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
It is critical for backcountry travelers to have the ability to handle dangerous situations when they occur. This includes a logical, commonsense approach to injury and illness that takes into account
A surefire hit with young backyard diggers and bug-watchers, Basic Illustrated Guide to Frogs, Snakes, Bugs, and Slugs combines detailed illustrations of bugs, slugs, snakes, toads, and other creepy c
Grand Canyon National Park Pocket Guide is an information-packed, pocket-size guide that helps visitors get the most out of their park visit in a unique, convenient, and portable package. Overview map
New Jersey’s stereotype as overpopulated and industrial notwithstanding, there’s another New Jersey worth seeing—and this guide goes there. This is the aptly nicknamed Garden State of preserved forest
Maclean has spent nearly four decades paddling rivers and lakes, and he has written this guide for beginning and intermediate paddlers that includes 36 separate treks through Alaska. Each expedition c
Practical advice from two NOLS instructors on all aspects of backcountry skiing and winter camping. As skiers venture farther from lift-served front country, they need to understand and avoid hazards
Following up on the phenomenal success of their backcountry ski and backpacking books, Allen O’Bannon and Mike Clelland here provide a thoroughly revised and updated edition of their likewise popular
Soul of the Heights is the story of a pioneering climber with a passion for, and lifetime dedication to, the majestic mountains of North America. First conquering the awesome faces and peaks—many of t
The Art of Getting Lost will illuminate the details of dream trips, and inspiring readers to understand that adventure is not out of reach. Most of us face a couple of obstacles when it comes to livin
Heading into bear country can seem frightening . . . but it doesn't have to be. This handy, packable guide will show you preventive measures that can reduce your chances of coming across a bear and te
- hundreds of favorite routes, many of moderate difficulty, at Tahquitz and Suide Rocks- Trivia and route history sidebars- Stunning action photos- color topo maps with detailed directions to parking
Whitetail Deer presents readers with substantive yet easily digestible information on this medium-size animal. Where do they live? How do they communicate? This book contains all the information you n
Each Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the 180 most common and sought-after species in a state. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed illustrations, these in
Wolves: A Falcon Field Guide presents readers with substantive yet easily digestible information on this most feared yet misunderstood predator. Where do wolves live? What enemies do they have? How do
Falcon Pocket Guide: Bighorn Sheep presents readers with substantive yet easily digestible information on this majestic animal. Where do they live? What enemies do they have? How do they communi
Hiking Waterfalls in Tennessee includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for some 100 of the state’s most scenic waterfall hikes. Encompassing state and national parks, forests
Falcon Pocket Guide: Bugs & Slugs is a field guide to 100 of the most common and sought-after bug and slug species in the region. Anatomically correct illustrations and detailed descriptions about
Falcon Pocket Guide: California Seashore & Wildlife is a field guide to 180 of the most commonly found shells, plants, and animals along California's coast. Anatomically correct illustrations and
