In the Range of Fire & IceIn the Range of Fire & Ice

Blending human and natural history into a vivid portrait of one of North America's most dynamic landscapes, In the Range of Fire & Ice is a lively, groundbreaking exploration of Washington's Cascade Range. Drawing on conversations with anthropologists, park rangers, ecologists, and climate scientists, as well as firsthand experience, award-winning author David B. Williams uncovers stories etched in these mountains over millennia. From traditional Indigenous huckleberry harvesting grounds and ancient footpaths to erupting volcanoes, shifting glaciers, and forgotten mining camps, In the Range of Fire & Ice reveals the Cascades as a place of both timelessness and constant change. While past logging, mining, and fires left lasting scars, the Cascades also tell powerful stories of recovery and resilience--returning wolves and wolverines, the remarkable rebirth of Mount St. Helens, and growing stewardship in the face of climate change. Through careful research conveyed in rich storytelling, Williams offers and invitation to see the Cascades not only as mountains, but as an evolving realm of fire, ice, and hope.
A breathtaking journey through Washington's Cascades--where fire, ice, wildlife, and human stories collide.