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Explore Your Natural History

Hello! Welcome to Backcountry Press. We’re on a mission to enhance the human connection with the natural world through easy to understand science and direct experience in nature.

California Trees by Matt Ritter and Michael Kauffmann
New Release

California Trees

Explore the majestic and diverse world of California’s largest organisms with 95 species. Shipping in April!

Mushrooms of Cascadia
Best Seller

Mushrooms of Cascadia

Recognize and identify mushrooms across the Pacific Northwest with the best guide yet created

Hiking Humboldt V2 (second edition)
Second Edition

Hiking Humboldt Volume 2

Updated guidebook featuring a carefully curated selection of hikes for a variety of skill levels.

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We’ve been independently publishing books that explore natural history, ecology, and the western landscape since 2012.

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You’re invited to learn firsthand from our wide variety of classes, both in person and online, featuring our authors and other experts in their fields.

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California Trees by Ritter and Kauffmann and Trees of California by Jepson

The Evolution of Trees of California: From Jepson to Today

May 20, 2025 No Comments
California Trees builds on Jepson’s 1909 classic Trees of California, expanding from…
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California Trees heat map by Cami Pawlak.

Mapping the Hidden Forest

May 2, 2025 No Comments
Camille “Cami” Pawlak transforms our understanding of California’s tree diversity through innovative…
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California Trees

Discover California’s Native Trees: A Guide to the Arboreal Wonders of the Golden State

April 26, 2025 No Comments
Backcountry Press proudly announces California Trees by Matt Ritter and Michael Kauffmann,…
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Hiking Humboldt V2 (second edition)

Second Edition of Hiking Humboldt Volume 2 by Rees Hughes Now Available!

March 2, 2025 No Comments
Backcountry Press announces the second edition of Hiking Humboldt Volume 2, an…
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Truffle Season in the Pacific Northwest

February 10, 2025 No Comments
The Pacific Northwest is home to over 350 truffle species, thriving in…
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Sustainable book production

The Cost of Sustainable Book Production

November 12, 2024 2 Comments
Backcountry Press explains the cost of their books — emphasizing quality,…
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Trivia Challenge: Wildflowers of the Klamath Mountains

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Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 19:11 | Recorded on July 8, 2022

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