Redwoods and Roses explores the special relationship California's diverse peoples have shared with nature and the unique gardens and landscapes they have created over the years to nurture and enhance those bonds.
Trail Mix: Wit & Wisdom from the Outdoors is a collection of quotes, poetry, and passages from classic books that provide outdoor inspiration to those in the woods, on the mountain, beside the water, or at home.
Explore the mineral-rich region of Northern California with Rockhounding Northern California and unearth the state's best rockhounding sites, ranging from popular and commercial sites to numerous lesser-known areas.
The history of mountaineering began on Denali with the legendary story of four gold miners (called ';Sourdoughs' because they carried sourdough starter with them at all times) who claimed to have summited after climbing more than 8,000 feet of steep snow and ice, then back down againall in a single and incredibly dangerous day in 1910.
Filled with valuable information for hobbyists, survival enthusiasts, family campers - and everyone who enjoys outdoor life, Traditional Skills of the Mountain Men is the essential illustrated guide to wilderness living and survival.
Master horseman Buck Brannaman, the real-life Horse Whisperer, continues the chronicle of his life as trainer and mentor in Believe, where we meet thirteen remarkable people whose lives he has affected.
A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state's gems & mineralsRockhounding Idaho is a must-have book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gold in the Gem State.
A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the states gems and mineralsRockhounding Alaska is a must-have book for collecting rocks, minerals, and fossils in the Last Frontier.
A Beginner's Guide to Rockhounding, Gem Collecting, Gold Prospecting, and Fossil HuntingBasic Rockhounding and Prospecting is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning the basics of collecting rocks and minerals.
This volume gives you the basic tools to transition from ';pebble pup' to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop.
A revised and updated bestseller Revised in coordination with the American Poultry AssociationCovers all the essentials of raising and keeping chickens.
From ferns to trees, roots to fruits, native plants to the many introduced exotics, this guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of Idaho.
Gold Panning Colorado is the premiere reference source for anyone who is interested in getting started or continuing their gold prospecting in Colorado.
Explore the mineral-rich region of Wisconsin with veteran rockhound Robert Beard's Rockhounding Wisconsin and unearth the state's best rockhounding sites, ranging from popular and commercial sites to numerous lesser-known areas.
Explore the mineral-rich region of Virginia with veteran rockhound Robert Beard's Rockhounding Virginia and unearth the state's best rockhounding sites, ranging from popular and commercial sites to numerous lesser-known areas.
The Book That Makes Dying by Heart Attack Seem Downright BoringSimply by living a normal life, you have an excellent chance of becoming yet another statistic on the list of leading causes of death.
Its no surprise that fatalities occur every year in Great Smoky Mountains National Park due to the sheer number of visitors--more than ten million annually!
From beach peas to serviceberries, hen of the woods to Indian cucumber, ostrich ferns to sea rocket, this guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of Washington.
From beach peas to serviceberries, hen of the woods to Indian cucumber, ostrich ferns to sea rocket, this guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of New York.
This field guide dedicated to wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway is an information-packed, pocket-sized book that introduces park visitors to the vibrant wildflower habitats along the Blue Ridge Parkway in a colorful and portable package.
Lightweight and small enough to fit in your pocket or tucked into your backpack, Survive Snow Country is the must-have item to keep with you in case you find yourself in a snowy survival situation.
Upon the 100th anniversary of the most terrifying stretch of shark attacks in American history--a wave said to have been the inspiration for Jaws--comes a reissue of the classic Lyons Press account and investigation.
One year after her successful trip across Glacier National Park with Howard Eaton, chronicled in Through Glacier Park, mystery novelist Mary Roberts Rinehart was back in the saddle, heading into the rugged Western portion of the park with her family and ready for more adventure.
From Roughing it with the Men to Below the Border in Wartime Mary Roberts Rineharts The Out Trail features seven tales from her adventures in the West from fishing at Puget Sound to hiking the Bright Angel trail at the Grand Canyon.
When Mary Roberts Rinehart's travelogue, Through Glacier Park, was first published in 1916, the already famous mystery writer introduced readers to recently minted national park and to the scenic wonders of Montana and to the adventures to be found there.
