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Carolina Whitewater, 9ed
David Benner
The ultimate guide to paddling whitewater in the Carolinas, Carolina Whitewater has guided paddlers to the best creeks and rivers in the Tar Heel and Palmetto states for over 30 years.
Detailed creek and river profiles include:
Topographic-based maps
Shuttle directions
Gauge locations
Kayakers and canoeists will find expanded and updated information for the classic rivers, like the Nolichucky, Nantahala, and French Broad, as well as for several new steep runs, such as Rockhouse Creek, Hurricane Creek, the Gragg Prong, and Big Hungry River. You'll also get vital information on clubs and organizations, state water trails, and national and scenic rivers.
Waterway data for each run includes:
Class of difficulty
Length of the run
Time to paddle
Water level needed to paddle
Permits required (if any)
Gradient of each run
Ratings for scenery
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Constellation Finder: A guide to patterns in the night sky with star stories from around the world
A guide to patterns in the night sky, with star stories from around the
world. People around the world, and through the centuries, from the
ancient Egyptians to the Pomo of California, have given names to the
patterns they see in the night sky. The latest book in the Finders
series of pocket guides introduces constellations from many cultures,
and shows how to find them in the sky. With hints for stargazing,
seasonal star maps, and constellation profiles; heavily illustrated by
the author.
Most useful for stargazing between the 30th and 50th
parallels in the northern hemisphere. In North America, this includes
the contiguous United States (except the Florida peninsula and
southernmost Texas), and southern Canada. Also includes southern Europe,
Turkey, northern China, and Japan.
Part of the Nature Study Guides (NSG) series.
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Dangerous Wildlife in California and Nevada
F. Lynne Bachleda
In clear and precise language, this meticulously researched reference describes which creatures and plants can cause you harm - and when, why, and how to avoid them - in California and Nevada. Most valuable of all, you'll understand what medical risks they present and how best to respond to a hostile encounter. Bees, bears, sharks, porcupines, snakes, spiders, mosquitoes, toads, lice, poison ivy, ticks, fleas, elk, and more - if they're where you live, they're in this book. A finely illustrated field guide, a natural history narrative, and an outdoor emergency medical manual all rolled into one book, Dangerous Wildlife in California & Nevada provides regular doses of humor along with the serious advice. After all, part of dealing with potentially dangerous wildlife is getting over our instinctive fears, relaxing while remaining alert, and ultimately better understanding our natural world.
Are there cougars in the mountains or sharks in the seas? How much do you know about nature's hazards in the western states? Find the answers in this guide.
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Day and Overnight Hikes: Kentucky's Sheltowee Trace
Johnny Molloy
The master path of the great Bluegrass State, the Sheltowee Trace
graces 282 miles of Kentucky hills and hollows. This path was the 100th
designated federal national recreation trail and is named in honor of
Daniel Boone. Sheltowee, meaning Big Turtle, was the name given to
Boone when he was adopted into the Shawnee tribe as the son of the
great war chief, Blackfish. While being pursued by the Shawnee, Boone
hid beneath the waters of a creek, breathing through a reed "straw,"
thus earning his nickname. Hikers who tread this trail will be
"following the turtle," a white turtle blazed on trees, from the
trail's southern terminus in Tennessee's Pickett State Park, north
through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The
trail continues through the length of the Daniel Boone National Forest
nearly to the state of Ohio.
Complete with detailed maps, elevation
profiles, and detailed descriptions of the trail, author Johnny
Molloy's Day & Overnight Hikes: Kentucky's Sheltowee Trace is the
ultimate resource for all levels of hikers. Each day and overnight hike
described provides valuable information such as trail length,
condition, difficulty, and clear directions to the trailhead. Whether
it's a day hike along the Cumberland River, an overnight trip in the
Daniel Boone National Forest, or an all-out assault on the entire 282
miles, all hikers will need and appreciate the first-hand information
gathered and presented by Molloy.
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Day and Overnight Hikes: Rocky Mountain National Park, 2nd edition
Kim Lipker
Rocky Mountain National Park is the living showcase of the grandeur of the Rockies, with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the valleys to 14,259 feet at the top of Longs Peak. The park draws 3 million visitors per year with countless outdoor experiences and adventures. Choosing the best day and overnight hikes from the 359 miles of hiking trails and 200 backcountry sites is a major mission. Get on the trail faster with the confidence that you’ve made the right choice by referencing Day & Overnight Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park. Whether you’re out to see the elk rut in autumn, the summer blooms on the hillside, the thundering falls in spring, or the white-blanketed calm of the forest in winter, author Kim Lipker has your mission accomplished. Both the west, Grand Lake side and the east, Estes Park side of the park are featured. This guide includes original GPS-based trail maps, detailed trail descriptions, overnight camping recommendations, trail guides suitable for different experience levels, and more.
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Day and Overnight Hikes: Tonto National Forest
Tony Padegimas
The Tonto National Forest in central Arizona is one of the largest (2.8 million acres) and most popular (approximately 6 million visitors a year) forests in the United States. Within this territory, visitors find six separate ecosystems from Sonoran desert lowlands around Phoenix to pine forested mountain peaks, all part of the convoluted topography that left this area one of the last in the west to be truly settled. Parts of it are specifically unsettled, for the Tonto includes eight designated wilderness areas including one of the largest in the country (Mazazatl Wilderness) and one of the most popular (Superstition Wilderness).
Much of what is really worth discovering in the Tonto National Forest can only be reached by foot. Wilderness boundaries and the sheer ruggedness of the terrain mandate that visitors get out of the car and lace up their boots to explore the numerous high peaks, deep gorges, babbling river beds, near silent deserts, hundred year old mining camps and thousand year old native American settlements scattered widely across this vast national forest.
Winding through all of these rugged wonders are more than 900 miles of trails. This guide follows the best of them, representing each of the Tonto’s unique areas.
Some are well known, such as the Highline trail, which winds across the 2000’ escarpment of the Mogollon rim for 79 miles, or the Lost Dutchman trail through the wild and weird Superstition Mountains. Some are known only by numbers, or faint lines on old maps. While the Highline Trail offers panoramic vistas of the entire Tonto Basin, Jacob’s Crosscut Trail offers a vista of metropolitan Phoenix. Other hiking trails tunnel through thick brush or squeeze through claustrophobic slot canyons.
Many of these trails are as obvious as sidewalks, but a few are trace routes marked only by instinct and an occasional pile of rocks.
Whether you’re looking for an easy hike to show your relatives from back east what real cactus looks like, or an epic journey through the backcountry that will test your feet and your nerves, this guide can tell you where to start, and what to expect.
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Day and Overnight Hikes: Tonto National Forest (with pdf bundle)
Tony Padegimas
*This is a special bundled digital edition of this book. Buy the book at full price and get instant access to a downloadable pdf version. So it's two copies for the price of one!*
The Tonto National Forest in central Arizona is one of the largest (2.8 million acres) and most popular (approximately 6 million visitors a year) forests in the United States. Within this territory, visitors find six separate ecosystems from Sonoran desert lowlands around Phoenix to pine forested mountain peaks, all part of the convoluted topography that left this area one of the last in the west to be truly settled. Parts of it are specifically unsettled, for the Tonto includes eight designated wilderness areas including one of the largest in the country (Mazazatl Wilderness) and one of the most popular (Superstition Wilderness).
Much of what is really worth discovering in the Tonto National Forest can only be reached by foot. Wilderness boundaries and the sheer ruggedness of the terrain mandate that visitors get out of the car and lace up their boots to explore the numerous high peaks, deep gorges, babbling river beds, near silent deserts, hundred year old mining camps and thousand year old native American settlements scattered widely across this vast national forest. Winding through all of these rugged wonders are more than 900 miles of trails.
This guide follows the best of them, representing each of the Tonto’s unique areas. Some are well known, such as the Highline trail, which winds across the 2000’ escarpment of the Mogollon rim for 79 miles, or the Lost Dutchman trail through the wild and weird Superstition Mountains.
Some are known only by numbers, or faint lines on old maps. While the Highline Trail offers panoramic vistas of the entire Tonto Basin, Jacob’s Crosscut Trail offers a vista of metropolitan Phoenix. Other hiking trails tunnel through thick brush or squeeze through claustrophobic slot canyons.
Many of these trails are as obvious as sidewalks, but a few are trace routes marked only by instinct and an occasional pile of rocks. Whether you’re looking for an easy hike to show your relatives from back east what real cactus looks like, or an epic journey through the backcountry that will test your feet and your nerves, this guide can tell you where to start, and what to expect. So grab your hiking boots and get out on the trail.
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Day and Section Hikes: John Muir Trail, 2nd edition
Declared as one of the top five hiking trails on the planet by National Geographic's Adventure magazine, the John Muir Trail (JMT) runs a spectacular 211 miles from fabled Yosemite Valley to the foot of Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48. Along the way from Yosemite, the JMT takes in Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks, the Inyo National Forest, and the Devils Postpile National Monument. The only way to experience this world-class trail is by foot, and this new edition of Day and Section Hikes: John Muir Trail, by Kathleen Dodge Doherty and Jordan Summers is here to guide you the entire way.
The section hiking chapter includes user-friendly information on coordinating transit, detailed altitude profiles, where to stay, how to prepare, and more, appealing to a wider variety of readers than the current thru-hiking guides on the market.
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Dream Hikes Coast to Coast
Jack Bennett
Dream Hikes Coast to Coast has been years in the making. Jack Bennett, in his extensive travels throughout America, has always wondered which hikes were the very best our country had to offer. So in April of 2000, he began his quest to identify and hike the finest hikes in America. He sent out hundreds of surveys, conducted on-line forums, and carefully compiled the results. He then traveled the breadth of America to hike and qualify the hikes that had been proposed. Sometimes the hikes met expectations, and sometimes they did not. After seven years and thousands of miles of travel, Bennett narrowed the list to 30.
What qualifies a hike to be one of America's "best"?
Each hike in this book follows a maintained, or at least well-established trail, each is non-technical, and although some are long, each can be achieved in a single day. But much more than this, each hike is significant in its beauty or its impact. In a word, each hike is in some way memorable. The author shares with the reader the intimate details of each hike, not just routine directions and statistics, but how the hike looked and felt; what weather and animals were encountered; the emotional impact of every event and panorama.
Each hike is accompanied by a map that shows the trailhead, route, significant features, and topographic landmarks.
Key points along the way are located. Weather, native wildlife, camping, lodging, fees, and contact information are presented for each hike. The book also includes valuable advice and information about hike preparation and safety, how to plan for weather extremes, animal encounters, accidents, stream crossings, fatigue and other factors.
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Easy Hikes Close to Home: Atlanta (Paperback)
Randy and Pam Golden
Day hiking in Atlanta and the surrounding areas has never been better — or easier. This guide, compiled by avid hikers Randy and Pam Golden, introduces residents and visitors to the area’s best easy day treks. Carefully researched on foot, and filled with detailed trail notes, the book helps novice hikers discover their options with concise at-a-glance information highlighting factors such as location, access, directions, distance, and scenery. Included are both newly established trails and older trails ripe for rediscovery.
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