A Journey in the Wild American West
From the Californian desert to the rainforests of Alaska, naturalist and writer Louis-Marie Blanchard sets out on a 5,000-kilometre journey in the footsteps of ecological pioneer John Muir. Through the emblematic landscapes that Muir helped to save, he sets out to meet the men and women who keep alive his fight to preserve the wilderness. A journey of initiation, poetry and commitment, driven by a deep and intimate admiration for the man who changed his life.
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Louis-Marie Blanchard
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Seasons
1.California's National Parks
08-03-202653mIn search of the legacy held by the world's first protected natural areas, writer and naturalist Louis-Marie Blanchard travels through California's great national parks, following...
2.Oregon's Hidden Treasures
08-03-202653mWriter and naturalist Louis-Marie Blanchard explores the lesser-known natural wonders of the American West, from the long-lived pines of the White Mountains to the majestic volcano...
3.Wild Alaska
08-03-202653mIn Alaska, Louis-Marie Blanchard visits the Tlingit people, who are experiencing a cultural renaissance, climbs the Muir Glacier, scarred by climate change, and addresses the curre...