Best Backpacking In Ohio - April 2024

Edible Wild Plants: A North American Field Guide to Over 200 Natural Foods

“Beautiful color photographs . . . temptingly arranged.”—The Library LetterPlanning an outdoor adventure? Make sure to consult this information-packed and photo-filled North American field guide—arranged by season and region—before you go! Already a huge success in previous editions, this must-have field guide now features a fresh new cover, as well as nearly 400 color photos and detailed information on more than 200 species of edible plants all across North America. With all the plants conveniently organized by season, enthusiasts will find it very simple to locate and identify thei... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1402767153
• ASIN: 1402767153
• ISBN: 1402767153
• Brand: Sterling Publishing Co
• Manufacturer: Sterling

Identifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants in Wild (and Not So Wild) Places

Identifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants in Wild (and Not So Wild) Places shows readers how to find and prepare more than five hundred different plants for nutrition and better health. It includes information on common plants such as mullein (a tea made from the leaves and flowers suppresses a cough), stinging nettle (steam the leaves and you have a tasty dish rich in iron), cattail (cooked stalks taste similar to corn and are rich in protein), and wild apricots (an infusion made with the leaves is good for stomach aches and digestive disorders). More than 260 detailed line dr... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0688114253
• ASIN: 0688114253
• ISBN: 0688114253
• Brand: HarperCollins
• Manufacturer: William Morrow Paperbacks

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in West Virginia: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks from the Allegheny Mountains to the Ohio River (Second Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Lace up your boots, grab this guide, and explore the great outdoors! WV native Leonard Adkins covers 400 miles of trails in this newly revised edition, taking you to Allegheny Mountain summits and back down to the banks of the Ohio River.Explore windswept plains and the hill country’s hidden valleys, amble by rushing streams or crashing waterfalls, and discover many historic sites and Civil War battlefields along the way. 100+ color photos

• ASIN: 1581571747
• ASIN: 1581571747
• ISBN: 9781581571745
• Manufacturer: Countryman Press

Mushrooms: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species (Wildlife and Nature Identification)

When foraging for wild mushrooms, it is critical to be able to positively identify edible and poisonous species. Mushrooms is your guide to familiar, widespread North American species. This beautifully illustrated pocket guide highlights over 60 familiar edible species and 14 poisonous species and includes tips on identifying and harvesting wild mushrooms. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding 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: 1583551824
• ASIN: 1583551824
• ISBN: 9781583551820
• Brand: POCKET NATURALIST
• Size: One Size
• Manufacturer: NBN Press

Trees of North America: A Guide to Field Identification, Revised and Updated (Golden Field Guide from St. Martin's Press)

Smell the bark of the aromatic Sassafras. Wonder at the Lodgepole Pine, whose heat-activated cones reseed forests destroyed by fire. Search for the Sugar Maple, whose foliage blazes red and yellow in autumn. North America's trees rank among nature's most awesome creations. This premier field guide features all characteristics-tree shape, bark, leaf, flower, fruit and twig-for quick identification, making it a superior choice for trail walks, creating displays, and scientific or commercial needs.-All of North America in one volume-Over 730 species in 76 families and 160 range maps-Native specie... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1582380929
• ASIN: 1582380929
• ISBN: 1582380929
• Brand: Brockman, Christian Frank/ Merrilees, Rebecca (ILT)/ Zim, Herbert Spencer (EDT)/ Latimer, Jonathan P
• Manufacturer: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press

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. Mad... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1583551271
• ASIN: 1583551271
• ISBN: 1583551271
• Brand: Globe Pequot
• Size: One Size
• Manufacturer: NBN Press

50 More Hikes in Ohio (50 Hikes Series)

This companion volume to Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Ohio showcases even more hiking opportunities in the Buckeye State. This all-new guide ranges the length and breadth of Ohio to describe hikes in dozens of state parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, forests, and national recreation areas. The author has chosen many of his favorite hikes, including: the Ledges trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Slate Run Metro Park in central Ohio, the Nature Conservancy's Edge of Appalachia Preserve in Adams County, Sandusky State Scenic River trail in north central Ohio, the Vermillion River trail... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0881504475
• ASIN: 0881504475
• ISBN: 0881504475
• Brand: Symantec
• Manufacturer: Countryman Press

Hiking and Backpacking (Outdoor Adventures Series)

Through Hiking and Backpacking, you can-discover the essentials to prepare for your adventure, -learn the basic skills and techniques from master teachers, -find tips and insights regarding equipment and gear, -test your knowledge with questions at the end of each chapter, and -learn to use the Web to find great trails and adventures.Hiking and backpacking are great leisure-time activities. But before heading out, you need to know how to ensure a safe, environmentally sound, and enjoyable hiking and backpacking experience. Hiking and Backpacking covers all that, and much more! Through this boo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0736068015
• UPC: 000736068015
• ASIN: 0736068015
• ISBN: 0736068015
• Brand: Brand: Human Kinetics
• Manufacturer: Human Kinetics

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Ohio: Day Hikes & Backpacking Trips in the Buckeye State (Third Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

In this completely revised edition of 50 Hikes in Ohio, veteran hiker and author Ralph Ramey revisits old favorite trails to discover changes that have been made to them through the years. He describes exiting walks in ten new trails that reflect his love of hiking in special natural settings around the Buckeye State. Walks through remnant prairies and an area of drifting sand dunes, a climb to a dolomite promontory, and a hike though a deep deciduous forest are among the new trekking adventures that Ramey describes in detail in this update of his classic hiking guide. 50 black-and-white photo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0881507296
• ASIN: 0881507296
• ISBN: 9780881507294
• Brand: W.W. Norton & Co
• Manufacturer: Countryman Press

Hiking the Big South Fork

Now in its third edition, Hiking the Big South Fork is packed with up-to-date information on the trails of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Tennessee and Kentucky. The book combines numerous details about the natural history of the area with fascinating tidbits of folklore and legend to provide an interpretive guide to the trails. The authors have walked, measured, and rated every hiking trail, and, for this edition, they include information about trails in the adjoining Pickett State Park and Forest.The book features detailed maps; checklists of mammals, birds, and wil... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1572330317
• ASIN: 1572330317
• ISBN: 1572330317
• Brand: U Of Chicago
• Size: One Size
• Manufacturer: Univ of Tennessee Pr

50 Hikes in Ohio: Day Hikes and Backpacks Throughout the Buckeye State (Fifty Hikes Series)

A lot of hiking can be found in a state as diverse and as committed to preserving its natural heritage as Ohio. In an extensive system of state parks, wildlife areas, natural preserves, and historic sites - not to mention the state-long Buckeye Trail - you will find trails that follow old wagon roads, primitive game paths, and abandoned railroad beds. The 50 hikes in this guide are grouped geographically and range over the entire state, from the rugged Appalachian plateau of Shawnee Forest in the south to the Ottawa Wildlife Refuge on the shores of Lake Erie. Even if you live in one of Ohio's ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0881504017
• ASIN: 0881504017
• ISBN: 0881504017
• Brand: Brand: Backcountry Guides
• Manufacturer: Countryman Pr

Israel National Trail and the Jerusalem Trail (Hike the Land of Israel)

This is the full guide to the Israel National Trail [INT] and the Jerusalem Trail. The Israel National Trail is one of the most exciting hikes in the world, expanding over 1000 kilometres from the north to the south of Israel. You can hike its entire length, or just selected sections of your choice. It is the ultimate Israeli hiking experience, and now you can do it easily with the guide that simply has all you need. This full and comprehensive guide includes 61 topographical maps (1:50,000), 13 road maps (1:250,000) and 7 maps of Jerusalem (1:15,000). All the maps are in English. The guide of... [Read More]

• ASIN: 9659124945
• ASIN: 9659124945
• ISBN: 9659124945
• Manufacturer: Eshkol Publishing

Long-Distance Hiking: Lessons from the Appalachian Trail

Blending sage advice with personal experiences and anecdotes, this unconventional book is an unusually thoughtful account of long-distance trekking on the Appalachian Trail. Mueser draws upon interviews and questionnaire data gathered from over 100 long distance hikers hoofing it through the Applachian Mountains.

• ASIN: 0070444587
• ASIN: 0070444587
• ISBN: 0070444587
• Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

The Outward Bound Backpacker's Handbook

• ASIN: 1558219412
• ASIN: 1558219412
• ISBN: 1567315801
• Brand: Globe Pequot Press
• Manufacturer: Lyons Press

Appalachian Trail Guide to North Carolina, Georgia/Includes 3 Maps: From Davenport Gap, North Carolina, to Springer Mountain, Georgia, Including the ... National Park (Appalachina Trail Guide, 10.)

hiking guide

• ASIN: 0917953789
• ASIN: 0917953789
• ISBN: 0917953789
• Brand: Brand: Appalachian Trail Conference
• Manufacturer: Appalachian Trail Conference

Hiking Ohio: 9781450412537

A complete guide to 83 scenic day hikes in the Buckeye State. Categorized by geographic regions, each includes a description of the topography, flora, fauna, and climate. Descriptions of parks and preserves cover estimated distance,

• UPC: 29510750
• Rating: 3.818

Unsolved Murders and Disappearances in Northeast Ohio

9781467117975

• UPC: 47402107

12 Days of Christmas in Ohio (Board Book)

Megan writes a letter home each of the twelve days she spends exploring the state of Indiana at Christmastime, as her cousin Matt shows her everything from Amish buggies to speeding snowmobilers. Includes facts about

• UPC: 56088161

World War II in Medina County, Ohio

"Discover the story of the remarkable people of Medina County, Ohio, and their efforts during World War

• UPC: 32976398

Lydia's Charm : An Amish Widow Starts Over in Charm, Ohio

Come to Ohio's Amish Country along with Lydia King, a widowed mother, who moves to the village of Charm and attracts a secret

• UPC: 437779593
• Color: Black
• Rating: 4.222

Backpacking in Michigan

The complete and indispensable illustrated guide to long walks, overnight hikes, and wilderness treks in

• UPC: 7722923
• Model: Backpacking in Michigan
• Color: MixedOther

Best of One Tank Trips : Great Getaway Ideas in and Around Ohio

Discover the best and most unusual getaway ideas in and around Ohio! Popular TV travel reporter Neil Zurcher has driven more than a million miles to find fun and offbeat attractions, including quirky museums, one-of-a-kind

• UPC: 52891779

Historical Account of Bouquet's Expedition Against the Ohio Indians, in 1764. with Preface by Francis Parkman ... and a Translation of Dumas' Biographical Sketch of General Bouquet

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits,

• UPC: 284050949

Ohio Valley Genealogies, Realting Chiefly to Families in Harrison, Belmont and Jefferson Counties, Ohio, and Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette Coun

Ohio Valley Genealogies Relating Chiefly to Families in Harrison, Belmont,

• UPC: 53694585

Deer Hunting in Ohio

Ohio has nurtured some of the most celebrated deer-hunting ground in the country, with a deer population of about 650,000 and well over 400,000 sportsmen pursuing them. From the heyday of the Native American deer

• UPC: 15132058