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This is the perfect book for those who love to explore the seashore but also love walking through forests and seaside meadows. Whether discovering inviting stretches of sandy beach, hiking along rugged cliffs or strolling through quiet estuaries, visitors to these trails will usually be far away from the crowds who chose to drive directly to the more popular, touristy beaches.
Each of the walks in this book is accompanied by a colourful, easy-to-follow...
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I had everything I needed with the exception of experience and bear spray. I was not an avid hiker before the events in this book took place, neither am I an avid hiker now. I enjoyed the thought of hiking, walking among titanic mountains, alongside chilling glacial streams, and wandering through mystical forests. The thought never included dehydration, extreme muscle fatigue, injury, or dangerous predators lurking in the shadows. Join me as I note...
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Experience the grandeur and beauty of Northern California's nature preserves and national parks with this informative hiking guide.
Take a hike and discover Northern California's breathtaking parks, forests, and more. With detailed topographic maps and instructions for fifty easy to moderate hikes, Hooked on Hiking: Northern California is your ultimate guide to exploring the rich and diverse natural landscapes of this breathtaking region.
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In Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest, Steve Trudell describes and illustrates 493 species of the most conspicuous, distinctive, and ecologically important mushrooms found in Oregon, Washington, southern British Columbia, Idaho, and western Montana. With helpful identification keys and photographs and a clear, color-coded layout, Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest is ideal for hikers, foragers, and natural history buffs and is the perfect tool for...
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Orange County is more than just a suburban landscape. More than 30% of the land is preserved greenspace. The county's long, sandy coastline is back-dropped by the undeveloped Santa Ana Mountains. The coast-to-mountain geography creates a diverse terrain that offers many opportunities for exploration. This essential guide describes how to get to trailheads in the Santa Ana Range, the best trails in the county's parklands, and access points to the coastline....
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"Annapurna Circuit Trek: Fairy Tale of Love with Nature" is a compilation of author's unforgettable memories of his unconsummated love affair with nature. You can call it a travelogue, but it's more than that. A traveler visits a place and returns, but the author has not yet returned. Though, his body has pulled his mind towards Delhi, but the memories well crystallized inside the mind are making it wander even now. The author has tried breaking this...
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This extensive guide will enable the reader to commune with the natural world and master a full spectrum of traditional practices, hands-on skill, and theoretical knowledge. Bushcraft Bible is an essential tool for the naturalist in all of us that dreams of building a shelter, hunting and gathering for survival, and living a peaceful and environmentally conscious lifestyle. From surviving in the depths of the Jungle to thriving in the white-hot desert,...
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Travel the Bruce Trail in day hikes with Loops & Lattes author Nicola Ross
Best known for her detailed Loops & Lattes hiking guides, Nicola Ross has inspired tens of thousands of people to lace up their boots and explore Ontario's trails. In 40 Days & 40 Hikes, this adventurer, author, and environmentalist sets herself a new challenge: to hike the Bruce Trail from Niagara to Tobermory in her own creative way. In 40 cleverly crafted day-loops,...
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Destiné aux randonneurs et, de manière générale, à tous les amateurs de ces montagnes lointaines, la collection « Les Andes, guide de trekking » reprend les plus beaux itinéraires de trekking des Andes et de Patagonie, ainsi que les voies d'ascension des principaux «sommets de trekking» faciles de la Cordillère. Au total, plus de 35 itinéraires décrits en détail, avec de multiples variantes.
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Destiné aux randonneurs et, de manière générale, à tous les amateurs de ces montagnes lointaines, la collection « Les Andes, guide de trekking » reprend les plus beaux itinéraires de trekking des Andes et de Patagonie, ainsi que les voies d'ascension des principaux «sommets de trekking» faciles de la Cordillère. Au total, plus de 35 itinéraires décrits en détail, avec de multiples variantes.
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Destiné aux randonneurs et, de manière générale, à tous les amateurs de ces montagnes lointaines, la collection « Les Andes, guide de trekking » reprend les plus beaux itinéraires de trekking des Andes et de Patagonie, ainsi que les voies d'ascension des principaux «sommets de trekking» faciles de la Cordillère. Au total, plus de 35 itinéraires décrits en détail, avec de multiples variantes.
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Back again with even more "mostly true" tales from the trail, Lawton Grinter's new book "I Hike Again" is sure to find a place in every adventurer's library! I Hike Again imparts hard-earned wisdom from trails both in the United States (Arizona Trail, Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Grand Enchantment Trail, Wind River High Route) and abroad (Spain's GR11 and New Zealand's Te Araroa).
I Hike Again takes the reader...
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How to train yourself to be conscious and aware so that any walk anywhere can become a journey of self-development and spiritual renewal.
In following the footsteps of medieval pilgrims on ancient paths, countless modern-day seekers have rediscovered purpose and meaning. Reino Gevers reveals why deep walking is one of the best and most underrated forms of exercise, boosting the quality of life on many levels. In taking time out for mindful walking,...
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Solo invites the reader to embark on a journey into the solitary self, exploring one's evolving relationship with the surrounding environment. This stirring and thoughtful work articulates the rewards of self-reflection, and of silence, deep listening, and meditation.
Solo: Venturing Alone in the Northern Wilds takes us to a place that nearly all of us are afraid to venture-a place where there are no lifelines or emergency exits. Finding himself...
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A must-have for mushroom hunters in the northeast
The Northeast is one of the best places to find mushrooms, they are both abundant and spectacularly diverse. Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada is a compact, beautifully illustrated guide packed with descriptions and photographs of more than 500 of the region's most conspicuous, distinctive, and ecologically important mushrooms.
• Covers Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois,...
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Sweat with Jean and her partner Chris as they explore Spain's 500 mile Camino route to Santiago de Compostela, walking in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims. See the sights, meet the fellow travelers and savor the food, all the while enjoying Jean's insightful and humorous account.
Jean Goulden has published two creative non-fiction books, Hiking England's Coast to Coast Way and the earlier version of this book, known as Blisters and Blessings....
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Are you a first-timer about to take your inaugural trek? Are you veteran hiker looking to be even more efficient when enjoying the sport you love? Are you someone in between? Then look no further than expert trekker Ann Brown's Hike Smart, the definitive guide to efficient and enjoyable hiking for all levels of experience.
Compiling knowledge from over thirty years of hiking, Hike Smart includes hundreds of tips, tactics, and techniques all aimed...
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A virtually undiscovered backpacking paradise, Idaho has numerous wilderness areas of mind-boggling size. Backpackers can find complete solitude, wildlife, and some of North America's most outstanding scenery. Idaho's mountains also boast great weather--fewer thunderstorms than the central Rockies, less rain than Oregon and Washington, and cooler summer temperatures than California. Backpacking Idaho takes you to what author Doug Lorain calls a "Shangri-la"...
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A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia.
Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including:
• 40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offer
• Packing tips: take only the most essential items with you (plus a few comforts)
• Permitting: find out what permits you'll need, and where to get them
• Camp set-up: tips for where to pitch your...
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Destiné aux randonneurs et, de manière générale, à tous les amateurs de ces montagnes lointaines, ce guide reprend les plus beaux itinéraires de trekking des Andes et de Patagonie, ainsi que les voies d'ascension des principaux «sommets de trekking» faciles de la Cordillère. Au total, plus de 35 itinéraires décrits en détail, avec de multiples variantes.
Les milliers d'informations précises contenues dans ce guide aideront tous ceux...
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