In the Temple of Wolves: A Winter's Immersion in Wild Yellowstone

... the perfect read forall who dream of wolves, winter and wilderness. Though Rick doesn'tshy from exposing the unsettling realities of the natural world and wildlifetourism, his skilled balance of humor, reverence and natural history enlightens and entertains... Review by Andrea Lankford, author of Ranger Confidential If you pick up this book to learn about the wolves in Yellowstone, you will not be disappointed. Along the way, you will also learn in exquisite detail about the coyotes, ravens, cottonwoods, and sagebrush that inhabit the Lamar Valley. Rick Lamplugh approaches his subjects with reverence but not to worship. His respect is rooted in science and in the tactile sensations of his winter living amongst the creatures of the Lamar. Review by Marjane Ambler, author of Yellowstone Has Teeth Rick Lamplugh's love of the wild in Yellowstone shines brightly in these eloquent narratives, conceived while living in the park's Lamar Valley--prime wolf habitat. His stories pull the reader into adventures and mis-adventures of cold wind and blowing snow, the reality of life and death in nature, and the complexities of managing wildlife and human park visitors. Review by Barbara J. Moritsch, author of The Soul of Yosemite "In the reading of Rick Lamplugh's latest work, we are transported to the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park. As a naturalist, Rick knows his biology and weaves into the narrative important emerging science; the wolf figures large in this wild world, exemplifying top-down ecological cascades. He describes the stark beauty and treacherous cruelty of nature with an honest voice that leaves no detail unsaid, be it exquisite or morbid. It's not only the outer struggles in nature that are revealed in Rick's writing, but also inner battles with his own human nature." William J. Ripple, Ph.D., professor, author "Rick Lamplugh providesxa0a refreshing natural history perspective of the ecological inner workings of the Lamar ecosystem. A perspective with a literary bent reminiscent of great naturalist writers such as Ann Zwinger--a touch of science and a touch of sentiment. From his line drawn in the snow to help visitors understandxa0the battle of life and death played out between wolf and elk in the wintry viewscape, Rick teaches all who will read In the Temple of Wolves an understanding and appreciation of nature." Jim Halfpenny, Ph.D., A Naturalist's World Rick Lamplugh lives in Gardiner, Montana, at Yellowstone's north gate. He writes to protect wildlife and preserve wild lands. His new book, The Wilds of Aging: A Journey of Heart and Mind --described by reviewers as "piercing and poetic" and "a wonderful and moving read"--takes you on an illuminating journey into the wilds of aging, a passage we all face if we're lucky. The book is a prequel to his two previous books, Deep into Yellowstone and In the Temple of Wolves. Deep into Yellowstone: A Year's Immersion in Grandeur and Controversy , won a Gold Medal in the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards). It was a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and in the National Indie Excellence Awards. It won an Honorable Mention in the Eric Hoffer Book Awards and in the INDIES Book Awards. Deep into Yellowstone captures the grandeur of Yellowstone while digging into important controversies. In the Temple of Wolves: A Winter's Immersion in Wild Yellowstone , is an Amazon best seller with more than 300 Five-Star reviews. The book is about the wolves and ecology of Yellowstone's Lamar Valley and Rick's experience of living and volunteering there for three winters. Rick's stories have appeared in Yellowstone Reports , and the literary journals Composite Arts Magazine, Gold Man Review, Phoebe, Soundings Review , and Feathered Flounder . He won the Jim Stone Grand Prize for Non-Fiction. Read more