Chronicle Books

Wilderness

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I picked this up for coffee table inspiration, but it ended up being so much more. The photos are jaw-dropping and the writing really digs into what makes these places worth protecting—this is the kind of book that fuels your next adventure and your environmental conscience."

We live for wild places—the ones that make us pause, reset, and feel truly alive. Wilderness: The Most Sensational Natural Places on Earth is a breathtaking journey through 40 of the most awe-inspiring, remote, and ecologically important destinations across the globe. With captivating writing by seasoned travel journalist Penny Watson and vivid, immersive photography, this book is a celebration of nature’s rawest beauty and a compelling call to protect it.

From polar tundras and rainforests to deserts and alpine peaks, every page delivers visual wonder and thoughtful insight. In a world that’s increasingly urbanized, Wilderness invites us to reconnect with the unspoiled parts of the planet that still whisper to our instincts. It’s a stunning reminder that these spaces aren't just escapes—they're essential. Whether displayed on your table or packed as inspiration for your next big trip, this book is an ode to nature’s untouched grandeur.