{"product_id":"wildflowers-and-ferns-of-red-dan-dourson-9781949669008","title":"Wildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge and the Greater Red River Basin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Red River Gorge's intricate canyon system features an abundance of high sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, waterfalls, and natural bridges, making it one of the world's top rock-climbing destinations. The Gorge, known for its unspoiled scenic beauty and numerous hiking trails, is one of Kentucky's most popular natural destinations, attracting over 500,000 visitors a year. While books about hiking, climbing, and other recreational activities in the area are readily available, \u003ci\u003eWildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book specifically devoted to the biodiversity of the Gorge and its watershed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthors Dan and Judy Dourson introduce the geology and cultural history of the gorge but focus on the incredible diversity of both common and rare flora of this unique ecosystem. With over 1,000 color images and numerous illustrations covering over 1,500 species currently known to exist in the watershed, \u003ci\u003eWildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to be accessible to the casual hiker and of use to the seasoned naturalist. Rare and endangered species are highlighted as well as a few other important, but often ignored, non-flowering plant groups, including green algae, fungi, slime molds, lichens, and mosses. In addition, a small section on flowering woody vines, shrubs, and trees is included, making the book the most comprehensive natural guide to one of Kentucky's most well-known natural recreational areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dan Dourson, Judy Dourson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1949669009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781949669008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e South Limestone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/17\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 488\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2019","brand":"Dan Dourson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44044929892607,"sku":"9781949669008","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5e7ee8d2-653d-4c7e-81fe-789283dd8613.jpg?v=1684975748","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wildflowers-and-ferns-of-red-dan-dourson-9781949669008","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}