Virtual - Death in the National Parks: Who, How, and Why with Author Randi Minetor

Library : Sharon Public Library

Location : Zoom

Start : Monday 2nd of June 2025 7:00 PM

End : Monday 2nd of June 2025 8:00 PM

Description :

Why do some people lose their lives in America’s national parks? Randi Minetor, author of seven books in the non-fiction "Death in the National Parks" series, explores the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilderness. Some forget critical steps in their preparation, forging off into wild lands far too challenging for their level of experience. Some refuse advice, ignoring warnings from rangers and more seasoned adventurers. Others are simply in the wrong place at the right time, becoming victims of a lightning strike or a falling rock—or ravenous grizzly bears. And some fall prey to other people who set out to [censored] them. Randi shares highlights of her in-depth research and what it reveals about the people who perish in the parks. Most important, she provides helpful tips on how to avoid your own disaster in a national park. Be ready for your summer vacation plans with this important and, probably, humorous presentation!  About Randi: Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Randi Minetor discovered the backcountry wonders of America's national parks in 1992 with her husband, photographer/lighting designer Nic Minetor. That first trip changed her life, and by 2000, the Minetors had pledged to see all 430 national parks in their lifetimes. They found a way to subsidize this passion in 2006, when they began writing and photographing books on the parks for The Globe Pequot Press (now Rowman & Littlefield). Today Randi has written more than 90 books, including seven books in the nonfiction Death in the National Parks series, ten hiking guides in New York State, several bird-finding guides, and even reference books on health topics. To date, they have visited 360 national parks. In addition, Nic's photography appears in eight Quick Reference Guides to the Birds, Trees, and Wildflowers of New York City and New York State, and the Trees and Wildflowers of the Mid-Atlantic States. The Minetors live in Rochester, NY. REGISTER to receive the Zoom webinar link from Ashland Public Library. Recording note: This program will be recorded. Presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library and sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. sharonpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-death-in-the-national-parks-who-how-and-why-with-author-randi-minetor/