Part guidebook, mart memoir, this collection of park descriptions and poems will take you on a beautiful, nature-filled journey through the Midwest and mid-life.
“White green moss grows
between copper, gold, and tan weathered lines drawn by
centuries of settled sediment
cut away by weather.”
Come along with Jodie Toohey as she hikes some of the trails in eastern Iowa’s and northwestern Illinois’ state parks. Part guidebook, part memoir, this collection of park descriptions and poems will take you on a beautiful, nature-filled journey through the Midwest and mid-life.
A book of nature inspired poems and essays, written from the heart and soul of a life-long nature, animal, and wilderness lover, and dedicated to today’s children - Earth's only hope for a better tomorrow.
This book won 'The Poetry Category'
Explore the mystery of how nature makes unexpected gifts of creative wonders to an unsuspecting caregiver one late night and early morning in southeastern Georgia, USA.