*; Leave No Trace, minimum impact skills and ethics *; New research and field experience prescribe better minimum-impact techniques for wilderness use *; Expanded information on camping practices *; How far you should camp from water, where to pitch your tent, how to build a fire or if you should build one in the first place *; Respecting and caring for wildlands, doing your part to protect our limited resources and future recreation opportunities *; Trampling, litter, waste disposal, fire use, wildlife health, and protecting cultural resources
*; The National Outdoor Leadership Schools official guide to finding your way in the wilderness *; Covers all navigational techniques, from map and compass to GPS and gives instructions on taking bearings and planning routes on USGS maps *; Up-to-date information on tools, equipment, and software For wilderness travelers, good navigation ability can mean the difference between a successful day hike and an unplanned overnight stay.
*; The guide for planning a successful trip, short or long *; Research access to public land, domestic and international *; Create a budget and find additional funding *; Choose essential gear, with checklists for personal and group gear *; Plan food and fuel requirements *; How to prepare mentally and physically *; Health issues, including insurance, illnesses, and injuries *; Transportation and lodging *; How to deal with risks in the wilderness *; Leave No Trace principles for sustainable travel
*; 78 hikes, including 4 backpacking trails *; Updated and expanded edition with several newly blazed trails *; Paths to scenic vistas, waterfalls, and natural wonders *; Detailed maps and first-hand descriptions of each hike *; Color photos of the regions remarkable beauty *; Essential information on duration, distance, difficulty, elevation, and highlights along the way
Whether youre just setting out for a day hike or are planning to trek all the way from Maine to Georgia, Backpacker Magazines Guide to the Appalachian Trail is the definitive guide to the most famous footpath in the nation.
Hiking guide to the states biggest tourist areaVaried hikes are appropriate for all abilitiesAn easy-to-use guidebook to more than 40 favorite hikes in northeast Pennsylvania (north of Route 78, east of Route 15).
*; Over 160 recipes for soups, stews, pasta, casseroles, and breakfast and snack ideas*; Potato Soup Parmesan, Seafood Stew, Sweet and Sour Noodles, Spicy Chicken*; Tips on drying food in a dehydrator or ovenMeals on the trail can be as delicious and varied as meals prepared at home.
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.
Best Easy Day Hikes Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks features concise descriptions and easy-to-folow maps fortwenty-eight short hikes through some of the most spectacular scenery in this natural wonderland.
Featuring 50 of the state's best hikes, with an additional 52 honorable mention hikes, Hiking Oregon is the ticket to experiencing the Beaver State's remarkable diversity.
Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for thirty easy-to-follow trails, from easy low elevation loops to slightly more difficult scenic routes through Mount Rainier.
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.
Best Easy Day HikesVail includes concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for spectacular hiking routes through some of the most outstanding scenery in central Colorado's mountains.
Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran,BASIC ILLUSTRATEDbooks distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides.
Reading Weather provides a quick and simple way to understand how the atmosphere works, how to interpret and use weather forecasts before venturing outdoors, and also how to make your own forecast in the field by observing the changes in the weather.
Covering nearly all of the wilderness trails in the Wind River Range and offering suggestions for day hikes, extended trips, and off-trail exploration, this book contains detailed descriptions and maps to get you to the trailheads and help you plan your trip.
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.
Discover the wonder of these two spectacular parks as Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks leads you along 850 miles of trail - from short nature hikes to backcountry treks.
Like The Scout's Outdoor Cookbook,this new cookbook will bring together outdoor recipes, cooking methods, and tips for a Scout-friendly cooking experience.
Fully revised and updated, this full-color edition ofHiking Shenandoah National Park features fifty-nine of Shenandoah's finest trails - from short day hikes to overnight adventures.
Best Easy Day Hikes Fresno includes descriptions and detailed maps for seventeen easy-to-follow trails, from urban paths to scenic routes in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, many along the San Joaquin River.
