Wonderlandscape

An evocative blend of history and nature writing that tells the story of Yellowstone’s evolving significance in American culture through the stories of ten iconic figures.

In calling Yellowstone “Wonderland,” the first white explorers were comparing its striking geological features to the just-published Alice in Wonderland. But over its history, Yellowstone has become famous for not only its geysers but also its wildlife, architecture, ties to the Western frontier, and status as the world’s ...