FINALIST for the 2021 Oregon Book Award. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest, the essays in Ruby McConnell's Ground Truth: A Geological Survey of a Life cover the vast terrain of this region – from volcanoes to city parks, the eroding shorelines along the Oregon coast, badlands, lush forests, and city parks. Combining her background as a registered geologist, McConnell's essays also weave in personal landscapes composed of grief, loss, and optimism for the future of our environment. "...

Wilderness and the American Spirit is a gripping exploration of the American spirit and our relationship to the environment that blends science, history, cultural criticism, and storytelling through the myths and stories of the American West along the Applegate Trail. The book tells a story of expansion of a nation across the continent illuminating the path we took to arrive here, in the 21st century, at the forward edge of environmental catastrophe and consequence. Told through stories of...

**How the environmental disaster underground is taking place in our own backyards—and how we can fix it.From an award-winning science writer, geologist, and researcher.**As everyday life goes on, fallout from what seem like distant crises—the floods, the wildfires, the toxic spills—is poisoning the soil and water underneath neighborhoods and farms and cities at home and around the world. This is the urgent message delivered in Buried, a book that is deeply informed...

Hike, camp, backpack, and navigate the wilderness like a pro with this fun and comprehensive survival guide for outdoors-women and fans of Cheryl Strayed’s WildThis fun, practical handbook covers everything from “feminine functions” (like dealing with your period and peeing in the woods) to staying safe (like protecting yourself from strangers). You'll also find chapters that help you prepare for—and make the most of—your time in the wilderness with inform...

Girls belong outdoors! This handbook covers everything you need to get outside, including ideas for what to do, camping and hiking basics, body stuff in the wilderness, advanced skills like maps, weather, and first aid, as well as recipes, projects, activities, and profiles of inspiring outdoorswomen.Your definitive guide to getting outside--for girls ages 9-12! In addition to basic outdoor skills, this entertaining guidebook includes easy camping recipes, outdoor ...

Have you ever dreamed about walking the Camino de Santiago? Join Peter Murtagh, acclaimed Irish journalist, and his teenage daughter Natasha on their epic pilgrimage across the Way of St James and experience their life-changing adventure with them.If you've ever wondered what a hike of 900 miles involves, physically and emotionally, look no further than Buen Camino! You will be transported to Northern Spain, to bull-running and fiestas, to prayers and ancient Christian churches, to a gruel...

Map UseWith a topographic map in front of you and the basic information in this booklet to augment it you may get more out of using the map.Written by Mors Kochanski

A travel book of vivid encounters with the New Zealand's people and landscape along its famous long trail. When journalist Geoff Chapple wrote a newspaper article that set out a vision for a 2600-km hiking trail the length of New Zealand, he never imagined that he would become the trail blazer. Over five years he talked to farmers and landowners, seeing where the route might be possible. He then walked every step of an adventurous and remote off-road trail from Cape Reing...

Off-road riding on quads and motorcycles in the region surrounding Powell River, BC. From Desolation Sound to Jervis Inlet, coastal British Columbia at its best. Canadian stories about the Sunshine Coast, focusing on quad destinations and the people who ride. Off-the-grid lifestyles are explored by the author of the series 'Coastal British Columbia Stories.'

When man leaves the technology-dependent metropolis and embarks on a journey in the wilderness, primal instincts come to play. Bushcraft, which refers to the set of skills utilized to navigate through and survive in the wilderness, involves primitive methods of gathering food and water. Primitive in the sense that there are no mechanical devices or high tech equipment involved in the process; one must perform all tasks first-hand and craft everything from scratch.The contents of th...

Explore Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and discover two of the Canary Islands’ most contrasting landscapes, from Lanzarote’s otherworldly volcanic terrain and famous vineyards at La Geria to Fuerteventura’s sweeping golden beaches and recently cleared mountain paths.With routes suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike, and starting from coastal resorts and inland villages across both islands, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook by prolific author Paddy Di...

CATCH YOUR OPPONENT OFF GUARD WITH WINNING CLINCHES, TAKEDOWNS, AND TACTICSThis innovative book demonstrates how the study of sumo wrestling techniques can benefit practitioners of modern mixed martial arts (MMA), as well as other grappling arts. Sumo, Japan's ancient martial art, has its own particular variations of MMA-style body locks, throws, and trips, among other techniques.MMA competitors know their sport grew with the evolution of jujitsu, but many ...