Publisher's Synopsis
National Park Zine is produced by Nature First Publishing. It integrates nature photography with natural history to tell a story about a national park as a series of lived experiences. Each issue focuses on a different national park through color as well as black-and-white photography to provide the reader with different perspectives on the geology, plant communities, and wildlife found in each park. The visual story in each issue thus captures the majesty, power, and mystique of a national park. It is hoped that this will afford readers the opportunity to experience national parks in ways they may not have been able to do firsthand. The spires, pinnacles, and hoodoos of Bryce Canyon create a unique and spectacular landscape. It is a magnificent display of geological wonder, and it dominates the panoramic views from atop the plateau. The force of flowing water, and freezing and thawing (frost-wedging), has weathered and eroded the land, creating Gothic-like rock formations that stir the imagination and arouse the emotions. The reds, oranges, yellows, pinks, and purples caused by various mineral deposits are stunning. All of this creates a view seen nowhere else in the world. For this issue, I have selected photographs that represent my "snowy" experiences in the park. I hope these photographs provide a new perspective for readers who have never seen Bryce Canyon covered in snow.
