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“Camping's Top Secrets” goes beyond the scope of traditional camping books, revealing hundreds of field-tested tips to enhance your next outdoor adventure. With clear descriptions organized alphabetically for quick reference, this guide by veteran camping consultant Cliff Jacobson divulges the best-kept secrets of the experts. Get insider tips on: forecasting the weather rigging a canoe or boat treating drinking water using tents and other...

"Compiled by a team of outdoor enthusiasts, this book is packed with ideas for your next hiking trip. Awe-inspiring images and compelling descriptions of each trail will have you itching to get walking, while handy maps, elevation profiles, and practical information -- including things like distance and total elevation gain-- will help you plan the nitty-gritty of your trip. We've also included the best places to explore en route -- whether that's...

A trek through Central America from the author of Walking the Himalayas, "just the kind of guy you want with you on an adventure" (The Washington Post).
Beginning in the Yucatán—and moving south through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama—Wood's journey takes him from sleepy barrios to glamorous cities to Mayan ruins lying unexcavated in the wilderness. Wood encounters indigenous tribes in Mexico,...

"Day Hikes in Washington State offers a unique perspective for each hike, taking you to the best views and favorite trails just a few hours from Seattle and Portland. Author Don Scarmuzzi includes specific trail features of each route--elevation, distance, duration, difficulty, general trip report-- along with detailed descriptions and personal tips of his own. Find trails in and all around the state, including: Mount Rainier, Olympic Peninsula, Snoqualmie...

The story of Grandma Gatewood will inspire listeners of all ages by illustrating the full power of human spirit and determination, and answer the question so many asked: Why did she do it?

"Explore Europe on Foot offers practical information on how to plan and accomplish a hiking vacation in Europe. The author offers details on 15 select routes, a sampling of day hikes, and information on how to find trails across the region. Includes packing lists, travel and gear information, and advice on selecting a trip"--

"It's Halloween in Elliot's Park and the squirrels are all in costume, ready for some trick-or-treating fun. But when Elliot, Chip, Twitch, and the rest of the gang think they see a ghost in Camp Canyon, there's a frightful mystery to be solved. Can Elliot and his friends figure out who is haunting the park before something scary happens and still have time to trick-or-treat?"--Publisher.