Journeys Across Nevada's Wild Lands

Nevada, a land of extremes in topography, aridity, and geology, is a vast and wild area, the seventh largest state. Nevada's rugged, mountainous topography contrasts dramatically with that of most surrounding regions in the western U.S. Its landscapes and geology are very diverse, beautiful, and far more interesting than first meets the eye. Our photos may surprise you! In addition, the geology of Nevada is remarkably complex. Other states will seem tame by comparison. A little geology background, just enough to be dangerous, will enable you to see and understand things you never knew were there. This is a book with captivating scenery, colors, patterns, and landscapes, and some surprising historic vignettes. Additionally, it is a travel companion that will make your Nevada trips more informative and enjoyable and will assist in your exploration and adventure. We present photos, maps, and brief explanations of what you are seeing when you drive through Nevada, from a geological perspective. We have tried to inform you, the traveler, about Nevada's geological resources and geologic history, about human impacts, and the "law of unintended consequences." You will share in discovery of many wild places and points of interest, and you may find a few nuggets of information.

Rich Schweickert, retired professor of geology, Stanford B.S. and Ph. D., with nearly 50 years of research and teaching. He is a former faculty member at Columbia University, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, and University of Nevada-Reno (UNR); he is a past department chair and Foundation Professor at UNR. He has taught courses in introductory geology, stratigraphy, structural geology, tectonics, and field geology. He has firsthand experience from extensive field research in nearly all parts of Nevada and adjacent parts of California, including Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada; his Tahoe research has been featured on a number of TV news programs and in numerous newspaper and magazine articles. He has also done field work in Alaska, Antarctica, Chile, Corsica, and Newfoundland. He has over 200 professional publications and has served on various national panels and committees in geology and tectonics. Rich is enthusiastic about Journeys Across Nevada's Wild Lands.

Will Barber, retired biologist, Arizona State University B.A and M.S., and Michigan State University Ph.D. He has carried out research in Alaska, Arizona, Australia, California, and Michigan. He is a former faculty member at University of Alaska-Fairbanks, withover 30 professional publications. His photography, in the style of Ansel Adams, has been featured in numerous exhibitions in northern Nevada. His website is northernnevadaphotography.com. Will's photography is featured in Journeys.