Author : Marion T. Jackson
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 23,27 MB
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN :
A lavishly illustrated, environmentally focused, comprehensive account of the natural world in Indiana from ancient times to the present. While the book is a celebration and recognition of natural wonders and beauty, it is also a record of pillage, misuse, and ignorance, as well as a call to arms for those who would preserve the state's environment. 458 color photos. 10 bandw photos. 64 figures.
Author : Sally S. Weeks
Publisher : Purdue University Press
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 21,4 MB
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1612491456
As the definitive identification guide to the shrubs and woody vines of Indiana, this book also provides coverage of 90% of the species to be found in surrounding Midwestern US states. As well as covering indigenous species, it also includes all currently known invasive shrubs. Written by two leading experts in plant taxonomy, the guide is prepared in the same attractive, easy-to-use format as the bestselling Native Trees of the Midwest. Descriptive text explains how to identify every species in any season, and original color photographs taken by Sally Weeks detail all important characteristics. The authors provide practical guidance concerning the potential ornamental value of each species for those interested in landscaping and also evaluate their potential value for encouraging wildlife. Designed for experts in natural resource management as well as the interested general public, the volume includes distribution maps, identification keys, and an index of both common and Latin names.
Author : Kay Yatskievych
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 28,50 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780253214201
A standard-setting, state-of-the-art field guide to Indiana's (and surrounding states') wildflowers.
Author : Nathan D. Strange
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 27,9 MB
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0253005000
One of the most beautiful footpaths in the country, the Knobstone Trail offers a spectacularly rugged, 58-mile trek through 40,000 acres of forested land in southern Indiana. A comprehensive guide to this scenic footpath, A Guide to the Knobstone Trail provides readers with all they need to know to make the best of hiking this challenging trail. Charts indicate camping and water locations, while up-to-date maps provide topographical information, elevations, and where horse trails intersect hiking trails. First-person accounts, trip diaries, local lore about trees, wildflowers, and animal life, plus the latest GPS information and elevation data are included. Well illustrated with more than 60 photographs and 19 maps, this easily portable guide is an essential backpacker's tool for a safe and memorable adventure.
Author : Samuel S. Frushour
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 45,13 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0253000963
Planning to visit a tourist cave in Indiana, or just curious about what lies beneath your feet? This compact and comprehensive field guide explains how caves are created, the different geological features to be seen in them, and the types of animals that inhabit them.
Author : Michael Habeck
Publisher :
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 20,40 MB
Release : 2020-07-17
Category :
ISBN : 9780982592915
Like its predecessor, the second edition of Wild Indiana is a highly personal guide to some of our state's finest outdoor destinations. There really are beaches, prairies, old growth forest, and striking rock formations scattered around Indiana. This book will show you how to go and see many of those places and give you some idea of what you might experience once you get there.Included are brief profiles of about 220 destinations, 344 maps, 70 illustrations, innumerable facts, and more than a few opinions formed during thirty-plus years of exploring Indiana. Each destination profile includes GPS coordinates, detailed driving directions, a finder map, and a brief narrative description. Trail sketches accompany more than 120 of the destination accounts.Wild Indiana is a sampler, not a complete directory of the state's natural areas. Thankfully, Indiana has so many interesting destinations that a person might wish for several lifetimes just to explore them all, and numerous organizations are constantly adding to the inventory. It's a wonderful problem to have. Take advantage of it!
Author : Thomas P. Simon
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 22,85 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0253223083
Indiana has more fish species than any other state north of the Ohio River. This rich variety of fish fauna is on display in this informative and beautifully illustrated guide. From the large freshwater species like the Paddlefish, Lake Sturgeon, and Mooneye, to Great Lakes species like the whitefish, Lake and Brook trout, and Longnose sucker, this book has them all--plus lesser-known species and a few thought to have disappeared from the state. Each species is represented by a descriptive entry containing diagnostic information, conservation status, habitat preferences, diet, reproductive biology, and other facts to assist in identification; a map showing the geographical distribution of the species across Indiana; and a taxonomically accurate and precise illustration.
Author : Nathan D. Strange
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 29,44 MB
Release : 2018-03-14
Category : History
ISBN : 0253031516
Whether you are looking for a weekend hike in the woods, a family outing, or great locations to study the local flora and fauna, Indiana state parks provide something for everyone. Visiting all 25 state parks in Indiana, Nathan Strange and Matt Williams profile and photograph the features that make Indiana parks beautiful and unique. Each park profile includes an engaging history of the park's origins and interviews with dedicated staff members about their favorite landscapes, wildlife, and adventures available in each park. This complete guidebook also offers extensive descriptions of the best park trails, along with the authors' hiking experiences, helpful maps, and directions. Featuring 109 exquisite full-color photographs and inside facts, The Complete Guide to Indiana State Parks is a must-have for every Hoosier and visitor to the state.
Author : Russell E. Mumford
Publisher :
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 27,89 MB
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0253107369
Identifies over three hundred and ninety species of birds commonly found in Indiana, describes their habitat, characteristics, and behavior, and provides information on migrations and population
Author : Charles Clemon Deam
Publisher :
Page : 1236 pages
File Size : 19,14 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Botany
ISBN : 9781930665590
Flora of Indiana has served as the standard by which other state floras must be compared. Now over 60 years old, it has clearly withstood the test of time, and continues to be a primary source of information for any serious student of field botany. Deam insisted upon the highest standards for his work, and strove to make the Flora as accurate as possible. He examined over 84,000 specimens in preparation for the book, and from these he prepared keys, species accounts, and range maps showing species¿ occurrence by county. Although these maps reflect the knowledge only as it existed in 1940, they continue to be useful today in determining a species¿ general range in the state. This is especially helpful for the beginner, or one not familiar with Indiana¿s flora, as it can reduce the field of options when trying to determine an unknown plant¿s identity.
