Along alpine lakes and cliffs, past the bristlecone pines and herds of pronghorn antelope, across the old Pony Express trail, Nevada resident and author Bob Sumner shares his favorite scenic hikes to the highest mountain summit in each of Nevada’s 16 counties and Carson City.

“It’s hot! Take a look a this gem of a book and begin planning at least a year’s worth of day or weekend trips in and around Nevada. I can guarantee you’ll be pleasantly surprised.”

Nancy Gott, freelance writer/adjunct professor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

This is the classic book about fabulous Death Valley mining booms, of men and women who braved some of the most remote, wild and desolate country east of Yosemite in the Sierra Nevada to find gold and other precious minerals.

In 1944 US Camera published the book Born Free and Equal, a collection of photographs by Ansel Adams of Americans interned at Manzanar War Relocation Center. Within two months, every copy of the book disappeared from store shelves. In 2002, Spotted Dog Press reissued a hardcover edition of Ansel Adams’ once controversial book.

Happy Earth Day!

Here is a link to the history of Earth Day, which started in 1970, as a mass protest against the pollution of the environment. Check out the classic NBC footage of the first nationwide event which includes a warning from scientists about the “greenhouse gas effect” and warming of the planet. “It may be hard [...]

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Hwy. 89 in Arizona closed due to landslide

We just found out today, that Hwy. 89 between Page and Bitter Springs has been closed indefinitely due to a landslide. This information is pertinent to readers of Grand Canyon Treks who may want to consider checking Arizona Department of Transportation’s website for updates on alternate routes.

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Updated printing of Climbing Mt. Whitney now available!

The updated printing of Climbing Mt. Whitney is now available. It includes updated permit and reservation info. This book represents years of research and experience that include input by Eastern Sierra resident and world class climber Peter Croft, Norman Clyde and a foreword by Glen Dawson, the last surviving member of the climbing party that [...]

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Happy 2013: Spotted Dog Press store is up & running

Hope your holidays were peaceful and filled with joy. Here’s wishing you a happy February 2013. As of this morning (and no longer in sandbox test mode), the Spotted Dog Press online store is up and running, ready to process orders and ship your paper and ink books. At the end of last year, we [...]

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