We’re very excited to chat with author and journalist Randi Minetor who, with her photographer husband Nic, has visited 354 (out of 429) National Parks! All of their travels have inspired one of Randi’s books, The Complete Language Of Birds. In this program, Randi will discuss her latest book, birds and their evolution, and (hopefully) some of her travels.

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 391 (now 429) 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 354 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.

About The Complete Language of Birds:

If you’d like to purchase a signed copy of Randi’s book, you can do so through Aesop’s Fable.  In the comment section of checkout, note that you would like your book to come with a signed bookplate.