Tim Palmer brilliantly captures the Youghiogheny's riffling and whitewater journey through our scenic Laurel Highlands. He illuminates one of our most beloved rivers and parks, and he shows us how vital they are to communities that increasingly depend on natural qualities that this river brings to all people. Thank you, Tim, for this excellent and needed contribution to the literature and art of Pennsylvania.--Cindy Adams Dunn, secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Kayakers, canoeists, rafters, and others cherish the Youghiogheny, and its story is crucial to understanding one of the most important places in our lives. While the river can sing, it can't speak our language. But Tim Palmer does, and with this book he will enrich your time on these waters as nothing else can.--Ed Gertler, author of Keystone Canoeing
Lyrical and informative, this glorious account of nature in the mountains of Pennsylvania and Maryland captivates readers with its account of a spectacular river. Tim has written a book that's essential to understanding the Youghiogheny River, Ohiopyle State Park, and the environment of our entire Appalachian region.--Paul Wiegman, retired senior naturalist, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy