Captivating book that grabs you on the first page and doesn't let you go! Realistic tales of love and loss that hit close to home. Wonderful when read with her autobiographical collection of essays "Chain of Hands".

Sheldon Bluestein gives excellent advice for desert hiking. He gives reminders on the essentials for experienced desert hikers and good advice for beginners. The directions to the hikes are precise. The difficulty levels though, are a lot tougher in the heat of summer than he lets on, and the hikes seem twice as long due to terrain. Most of the trips are day hikes and they are graded by difficulty and length. There are lots of black and white photos, maps, and descriptions of what you will encounter on the hikes. He also names which BLM or USGS maps you will need, as well as what seasons are best to visit, and PLSS locations. As someone new to desert hiking in Idaho, I had no problems finding the trails, dirt roads, and landmarks. I enjoyed it so much, I now live in Idaho's back country and hike in the desert every chance I get.

This book contains a great collection of routes throughout Idaho, from hikes to technical climbs. I never plan a trip without.

A great book! More recipes than you could ever use..a true table-top addition to any kitchen. I never knew there are so many ways to cook spuds. Good eat'n stuff!

I enjoyed the pictures in this book, does Ed have any other books of the same, as my friend is an retired Rodeo Clown and I have heard that Ed had taken some pictures of him over the years in Idaho, etc., how would I find out if there is another book, calendar, etc., Terry

By far and away the best mountain bike guidebook I've ever read, not just for Idaho, but for anywhere! The author does a great job of explaining local trailheads, has incredible maps and is just a great, fun read for either at home or on the road. Just buy this book, you'll be psyched you did!

Smylie represents a down to earth cross section of the good ole boy football playing mentality of the local politics. The Power, Lumber and Mining interests that really control the state allow folks like Andrus to do as they please as long as they don't get in the way. It will be very interesting to see how he contrasts with Cosmopolitian Dirk Kempthorne over the next term. Definitely a read for anyone interested in Idaho Politics.

This book was the most well used and helpful of the several that we took along on our Teton vacation. It was absolutely exact in everything from its trail descriptions, to which forks to take for what results, to whether or not insects would bother us on a particular hike. We used it daily to plan our upcoming adventures. I appreciate having a hiking book geared toward young families, and this one surely enabled us to enjoy many great and unforgetable hiking experiences with our 3 children. I love the off the beaten path and hidden places that the author so expertly describes. Many times we felt that we were the only people in the park.

This book had personal meaning for me as it is the story of my great aunt. Growing up I had always heard about my family's trips to Idaho to see Frances. I laid in bed as a child as my grandfather told me stories about hunting bear with Frances and the great times they had. My eyes were filled with wonderment, much as they were after I read this book. It is a true story and I'm proud to say that she was a relative of mine. To read all of the different tales I had heard growing up put together in one book was great. I have lent my autographed copy to many people and all have enjoyed it as much as I did. It truly is a wonderful story.