Wildflower Girl: A Lifelong Journey Beyond the Trail

BOOK OF THE YEAR: 2019 Idaho Library AssociationGrowing up in Ketchum Idaho in the 1950s Dana Stewart Quinney found magic in the wilds of Idahos Wood River Valley - unplowed unskied untracked and unpeopled.Her memoir Wildflower Girl recounts the life of an adventurous girl born for a life beyond the trail leading her to a distinguished career in field biology. From tales of fishing with her father - a fishing guide for Ernest Hemingway and the renowned Sun Valley Resort; to a discovery of new species - each beautifully written chapter takes you on a nostalgic journey of mystery adventure and the magic of nature.A refreshing and delightful read. Dana expresses her early life experiences with nature so clearly and vividly - it reminded me not to be so overwhelmed with present day issues and to appreciate the past events in my life. Thanks Dana. - Peter Walker District Forest Ranger of the U.S. Forest Service (Ret)