Lost in My Own Backyard: A Walk in Yellowstone National Park Audiobook

" Listened to this while driving home from Wisconsin. Some interesting history and background information on the park. As a result of listening, I'm more eager than ever to visit Yellowstone. And when I do, I'll be sure to do more than a drive by. Clearly, this is a park that deserves some backwoods exploration. "

" Good intro to the amazing world of yellowstone. He gets into the backcountry, but also says not to avoid the big tourist draws, as these have not-to-miss experiences also. I want to be there. "

" Since I am about to embark on a llama trek through the Bechler Meadow region of Yellowstone National Park, I grabbed this book to fire myself up about wilderness camping. It served that purpose and then some. This author is silly. He writes like Bill Bryson (maybe not as funny but...). I read a short story of his in the past, from a book called, "Not So Funny When It Happened". I found this short work informative, entertaining and inspiring. I can't wait 'til my trip. "

" A lot of this felt very flat and matter-of-fact, especially for Cahill. The last part about 3 backcountry treks was much better, poetically beautiful and funny at times. "

" It read like a collection of magazine pieces; enjoyable, but not the cohesive introduction I was looking for. "

" love yellowstone but this is a little too much like a guidebook. "

" I have spent a lot of time in Yellowstone over the years, so this book was interesting for me. I'm not sure how much appeal it would have for someone who has never been there. "

" Interesting and I learned a few new things like the fact that there are petrified forests in Yellowstone. I didn't know that. Otherwise it was a quick easy read - not too meaty. Nice bibliography in the back with descriptions. "

" A very quick read - I wanted more! But this is a great taste of the actual experience of being in Yellowstone, over and over. Tim Cahill's writing is entertaining, and certainly motivated me to explore and appreciate wilderness. "

" Short and enjoyable romp through Yellowstone National Park. A bit of history, bit of guide book...made me want to visit and read more about the area. "

" I bought this book while visting friends in Montana. We didn't make it to Yellowstone (the road was blocked by a massive mudslide, we hiked in the Beartooth mountains instead). I will make it to Yellowstone one day unless the Super Volcano erupts again. "

" Interesting, but at some points just a collection of names of trails. "

" We are going to Yellowstone in a few weeks and we are so excited. We have been watching documentaries and read this book to prepare. "

" This book made me excited for our trip to Yellowstone, and I added a few items to our to-do list. I am especially excited about hiking Mt Washburn (on an old stagecoach trail, so not too demanding for the kids). And I want to backpack in the backcountry of Yellowstone someday. "

" Tim Cahill lives just outside Yellowstone, and this is him talking about his neighborhood. Not a guidebook. Not a nature study, but an appreciation of the sights that a visitor is most likely to see. By now a tad out of date, it is still worth reading for anyone planning or wishing for a vist. "

" I like what is here, but it is not enough to justify a book. If you don't already love Yellowstone, it may bore you in parts. "

" Good for first time visitors and those that want to learn about the park. "

" Having just returned from Yellowstone, I was interested in this small bargain book that Robert suggested to me. Okay, now I have to go back and see all the places I missed that the author talks about. I recommend Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons as a destination! "

" Another great book for listening to in the car when you're headed out West. Entertaining stories and some good resources listed to get more nuts & bolts info on Yellowstone. Made me want to go hiking in the back country of Yellowstone (many years from now when I am in better shape, that is). "

" it's a travelogue; i guess i expected more "

" Good for first time visitors and those that want to learn about the park. "

" Tim Cahill's love letter to Yellowstone - I read it as soon as I booked my ticket to YNP, and I can't wait to love Yellowstone as much as Tim does. "

" Having just returned from Yellowstone, I was interested in this small bargain book that Robert suggested to me. Okay, now I have to go back and see all the places I missed that the author talks about. I recommend Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons as a destination! "

" it's a travelogue; i guess i expected more "

" I am sure the author had good intentions of writing about the wonderful awe inspiring moments in Yellowstone. Instead he just sound like a jerk saying “look what I did”. The only reason I finished this book was because I hit upon an interesting fact every now and then. "

" Interesting and I learned a few new things like the fact that there are petrified forests in Yellowstone. I didn't know that. Otherwise it was a quick easy read - not too meaty. Nice bibliography in the back with descriptions. "

" I bought this book while visting friends in Montana. We didn't make it to Yellowstone (the road was blocked by a massive mudslide, we hiked in the Beartooth mountains instead). I will make it to Yellowstone one day unless the Super Volcano erupts again. "