"The Gardens of Stone National Park and beyond", Book 4  is now available. This must have addition to your bushwalking library is 932 pages in full colour, crammed full of information on the catchment areas and what we have done to damage our fragile water resources. 40 walks are also fully described. At $50.00 you will not get better value for money. Orders can be placed with your friendly Bushwalking Book Retailer or by contacting Michael using the Contact Form or by phoning 02 9144 2096.
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Tune into Radio National on Sunday morning 8th September at 0630 to relive the radio adventure to the Celestial Chamber. ABC Interviewer and presenter Joel Werner contacted Yuri today to advise the news that this interview was one of the most highly rated the show has presented. If you missed it before, Sunday morning is your opportunity to hear it.
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Brian Fox and Michael Keats announce the impending release of Book 4 in the 'Gardens of Stone National Park and beyond' (GOS) series. Book 4 is all about water, our water resources and the damage that has occurred and is still occurring to this most fundamental aspect of plant, animal and human survival in the GOS area. This, the most ambitious book so far in the collection of 9 planned books, is 932 pages and includes a significant contributed paper by water quality expert, Dr Ian Wright as well as detailed notes about the status of the major river catchments in the area. More than 40 walks are included that take you into some of the most beautiful terrain in the Greater Blue Mountains. The 800 plus, full colour photos will transport you into some threatened and yet seductive places and make you want to add these destinations to your ‘bucket’ list. Look for Book 4 from 7th September at your friendly Book Store or by contacting Michael Keats or Brian Fox.
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The Bush Explorers have been busy behind the scenes to bring you a sample walk from each of the 3 books in the Gardens of Stones series that have been published so far. From Book 1 we have Walk 1.7: McLeans Pass And Further East. This fascinating walk takes you from McLeans Pass to Hughes Defile and back. Along the way you explore Blue Rock Gap, The Pondage and the stunning pagodas at Point Cameron. Walk 2.2: Mount Dawson and the Gindantherie Pinnacle from Book 2 takes you from Newnes up onto the Wolgan-Capertee Divide where you will marvel at the incredible Gindantherie Pinnacle, wonderful pagodas, slots, impressive cliff lines and of course, great views. Come and explore Rock Island with us. Walk 3.17: Rock Island winds through the beautiful ravines and creeks that have created the 'Island'.  See the wonderful rain forests growing in the ravines and wonder at the unusual stalagmite that has formed in a sheltered overhang. {module_contentholder,17308}
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Curious?  Find out on 5th June 2013 when Michael addresses the Cumberland Hawkesbury NPA Bushwalkers. Michael will discuss this mystery and other stories behind "The Gardens of Stone National Park and beyond" project. The meeting will be at the Deerubbin Centre, Christie Street, Windsor at 7.30pm on 5 June 2013. All are welcome. Contacts are Derek Cannon, (02 4578 6381) or Steve Munro (02 4576 5008).
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The Bush Explorers are proud to announce the unveiling of our new web site. Our web site has detailed information about all our books. If you want more information you can contact the Authors directly using the Contact Form.
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The Celestial Chamber discovered by the Bush Explorers will be featured on the ABC Radio National 'Off Track' progam on 30 March 2013. If you can't listen to the program live, then visit the Radio National website. You will be able to listen to the program on-line as well.
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Co-authors Michael Keats and Brian Fox are proud to announce the release of Book 3 in the "Gardens of Stone National Park and beyond" series. This informative new book can be ordered directly from the Authors or from good bookshops.
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