Mondays he returns to the daily grind of the professional workforce. Feeling alienated from his friends and coworkers, Eli spends his evenings painting scenic landscapes, but this only intensifies his longing to be completely immersed in nature. Then he meets Lamara, a young woman who has a sophisticated flair and a deep affinity for the outdoors. Together they develop a plan to resign from their careers in Wyoming and move into an isolated northern Minnesota forest. But the challenge of escaping the comforts of society is greater than either anticipated, and they must prepare themselves for the possibility of failure.

This Side of a Wilderness

Arts & Photography

Rice, Daniel J.

Painting

Riverfeet Press

“Today I am an unemployed writer living as a recluse in the great Northwoods.” So begins this North Country journal from the author of THIS SIDE OF A WILDERNESS. In the spring of 2011, Mr. Rice resigned from his career with the U.S. Geological Survey, and moved alone into a tent deep in the forests of northern Minnesota. THE UNPEOPLED SEASON is his daily record of the four months in isolation. But it is more than a catalog of events. It is a compassionate and introspective quest into mankind’s connection to wild places. He writes with humor about his follies and foibles, shares technical know-how about setting up camp, ruminates on fishing, introduces wild animals, and discusses the often invigorating, occasionally disconcerting, task of completing his first novel.

The UnPeopled Season: Journal from a North Country Wilderness

Science & Math

Daniel J. Rice

Nature & Ecology

When Tyler Dunning's best friend is killed in a terrorist attack, the experience forces him to confront grief, depression, and his own destructive tendencies. To cope, he turns to travel, wandering the United States and crossing paths with a suicidal shaman, a Cambodian alien hunter, and off-the-grid meth addicts. He weathers an Atlantic hurricane, endures the Black Rock Desert, and attempts summiting Longs Peak, the highest point in northern Colorado, convinced that by overcoming the mountain he can overcome loss. But just when you think Tyler has come to terms with the passing of more friends-to rare disease, accidental drowning, and self-destruction-you won't believe the final lesson death has in store for him. This is a book of goodbyes, of migration, of achieving restoration-a five-year journey founded upon coming-of-age heartache, the loss of innocence, and finding hope in our natural world.

A Field Guide to Losing Your Friends: Essays on Loss

Dunning, Tyler

Parenting & Relationships

A crime like this town has never experienced.A criminal that may be hiding amongst them.Life is good for Striker. He's a detective by day, has a solid relationship with his beautiful girlfriend, and earns extra cash by training police around the country on responding to domestic violence. His expertise gets him reassigned - whether he wants it or not - to be the head of a new unit. Before he has a chance to get acquainted with his partner, a high profile news reporter goes missing and his unit is called into action. He soon finds himself smack dab in the middle of the biggest case the beautiful, bustling City of Duluth, Minnesota has ever seen.

Relentless: A Striker Mystery Novel

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Wright, Jen

Bruning, Marcus

Mystery

If Thoreau had written Walden as a narrative fiction, and designed his protagonist in the fashion of a Hermann Hesse character, then it would have resembled this novel."He was alone in the wilderness, a wilderness that seemed deep and forever, but was surrounded by a world filled with people."Eli  Sylvan is on a quest to rediscover the wilderness of his youth. He spends his weekends camping and fishing in the wild mountains of Wyoming, and then on Mondays he returns to the daily grind of the professional workforce. Feeling alienated from his friends and coworkers, Eli spends his evenings painting scenic landscapes, but this only intensifies his longing to be completely immersed in nature. Then he meets Lamara, a young woman who has a sophisticated flair and a deep affinity for the outdoors. Together they develop a plan to resign from their careers in Wyoming and move into an isolated northern Minnesota forest. But the challenge of escaping the comforts of society is greater  than either anticipated, and they must prepare themselves for the possibility of failure.

THIS SIDE OF A WILDERNESS: A Novel

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Ecological Identity: Finding Your Place in a Biological World provides a narrative framework allowing the reader to put the biology they learned in school into a meaningful context. The author leads the reader through topics of biology, ecology, and environmental science, on a journey to discover their own ecological identity so that they can answer for themselves: then, how ought I to live? This book has a companion biology curriculum, Biology: Exploring Your Role in Biodiversity. Additional information and resources can be found at: www.exploringbiodiversity.com

Ecological Identity: Finding Your Place In A Biological World

Goodwin, Timothy

Biological Sciences

This collection of essays, from one of Minnesota's prominent voices for the environment, discuss the author's connection to the wild. He shares his experiences living off-grid, harnessing solar power from the sun, pumping his water well by hand every day, hunting, fishing, and gathering, all as part of the natural world, and not above it. This is also a philosophical adventure, as Babcock discusses how traditional scientists and native American spiritual leaders have arrived at the same concept of protecting our environment, but by use of completely different methods, theories, and practices of living. Babcock has been active in defending Minnesota's environment for more than two decades, and was recently featured in the documentary film: MEDICINE OF THE WOLF.

Teachers in the Forest: Essays from the last wilderness in Mississippi Headwaters Country

Babcock, Barry W.

Stillday was a well-known spiritual leader, healer and teacher from Red Lake Nation who touched many Ojibwe people in northern Minnesota. His words and teachings not only impacted the Native population, but people from all walks of life. He inspired thousands with his teachings about living in harmony, not only with each other, but also with nature. He passed on in May 2014, but his message survives. Meuers was given a spirit name by Stillday (Biidaanakwad Izhinikaazo - Gathering Cloud is His Name). He has worked in public relations for the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians for more than twenty years, and during this time he spearheaded the Ojibwe Language project in Bemidji, MN, which was recently recognized by National Geographic for: “... support in sustaining and enhancing the unique geographic character of the region...” “Having just finished reading, I am proud to call you my brother and found it to be absolutely awesome, heart-warming, informative, and touches one’s heart in a very special way.” ~Eugene “Bugger” McArthur, former Chairman of White Earth Nation

Road to Ponemah: The Teachings of Larry Stillday

This book was built for your adventures. "Leave room in your dry-bag, boat-box, rucksack, even fishing vest, for this rich collection of voices." -Chris Dombrowski, author of BODY OF WATER A collection of stories, essays, and poems about wildlife, adventure, and the environment, from over forty authors, both U.S. and abroad. Amazon sales for this title are POD. For original publisher quality prints, please contact Riverfeet Press.

Awake in the World: A Riverfeet Press Anthology 2017

Authors, Various

With the eye of a biologist and the soul of an artist, Tim Goodwin guides the reader on a personal and educational journey through the Northwoods of the Great Lakes Region. He reflects on the elegance of the evolutionary process and the interconnectedness of all living things. At times a microscopic examination of the forest floor, and at others a far-reaching gaze into the wonders of a night sky. Goodwin explores this enchanted place and the delicate dance its history, geology, and organisms have performed since before recorded time. Along the way, he asks the hard questions about stewardship and spirituality that only connecting to nature and understanding our place in it can begin to answer.

Within These Woods: A collection of Northwoods nature essays, with original illustrations by the author

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