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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 scenic...
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Written by Robert Baden-Powell, Lieutenant General in the British Army and founder of the international Scouting movement, Scouting for Boys is one of the most influential manuals for youth ever published. First printed in 1908, it remains an all-time bestseller in the English-speaking world, second only to the Bible. The original blueprint and "self-instructor" of the Boy Scout Movement, Scouting for Boys is a fascinating fusion of "yarns and pictures,"...
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Get the Summary of Dave Canterbury's Bushcraft 101 in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Bushcraft 101" by Dave Canterbury is a comprehensive guide to wilderness survival, emphasizing the importance of the Five Cs of Survivability: cutting tools, cover elements, combustion devices, containers, and cordages. These essentials, along with suitable clothing and knowledge of the natural environment, are crucial for maintaining...
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Make the Dream of a Long Distance Thru-Hike a Reality
Have you been dreaming of the summer when you can hike the Appalachian Trail? Or marvel at the snow-capped peaks along the Pacific Crest Trail? Or simply section hike the Continental Divide Trail? In Backpacker's Long Trails, Liz "Snorkel" Thomas, former women's speed record holder for the AT and veteran of twenty long trails, gives you the tools to make this dream a reality. Included is trail-proven...
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“The Best Easy Day Hikes” series are handy, pocket-size guides for day hikers in America's most popular outdoor destinations. Each guide describes approximately 20-30 easy-to-follow, scenic trails in and around national parks, cities and urban areas, and popular outdoor destinations across America. With hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, these guidebooks are for everyone, including families.
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Many with full-color maps and photos! Each book includes:
• Up-to-date trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues
• Detailed trail maps and GPS coordinates
• Difficulty ratings and average hiking times
• A Trail Finder for best hikes with dogs, with children, for great views, or for wildlife viewing
• Information on fees and permits, contacts, attractions, restaurants, accommodations, and canine compatibility
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Lace up your boots and sample forty of the finest trails the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. This guide covers every corner of this beautiful and diverse region, leading you to roaring waterfalls and wind-whipped mountaintops, verdant forests and wildflower-covered meadows. See majestic redwoods in the nature lover's cathedral in Muir woods, watch for whales along Lighthouse Trail at Point Reyes National Seashore, or wander through military history...
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This guide is about hiking and generally exploring desert areas, specifically southwest Utah and adjacent areas (southern Nevada and northern Arizona). Each of the 25 hikes described in the guide originally appeared as a published story in The Spectrum (St. George, Utah daily newspaper).There is no better way to experience the ruggedness and beauty, the history of settlement by Native Americans and later pioneers, and the solitude than by simply hiking...
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In 2017, 80% of the People Trying to Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail FAILED! This book will tell you how to: Triple your odds of success simply by selecting the best starting location! (It's not Springer Mountain)Triple your odds of success by completing a particular training program!
Reduce your average daily pack weight to less than 6 pounds -- including food and water!
Select the proper balance of food and nutritional supplements to maximize...
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See Hiking the White Mountains, Second Edition for all the most updated hike info!
Whether you're taking in a 360-degree view mountaintop view, a dramatic waterfall, or a pristine pond, this book takes readers on thirty-nine of the best hikes in New Hampshire's White Mountains, some well-known and others off the beaten path.
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State Hiking Series Each guide includes:
-Hikes suited to every ability
-Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails
-Up-to-date trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues
-Detailed trail maps and GPS coordinates
-Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for each hike
-Trail Finder for best hikes with dogs, children, great views, or wildlife viewing-Information on fees and permits, contacts,...
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“Best Hikes Near Phoenix” details 40 of the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Phoenix area, including outings near Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, and Apache Junction. Ranging from easy nature walks to strenuous multiday backpack trips, the routes in this guide offer something for every hiker-within easy reach of the city.
Each featured hike includes a brief route description, at-a-glance data including the length and difficulty...
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Families on Foot is an interactive guide for families to help motivate children to enjoy hiking and walking in nature. The progressive book would outline basic steps to help families with kids grow from beginner to intermediate hikers and to cultivate a love and enthusiasm for the outdoors. (Going beyond this to "advanced hiker" is beyond the scope of this book and the need for families.) Elements include a basic checklist of gear and safety needs,...
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This classic map and compass navigation guide-newly revised for the age of GPS-offers a clear and concise master class on the art of orienteering.
GPS devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors. This popular, easy-to-use orienteering handbook has been helping people find their way for more than fifty years.
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