Books written by Tim Palmer

Rivers of America (September 2006) Harry N. Abrams. Order through bookstores or online. A photo book with 175 stunning images and four essays. This culmination of Tim Palmer’s river photography and writing is the premier book of its kind, celebrating the beauty and nature of American rivers.

California Wild (2004) MBI Publishing 800-458-0454 Text and 130 color photos. Winner of the Ben Franklin book award as the best American book on nature and the environment in 2005.

Pacific High: Adventures in the Coast Ranges from Baja to Alaska (2002) Island Press 800-621-2736 Finalist, Ben Franklin book award. "Tim Palmer brings the Pacific Coast Ranges into brilliant focus. I can think of no better guide for this desert-to-tundra journey." Tim McNulty

The Heart of America: Our Landscape, Our Future (1999) Island Press 800-621-2736 Winner of the Independent Publishers Book Award. "It's the truest State of the Union address anyone ever gave." Bill McKibben.

The Columbia (1997) The Mountaineers - Out of print. Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. "An insightful vision for the future. . . a great read for activists and armchair explorers alike." Peter DeFazio, U.S. Representative, Oregon

Lifelines: The Case for River Conservation (2004) 2nd edition, Roman and Littlefield 800-462-6420 "Add it to the shelf of the most important environmental books of our time." Roderick Nash

Endangered Rivers and the Conservation Movement (2004) 2nd edition, Roman and Littlefield 800-462-6420 "A tremendously important addition to the literature of conservation." T. H. Watkins. "A pinnacle of storytelling with a deft mix of history, painstakingly accurate research and insightful comment on the politics of conservation." The Sacramento Bee

America By Rivers (1996) Island Press, "One of the most purposeful ways of understanding America is through its rivers. No one is more suited to this task than Tim Palmer, and he has done a brilliant job." Tom McGuane

Oregon: Preserving the Beauty and Spirit of Our Land (2003) MBI Publishing 800-458-0454 A color photo book with text by Tim Palmer.

The Wild and Scenic Rivers of America (1993) Island Press "Invaluable information on river recreation and resource conservation." Library Journal

California's Threatened Environment (1993) Island Press (editor and author of four chapters). Out of print "It would be difficult to imagine a better book for realistically acquainting oneself with the endangered natural state of the state." San Francisco Chronicle

The Snake River: Window to the West (1991) Island Press, out of print. "Palmer's brightly written, compelling treatment of this major river system ought to commend itself to all who seek a deeper understanding of the American West." Charles F. Wilkinson

The Sierra Nevada: A Mountain Journey (1988) Island Press, out of print. "Cool, clean, holistic. . . . exquisite poetry of light, space, and rock. The whole effect is exhilarating." The Washington Post

Youghiogheny: Appalachian River (1984) University of Pittsburgh Press 800-666-2211 "The finest book ever written about a Pennsylvania River." The Harrisburg Patriot

Stanislaus: the Struggle for a River (1982) University of California Press, out of print. "A resource preservation drama in almost theatrical form." American Forests

Yosemite: The Promise of Wildness (1994) The Yosemite Association, 209-379-2646 Winner of The Director's Award from the Director of the National Park Service for the outstanding publication of the year. "A collection of remarkable pictures and text celebrating the awesome beauty of one of America's greatest national parks." Audubon