Where The Deer And The Antelope Play

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Going back to his literal roots, Nick Offerman takes a journey to America's frontier to celebrate the people and stories, both historically and today, that have made it great--and, working together, will keep it that way. Nick Offerman has always loved the United States of America--not just the people and the history, but the actual land itself. In his new audiobook, Nick takes a humorous, inspiring, and fascinating trip to America's frontier to celebrate the people, landscape, and stories, both historically and today, that have made it great--and, working together, will keep it that way. In July 2019, Nick took a hiking trip to Glacier National Park with his friends Jeff Tweedy and George Saunders. The trip, and the conversations between the three men, began a study and exploration of both the American West and our National Parks that addresses so many of the important issues that affect America today. This audiobook both maps out the group's travels and dives deeply into subjects such as- the history and geology of the National Parks of the West; farming, animal life, and conservation; the importance of outdoor recreation, including hunting and fishing; and building both local and national communities across party lines -- all subjects very close to Nick's heart. With wit, heartwarming stories, and a keen insight into new and exciting ways to see both the past and the future of the country, Nick Offerman is ready to tackle his most important subject yet.

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*An Amazon Best of the Month Pick*

At once a travelogue, a manifesto, and a rousing call to get outside, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play is a breath of fresh alpine air, delivered by an amiable guide. Esquire

The book is an amiable ramble outdoors,with Offerman sharing his assorted experiences in the wild and his musings on nature, land use, labor, agriculture, and community. USA Today

Honest-to-God advice about how to enjoy nature. Outside magazine

Offerman brings dry humor and a reverence for nature and physical labor to his growing understanding of capitalist and colonial horrors, all while maintaining hope for the future.
Seattle Times

I found the book both entertaining and inspiring. . . . [It] has depths you may not expect from an actor/comedic performer/woodworker who goes to great lengths to entertain the audience but also has me thinking about the choices I make as I live in the world.John Warner, Chicago Tribune

Offermans thoughtful and hilarious musings at the nexus of human life and nature, particularly through the lensof John Muir and Aldo Leopold . . . serves another welcome reminder that nature is for all.

Funny, extremely sharp, and at the same time equally heartwarming, Offermans love for the Land of the Free shines. Forbes

A timely hybrid travelogue/manifesto about the utter importance of touching grass, and so much more. Fast Company

"[An] insightful, witty look at his outdoorsy pursuits. New York Post

A great mix of wit and perceptive observation from travels in the United States and the United Kingdom . . . with a surprising amount of history, nature, and ecology thrown in.Library Journal

"Laced with humor, intellect, and fierce passion, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play is an entertaining getaway to a variety of unexpected American vistas."BookPage

Author Bio

NICK OFFERMAN is an actor, writer, and woodworker, best known as the character of Ron Swanson on NBC's hit comedy series Parks and Recreation and Karl Weathers in the acclaimed FX series Fargo. Recent film credits include Hearts Beat Loud, The Founder, Bad Times at the El Royale, Lucy in the Sky, The Hero, The Lego Movie (1&2), White Fang, and The Little Hours. Offerman has penned four New York Times bestselling books, PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE, GUMPTION, GOOD CLEAN FUN, and most recently THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD, written with his wife, Megan Mullally. In his spare time, he can be found at his woodshop in Los Angeles building hand-crafted items ranging from fine furniture to canoes to ukuleles.