Enshrined in public memory and the American psyche, the canyons of the Colorado River have a magnetic draw for visitors and play an integral role in the ecosystem of the American West. Join these authors for an engaging conversation that proves cherished public lands are more than just a destination.
| Where: | National Parks Experience Stage (Seats 146, Wheelchair accessible)    |
| When: | Sat, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm |
| Signing area: | Sales & Signing Area - National Parks (following presentation)
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| Genre: | Nature / Environment |
| Moderator: | Marie Buck |
| Sponsor: | Session made possible courtesy of Western National Parks Association |
Kevin Fedarko has spent the past 20 years writing about adventure, exploration and the Grand Canyon. He has been a staff writer at Time magazine and a senior editor at Outside....
Zak Podmore is an award-winning author and journalist who has spent more than a decade writing about water and conservation issues in the western United States. He is the author of two books, "Confluence: Navigating the Personal & Political on Rivers of the New West" and his new book, "Life After Dead Pool: Lake Powell’s Last Days and the Rebirth of the Colorado River....
Dr. Yolonda Youngs is a broadly trained geographer with a passion for exploring and writing about the people, places and changing landscapes. Combining her training as an academic scholar with her background of as a professional whitewater river rafting and wilderness kayak guide, her publications reveal often overlooked places in iconic sites....
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