In the early twentieth century, while young men were flocking to explore the beauty of the American wilderness, their female counterparts were typically relegated to the domestic sphere. But as the fight for equality of the sexes strengthened, so too did the feminine desire to discover the wilderness. In On the Trail, pioneering outdoorswomen Adelia and Lina Beard answer that call with a hiking and camping guide for women. Written specifically for...

It's not necessary to travel far from home for a great hike. 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. Each hike includes: location, length, hiking time, level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include: Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g. for particular attractions such as waterfalls and...

David Carpenter's collection of essays explores a city boy's love of the wild, a passion that has enriched his life from boyhood. At 80, this irrepressible Saskatchewan raconteur examines his intense fascination with predators large and small, and his awe in the face of the variety of creatures that may be out to get us, or who are out to get one another. How does this combination of fear and wonder affect our relationship with the natural world?...

“Best Easy Day Hikes Dallas/Fort Worth” includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

“Best Easy Day Hikes St. Louis, MO” includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

¿Estás cansado de llevar mochilas extensas a los viajes de campamento en el desierto? ¿Tienes miedo de morir de hambre? ¿Evita visitar el desierto porque cree que se perderá y pasará hambre? ¿Quieres aprender a comer en el desierto? ¿Quieres aprender habilidades primitivas pero extremadamente útiles, como buscar comida, cazar y recolectar? ¿Quieres formar una conexión física y espiritual con la madre naturaleza? ¿Está interesado en el...

Joe Miller brings us the first-ever stand-alone guidebook to backpacking in North Carolina, a state long known as a terrific backpacking destination. Covering 43 of the best trips the state has to offer, Backpacking North Carolina provides all the information necessary for beginning and experienced backpackers alike to enjoy hiking destinations from the mountains to the coast. Each trip description offers key maps and navigation information, including...

History is filled with incredible stories of the mountain men, experts in survival who relied on nothing except their own skills and ingenuity. If you want to learn to be one of them, then this is the book for you. Badass Survival Secrets will introduce you to everything that you need to be a modern day mountain man. You'll learn how to construct shelter, build fires, how to track and hunt your food, how to find clean water, and how to stay warm in...

Are you looking to get into bouldering/climbing? Would you like to learn how to climb like the pros do? If you answered yes to these questions then this book is for you. Learn how to get started as well as everything you need to know about the sport and how to climb like a pro. Using these climbing techniques and tips will help you get started & climb better than ever before! Introducing the secrets bouldering professionals use to scale the most...

Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes New Zealand is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Wind your way around volcanoes, feast your eyes on dramatic vistas, and scale breathtaking mountains. Get to the heart of New Zealand and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes New Zealand Travel Guide: Up-to-date...