From prehistory to the present day, take a grand tour of world events at eye-level perspective with accounts that combine knowledgeable commentary with practical detail.
For fans of Bill Bryson and David Sedaris comes an anti-nature memoir that will resonate with anyone who would rather stay inside with a book than venture into the mountains, from one of Scandinavias biggest comedians.
Outward Bound Backcountry Cooking is a handy resource on the fundamentals of great trail food, including information about food preparation and storage, cooking tips for different weather, keeping food fresh, and planning and packing meals plus recipes for great outdoor meals.
A guidebook to 60 circular walks in Derbyshire, exploring the moors and gritstone edges of the Peak District, the limestone hills and river valleys of the Derbyshire Dales and the gentler landscapes of the south of the county.
This completely updated and expanded new edition in the Afoot and Afield series is the classic guide to the hiking opportunities throughout Southern California's Orange County.
Whether you start your journey down the Seminole Trail as an armchair adventurer or seek to visit the sites in person, this unique guide will give greater understanding to the prominent role of Seminole Indians in the place we call Florida.
DREAM IT Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 50+ easy-to-follow hikes in Virginia that allow families to spend time together in nature.
Hiking Waterfalls in West Virginia includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the state's most scenic waterfall hikes.
Hiking California's Golden Trout Wilderness will help outdoor enthusiasts choose and plan a day hike or backpacking trip in the Golden Trout Wilderness or South Sierra Wilderness best suited to their time, energy, experience, and personal preferences.
When she couldnt find hiking boots that fit, Laura White Brunner explored Yosemite backcountry barefoot, and at times alone, in an era when grizzly bears still roamed the park.
The Poconos of northeastern Pennsylvania may get eight million visitors a year, but there are places there one can get lost-and would gladly be lost for a bit.
View the spectacular waterfalls, gorges, and canyons of the nationally known Superior Hiking Trail, step back into Native American history alongside the quarries of PipestoneNational Monument, or see bald eagles and other wildlife in BearHeadLakeState Park.
Whether you're seeking a soak in naturally heated mineral water or out for a sightseeing adventure, this fully updated and revised color edition of Touring California and Nevada Hot Springs guides you to more than 100 of the best sites for soaking in the beauty of the region.
The 54 walks in this guidebook explore the popular region around Mont Blanc (4808m), the highest mountain in Western Europe, showcasing the very best routes on both the French and the Italian sides of the massif.
With nearly fifty featured trails, Iowa's verdant countryside is an excellent place for a hike, and this guide covers the state's varied terrain with a focus on the state parks and recreation areas.
This is the authoritative guide to all hiking trailsfrom short, easy day trips to multi-day backcountry adventuresin Grand Teton National Park, famous for its rugged beauty, abundant wildlife and spectacular mountain vistas.
Geysers, paint pots, and glowing blue pools; deep canyons with plunging waterfalls; broad river valleys with seemingly endless views; and tall rugged mountainsYellowstone National Park is a hiker's paradise with more than 800 miles of trails.
With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip.
Lace up your boots and sample more than sixty of the finest hiking trails in southeastern Utah, where the breathtaking canyons, multicolored sandstone arches, and magnificent spires of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks provide the setting for countless outdoor adventures.
DREAM IT Hiking with Kids Northern California: 42 Great Hikes for Families features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 40+ easy-to-follow hikes in Northern California that allow families to spend time together in nature.