Bear in the Back Seat

This memoir by Kim DeLozier, the chief wildlife ranger of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers captivating true stories from his over 30 years of experience managing the park's diverse and unpredictable wildlife. Filled with humorous, heartwarming, and poignant moments, the book highlights the challenges and adventures of protecting both visitors and animals in one of America's most popular vacation destinations. Written in collaboration with author Carolyn Jourdan, it provides an engaging glimpse into the wild and often surprising life in the Smoky Mountains.