The Solace of Open Spaces: Essays

The Solace of Open Spaces is a captivating collection of essays that will transport you to the vast, rugged beauty of Wyoming's high plains.

With raw, meditative prose, Gretel Ehrlich explores the magical interplay between our interior lives and the world around us.

Through vivid portraits of peculiar souls who call this unforgiving landscape home - from hermits to ranchers, rodeo cowboys to schoolteachers - she reveals the depth, tenderness, and humor that define this place and its people.

Whether you're a seasoned traveler or simply seeking solace in the pages of a book, The Solace of Open Spaces will leave you breathless with its evocative and vibrant tribute to the life Ehrlich chose and the geography she loves.