White Mountain Guide: AMC's Comprehensive Guide to Hiking Trails in the White Mountain National Forest
White Mountain Guide: AMC's Comprehensive Guide to Hiking Trails in the White Mountain National Forest
Now in print for 110 years, hikers have relied on AMC's White Mountain Guide for two centuries. This guidebook is the most trusted resource for the hiking trails of the magnificent White Mountain National Forest and surrounding regions. The thirtieth edition has been thoroughly updated and revised with accurate descriptions of over 500 trails, six topographic maps with trail segment mileage, trip planning and safety information, and a checklist of New England's Four-Thousand Footers. Now with an easier to navigate interior layout and icons, trip planning is a cinch. With expert advice and trail coverage, this comprehensive guide is the perfect companion for planning a hike. Whether it's a day trip to stunning waterfalls, a backpacking adventure in the Great Gulf Wilderness, or Mount Washington, the White Mountain Guide is the only resource you need for your adventures in the White Mountains. ALSO AVAILABLE AMC's Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains, 3rd Edition by Robert N. BuchsbaumISBN-13: 978-1-628420-28-9 Passport to AMC's High Huts in the White Mountains by Ty WivellISBN-13: 978-1-934028-49-0 AMC's Best Backpacking in New England, 2nd Edition by Matt HeidISBN-13: 978-1-934028-90-2
- ASIN: 1934028851
- ISBN: 1934028851
- Brand: Globe Pequot Press
- Size: One Size
- Manufacturer: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Day Hikes Around Bozeman, Montana
Day Hikes Around Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, Montana is a mountain community steeped in history and surrounded by stunning landscape. The city lies between the Gallatin and Yellowstone River valleys amidst several mountain ranges. The fantastic scenery combined with national forests, wilderness areas, and an outdoor-oriented community make the hiking in this area superb. Day Hikes Around Bozeman, Montana has won awards from both the Northwest Outdoor Writers Association and the Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers. Now in its fourth edition, the book includes 110 of the best day hikes in a straight-forward, hassle-free guide aimed to get you on the trails. These hikes explore the mountain ranges and valleys that converge around Bozeman, including the Bridgers, Gallatin Canyon, the Spanish Peaks, the Gallatin Range, and Paradise Valley. Many trails are located with the city itself, which boasts a thriving community trail system and an active liberal-arts college. The Gallatin National Forest, part of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem that stretches to Bozeman, spreads across 1.8-million acres and six mountain ranges around the city. Trail highlights include waterfalls, alpine lakes, sweeping overlooks, valleys surrounded by craggy peaks, petrified forests, historic sites, and the soothing sound of creeks tumbling through forested canyons. Companion guides include Day Hikes In Yellowstone National Park and Day Hikes In the Beartooth Mountains.
- ASIN: 1573420638
- ISBN: 1573420638
- Brand: Globe Pequot Press
- Size: One Size
- Manufacturer: Day Hike Books
AMC's Best Backpacking in New England: A Guide To 37 Of The Best Multiday Trips From Maine To Connecticut
AMC's Best Backpacking in New England: A Guide To 37 Of The Best Multiday Trips From Maine To Connecticut
From the Maine Woods to the White Mountains to Cape Cod, New England's wildest and least-touched trails offer spectacular adventures for backpackers of every skill level. Now fully updated, this three-season guidebook from the trusted publisher of the White Mountain Guide will lead you to 37 of the best backpacking expeditions in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Each trip features turn-by-turn directions, basic topographic maps, camping options, and more. This edition includes new trips, including the New England National Scenic Trail and Grafton Loop Trail. Whether you're looking for an easy two-day trip or hoping to tackle Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness, this is an essential tool for finding the most exciting New England backpacking experiences.
- ASIN: 1934028908
- ISBN: 1934028908
- Brand: Globe Pequot Press
- Size: One Size
- Manufacturer: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Edible Wild Plants: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species (Outdoor Skills and Preparedness)
Edible Wild Plants: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species (Outdoor Skills and Preparedness)
Some wild edible plants have poisonous look-alikes, and it is important to know the difference when harvesting. Edible Wild Plants is a simplified guide to familiar and widespread species of edible berries, nuts, leaves and roots found in North America. This beautifully illustrated guide identifies over 100 familiar species and includes information on how to harvest their edible parts. It also includes a section on dangerous poisonous plants to avoid that have contact poisons that can blister skin. This convenient guide is a portable source of practical information and ideal for field use. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.com
- ASIN: 1583551271
- ISBN: 1583551271
- Brand: Globe Pequot
- Size: One Size
- Manufacturer: NBN Press
AMC's Best Day Hikes Near New York City: Four-Season Guide To 50 Of The Best Trails In New York, Connecticut, And New Jersey
AMC's Best Day Hikes Near New York City: Four-Season Guide To 50 Of The Best Trails In New York, Connecticut, And New Jersey
You don't have to travel far from New York City to find some of the best day hikes in the Northeast. This guidebook from the Appalachian Mountain Club's Best Day Hikes series takes you to 50 of the best excursions in New York, Connecticut, and northern New Jersey. Perfect for beginners, seasoned hikers, families, tourists, and local residents, AMC's Best Day Hikes Near New York City unveils hidden gems of the New York City metro area. Hike the Palisades Interstate Park, explore the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge, discover the Paugusett State Forest, trek the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt in Long Island, or even ramble through Central Park from end to end – no matter what your ability level, this guide is a must-have resource for an hour or day of adventure. Many hikes in the guide are accessible by public transportation, making it easy for you to get out on the trail.
- ASIN: 193402838X
- ISBN: 9781934028384
- Brand: Globe Pequot Press
- Manufacturer: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
U.S. Military Pocket Survival Guide: Plus Evasion & Recovery
U.S. Military Pocket Survival Guide: Plus Evasion & Recovery
Stranded behind enemy lines? Or in America's wilderness? Reach for the U.S. Military Pocket Survival Guide. A decade after its original publication in 1999, this classic manual―included in the survival kits of all branches of the U.S. military―has now been revised and updated for 2009 by military survival expert Matt Larsen. Every combatant's essential guide to outdoor survival, concealment, movement, improvised communications, and recovery in hostile territory, the U.S. Military Pocket Survival Guide represents an invaluable distillation of the information contained in the survival “bible,” the U.S. Air Force's enormous Search and Rescue Survival Training.
- ASIN: 1599214873
- ISBN: 1599214873
- Brand: Larsen, Matt
- Manufacturer: Globe Pequot Press
Medicinal Plants: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Widespread Species (Outdoor Skills and Preparedness)
Medicinal Plants: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Widespread Species (Outdoor Skills and Preparedness)
This guide describes how to use common wild plants to help treat injuries and backcountry maladies. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 80 familiar species of medicinally relevant, widespread trees, shrubs and wildflowers. The plants are sorted into categories based on the injuries/ailments they can help to alleviate. It also identifies the most commonly encountered noxious plants. This indispensable guide is an excellent source of essential information for hikers and campers of all ages. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.com
- ASIN: 1583551905
- ISBN: 1583551905
- Brand: Globe Pequot
- Size: One Size
- Manufacturer: NBN Press
Animal Tracks: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Familiar North American Species (Wildlife and Nature Identification)
Animal Tracks: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Familiar North American Species (Wildlife and Nature Identification)
Animal Tracks provides a simplified field reference to the tracks, signs and scat of over 65 familiar North American species. Included is a ruler for measuring the tracks. This beautifully illustrated guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.com
- ASIN: 1583550720
- ISBN: 1583550720
- Brand: Globe Pequot
- Size: One Size
- Manufacturer: NBN Press
Day Hikes In Yosemite National Park
Day Hikes In Yosemite National Park
Yosemite is one of the world's most loved national parks. The park lies in central California on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Range. It is best known for Yosemite Valley, with its huge granite monoliths and long waterfalls; the rolling, boulder-strewn meadows along the Tuolumne River; and the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Sierras. More than 90% of Yosemite is roadless wilderness and home to more than 750 miles of trails. This collection of 80 day hikes in and around Yosemite provides access to all of the well-known park features as well as many lesser-known trails and destinations. Highlights include incredible waterfalls, granite monoliths, expansive alpine meadows, giant sequoia groves, and unforgettable views from unique perspectives that are only accessible from the hiking trails. Outstanding scenery surrounds every trail regardless of its difficulty. Companion guides include Day Hikes In Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Day Hikes Around Sonoma County, and Day Hikes Around Napa Valley.
- ASIN: 157342059X
- ISBN: 157342059X
- Brand: Globe Pequot Press
- Manufacturer: Day Hike Books
Best Easy Day Hikes North Cascades (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
Best Easy Day Hikes North Cascades (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
Twenty-two hikes in Washington.
- ASIN: 0762741228
- ISBN: 0762741228
- Brand: Globe Pequot Press
- Manufacturer: Falcon Guides