Each book in the Adventures with the Parkers series for kids 8-13 takes the Parker family to a popular national park and is packed with adventure as well as interesting facts about park activities, natural history, outdoor safety, and much more.
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.
This guide includes trail descriptions and maps of the author's favorite short hikes in and around Bend, Redmond, Sisters, and other great outdoor spots in Central Oregon.
Best Easy Day Hikes Phoenix features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of twenty-eight easily manageable hikes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Valley of the Sun - from Piestewa Peak (formerly Squaw Peak), which dominates Phoenix's northern skyline, to McDowell Mountain and Lost Dutchman State Park.
From straightforward narratives of ascents to meticulous self-examination to spiritual reveries, climbing prompts men and women to pour forth essays, articles, and books that are unlike any other field of literature.
As sensible as it may seem in an era when fuel prices are skyrocketing in tandem with environmental consciousness, a switch to bicycle commuting doesn't necessarily happen overnight.
In this latest installment of FalconGuide's Adventures with the Parkers series, the Parkers, an intrepidfamily of four,journey to Acadia National Park inMaine where they explore the beautiful coastal waters and hike many of the park's finest trails, including to the top of Cadillac Mountain, the first place in the U.
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.
Backpacker magazinebranded and fueled by Falcon-Guides,this bookprovides essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-relatedinformation.
Best Easy Day Hikes Sacramento features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of sixteen easily manageable hikes within a short drive of Sacramento.
This handy pocket guide provides maps and detailed descriptions of the best day hiking trails in California's popular Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.
Best Easy Day Hikes San Jose features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of seventeen easily manageable hikes through the natural wonders and former ranches of San Jose and environs, from the marshes of Palo Alto's Baylands to the highlands of Henry Coe State Park.
Written for cyclists of all stripes, Best Bike Rides books offer a diverse array of scenic tours in and around some of America's largest urban destinations.
Like The Scout's Outdoor Cookbook,this new cookbook will bring together outdoor recipes, cooking methods, and tips for a Scout-friendly cooking experience.
Best Easy Day Hikes Spokane/Coeur d'Alene includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for 22 easy-to-follow trails in Washington and Idaho that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region's history.
Author James Dziezynski has meticulously selected 80+ of the state's absolute best peaks in more than 50 superlative hikes, and his opinionated narrative brings each route to life.
Across the country, more than 1600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, multiuse trails, where people can enjoy a fitness run, a leisurely bike ride, or a stroll with the family.
An unprecedented new look at mountain biking and trail riding techniques from the author of The Art of CyclingRiding obstacle-strewn singletrack trails on a two-wheeled machine is one of those seductive challenges that can never be fully mastered, even by the most talented and experienced.
Backpacker magazinebranded and fueled by FalconGuides,this bookprovides essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information.
101 Hikes in Northern California encompasses the full spectrum of the region's incredible natural diversity-the jagged granite of the High Sierra, crashing surf of the Pacific Coast, magnificent redwoods of the North Coast, spectacular views of the Bay Area, and much more.