I love books!! I don't know about you, but in most cases I prefer an actual book, something I can hold in my hands and open, sit and read, turn down page edges or use a yellow highlighter. My books are loved and well used, read and re-read in some cases, marked up and treasured. If you're an outdoors type of person, like I am, you are probably always on the look out for an interesting book that relates to your particular outdoors niche. I've compiled a list of many of my favorite "go-to" books and I thought I'd share them with you....
America’s Great Hiking Trails
After reading this book I dare you to tell me that at some point you didn't imagine yourself hiking at least a small section of one of these scenic trails. Each of the eleven chapters is dedicated to showing what is unique to that particular trail. Each trail receives star treatment as the author supplies pertinent information about its route, shares interesting historical tidbits and highlights particular spots of beauty. Each trail offers something unique to its region and Ms. Berger offers up a host of factors such as communities, landscapes, environment and land use. Every chapter gets a thorough description of history, a map, trail information, and extensive, glorious photos. Each chapter concludes with special points of interest. Are you strapping on your hiking boots yet? This is one of my personal all-time favorites.....
In the decades since the trails' inception, it's the dedication of hundreds of individuals who were instrumental in the vision and building of the trail. Learn the names of the people who fought for funding, blazed the trails, installed markers and maintained over 2000 miles of footpath. If you've ever seen the iconic bronze plaque that marks the first northbound steps of the trail atop Springer Mountain, then you'll read about who posed for that plaque and what role he played. The time it takes to hike the trail varies from person to person. I will tell you that it ranges from 46 days to 46 years. Did you ever wonder who was the first soul to hike the entire trail and the reason why he was on that trail in the first place? My personal favorite story is the one about the first woman to thru hike the entire length. She did it with a simple sack tossed over her shoulder and guess what, she was 67 years old! You will have to read the book to learn more about her and others as well...
Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia is packed with over 1300 beautiful colored photographs and hundreds of illustrations. It is the ultimate reference guide for anyone, of any age or gender, who wants to spend time in the great outdoors.
This 8th edition of the guide has been published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. It's been completely redesigned with updated information and maps. Did you know that there are 59 National Parks? Pull out your notebook and start making plans because once you open the book, you're going to want to visit a large majority of the parks....
As a lifelong camper, hiker and nature lover, this is the type of book that I can truly appreciate. Written by Guy Grieve, it showcases 100 essential skills for surviving in the wild with easy to follow explanations, light humor and clear illustrations.....
Have you ever visited the Adirondacks? Did you know that they cover more ground than Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon combined? The Adirondacks: Season by Season focuses on the changing seasons and how they transform the landscape.
The Appalachian Trail spans 2200 miles and crosses 14 states. Along the way you will experience thousands of species of plants and animals. Follow the path which is marked by small white painted blazes. Shelters are scattered along the trail where you can camp for the evening. The trail crosses many roads that lead to towns along the way where you can stop, resupply, and indulge in ice cream or grab a much needed shower. A thru-hike of the entire trail generally takes from 5 to 7 months. But have no fear, you can access the trail from numerous locations and enjoy shorter hikes that will let you experience the trail. Tailor trips that will only take you a day, a weekend, or a few weeks. The beauty of this "mini edition" is that is it exclusively photographs. It allows the viewer to sit and experience the trail and every page is a delight. Footpaths beckon you to follow as they twist and turn into the distance....
The Complete Guide to Camping and Wilderness Survival by Vin Sparano contains 320 pages of in-depth coverage of tents, sleeping bags, footwear, camp kitchens, tools, backpacks boating and all-terrain vehicles. It also features over 600 color photographs and illustrations that explain techniques for any camping/wilderness survival scenario....
I have held a long fascination with all things relating to the Civil War. When we travel we often seek out battlefields, museums and cemeteries, and proceed to soak up as much information as we can. Civil War Battlefields: Walking the Trails of History contains in depth information on 32 key battlefields at 12 sites located in 12 states. I couldn't wait to crack it open and I was not disappointed!
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