A lifelong backpacker, Michael Lanza knows our national parks like the back of his hand. As a father of two, he hopes to share these special places with his kids. But he has seen firsthand the changes wrought by global warming and understands what lies ahead: melting glaciers, disappearing species, and inundated coastlines. To Lanza, it feels like the house he grew up in is being looted. Painfully aware of the ecological--and spiritual--calamity that global warming will bring to our nation...

5 States, 148 Hiking Days, 25 Supply Points, 130 Maps A how-to adventure for both armchair and real-life hikers. Foreword by Steve Dudley, Executive Director of the Continental Divide Trail Alliance.  An avid outsoorswoman, West Point graduate and former Captain in the U.S. Army, Jennifer Hanson — with her husband Greg Allen — set off to thru-hike the 2,400-mile Continental Divide Trail. Together they traversed: Arid ranchlands of New M...

The classic guide for beginning and intermediate cyclists is back—and it’s better than ever. With the latest on bikes, gear, and training techniques and new sections on short tours, and touring abroad, this new edition of The Essential Touring Cyclist promises to appeal to a whole new population of aspiring cyclists. Whether you’re heading out for five hours or five months, this vividly designed, heavily illustrated, and resource-rich guide delivers everything you need.

It’s just a trail. 2660 miles of dirt, sand, gravel, granite, lava and pine needles. It cares not who treads on its ever changing surface. Its very existence depends on the footsteps of those who navigate its pathway. Reaching the end of this 2 foot wide track a person finds themselves at the end of something that goes on in every aspect of their life. A deep inner emotion grips at your soul, one that can only be understood by those who have also walked along this seemingly never ending tr...

Tracey and John Noonan have travelled all over Australia in their 4WD including some very challenging locations. When children came along this didn't stop them going to the deserts and other god-forsaken places. This book is about how to travel in Australia (and ultimately anywhere) including the outback and the deserts with children on board. It's about being self-contained and self-sufficient on the road without having to tow a campervan or trailer, but being very safe and comfortable at...

Just when you thought you knew all there was to know about cats comes the ultimate—and unexpected—guide to taking your cat into the wild. Here are cats walking on a leash. Cats hiking on a leash. Cats tramping through snow. Cats camping. Cats kayaking, canoeing, even surfing—yes, cats who love water.When animal writer and active hiker Laura Moss couldn't find an online resource for hitting the trail with her cat, she created one. AdventureCats.org took off like wildfire, w...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Yosemite National Park the UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, and biological diversity. The 750,000-acre, 1,200 square-mile park contains thousands of lakes and ponds, 1600 miles of streams, 800 miles of hiking trails, and 350 miles of roads. It is currently the third most visi...

Prepping, Pantry, and Food Preservation - Save Your Family!Preppers know that one of the most important things in their stockpile is a steady source of food. But most people just go out to the store and waste money buying a bunch of boxed garbage that isn't healthy and won't provide the proper nutrients you need to survive any situation.But there is a much better way - building a Prepper's Pantry!With this guide, you'll learn the ins and outs of cre...

An avid outdoorsman shares twenty-six mostly true stories of wilderness adventure in the mountains of Colorado and across the American West.Whether it's camping, fishing, hiking, desert trail trekking, or "bagging" peaks, T. Duren Jones loves the wilderness—and he sure has the stories to prove it! He's completed the nearly 500 miles of the Colorado Trail and reached the summit of all fifty-four of Colorado's 14,000-ft peaks. He's even dragged friends and family alo...

Canning, Prepping, and Food PreservationPreppers know that one of the most important things in their stockpile is a steady source of food. But most people just go out to the store and waste money buying a bunch of boxed garbage that isn't healthy and won't provide the proper nutrients you need to survive any situation.But there is a much better way - canning!With this guide, you'll learn the ins and outs of canning and preserving fo...

A thoroughly updated edition of the classic guide, considered the authoritative resource for winter campingWinter camping has its own special allure: the splendid quiet of a winter forest, the hush of falling snow, the thrill of gliding over ice and snow on skis. From building a snow shelter to traveling comfortably in sub-zero temperatures, The Winter Camping Handbook covers everything you'll need to know in order to enjoy wilderness travel and adventure ...

If you're looking for the best outdoor book on the market then look no further. In this knockout guide on hiking and camping you'll discover classified info. on camping for kids, camping checklist, camping supplies, hiking gear and more.