A perfect day for me would be to join Tim Palmer on the Youghiogheny, and reading this book is the next-best thing.--Eric Harder, Youghiogheny Riverkeeper and Mountain Watershed Association
Lyrical and informative, this classic account of nature and culture in the mountains of Pennsylvania captivates readers with its stories of a spectacular river, of modern recreation, and of adaptations in both when these two great forces meet.--Paul Wiegman, retired senior naturalist, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
The finest book ever written about a Pennsylvania River.-- "Harrisburg Patriot News"
No one captures the magic of flowing water and its passage across the land better than Tim Palmer, preeminent author of books on American rivers. This revealing update of Youghiogheny leads us through timeless vistas and ever-shifting cultures.--Tom Horton, retired environmental reporter "Baltimore Sun"
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.--Cindy Adams Dunn, secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources