Wilderness Wanderer Press

Explore the wild and leave only paw prints.

Follow JR and his Bernese Mountain Dog, Oliver, as they explore America's most breathtaking national parks — discovering wildlife, wonder, and what it means to protect the wild places we love.

The Best Classroom Has No Walls

A children's book series for ages 3–8 that turns America's national parks into classrooms — teaching wildlife safety, conservation, and curiosity one adventure at a time.

"Wait — the ground does THAT?!"

Yellowstone sits on top of one of Earth's most powerful super volcanoes. When Old Faithful erupts, JR and Oliver get a front-row seat to nature's most spectacular show — and a lesson they'll never forget.

The Book They'll Ask You to Read Again Tonight

Full of stunning illustrations, real wildlife facts, and a dog named Oliver who steals every scene — Wilderness Wanderer is the bedtime book that makes kids want to be Junior Rangers by morning.

Yellowstone Was Just the Start

There are 63 national parks in America. JR and Oliver plan to explore every single one. The next adventure is already on the horizon.

As the sun sets over Yellowstone, JR and Oliver already know one thing: they can't wait to come back. The wilderness has a way of doing that.

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Every park is a new adventure

Yellowstone

Where geysers erupt, wolves roam, and the ground itself is alive. Join JR and Oliver as they discover the wild heart of America's first national park — and learn that everything in nature is connected.

Yosemite

Towering granite cliffs, ancient sequoias, and waterfalls that seem to fall from the sky. JR and Oliver head to Yosemite and discover that the most breathtaking places on Earth are also the most fragile — and worth protecting.

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Zion

Carved by wind, water, and millions of years of patience, Zion's red canyon walls hold secrets around every bend. JR and Oliver hike into one of America's most dramatic landscapes and learn that sometimes the most powerful forces in nature are the quietest ones.

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We'd love to hear from you — whether you're a parent, educator, park lover, or just a fan of a very good dog named Oliver. Reach out, say hello, and join the Wilderness Wanderer community.

Thank you

Thank you for being here. Every book read, every park visited, and every child who takes the Junior Ranger pledge makes this journey worthwhile. We're grateful for every single one of you.

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