• Hiking Marin: 141 Great Hikes in Marin County

    Marin County has the finest urban park system in the world, with three national parks, six state parks, and 20 open space areas. Hiking Marin describes in detail 141 hikes, rated for both beauty and difficulty, through these scenic areas, from the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the awe-inspiring redwoods. Each hike notes mileage to each junction and attraction, and includes a 3-D shaded relief map showing roads, trails, features, and elevations. The book contains suggestions for seasonal hikes as well as appendices that describe plants, animals, and local resources.

    • ASIN: 0961704497
    • ASIN: 0961704497
    • ISBN: 0961704497
    • Brand: Brand: Marin Trails Publishing
    • Manufacturer: Marin Trails Publishing

  • The International Marine Book of Sailing

    Here's the book that can get you sailing in an afternoon and keep you sailing better through a lifetime on the water This is the first sailing book that follows a sailor's ideal learning curve. Rather than tell you all about sail trim or anchoring in a single chapter, Robby Robinson tells you what you need to know when you want to know it. From the absolute basics to the most advanced techniques, the International Marine Book of Sailing is highly accessible--and informative--at every level. More than 500 pages and 1,000 color photos and illustrations. Covers everything from high-performance an... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0070532257
    • ASIN: 0070532257
    • ISBN: 0070532257
    • Brand: Robinson, Robby
    • Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

  • Maneuver and Dock Your Sailboat Under Power: High Winds, Current, Tight Marina, Backing In? No Problems!

    If you skipper a sailboat, you know the inherent dangers of docking and maneuvering in a tight marina with high winds and current. Just one ding can cost hundreds of dollars and worse than that, major embarrassment.The experts at NauticEd offer a painless solution with this concise series of practice exercises using real maneuvering techniques --with clear explanations on how you can always be in full control or your boat in the marina. Once you master these exercises, you will confidently maneuver your sailboat in any marina in the world under whatever conditions are thrown at you.Grab this b... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1944824065
    • ASIN: 1944824065
    • ISBN: 9781944824068
    • Manufacturer: Seahorse

  • Frommer's Maui day by day (Day by Day Guides)

    Portable, up-to-date, and to-the-point, Frommer’s Maui day by day is all about maximizing the time you have to spend in this enchanting Hawaiian paradise. This itinerary-based book, written by long-time resident, Shannon Wianecki, hits all of Maui’s highlights―and its hidden gems―with plans crafted for visitors with a variety of needs and interests. Whether you want to catch a sunrise atop a volcano, swim in secluded waterfall pools, dine on ultra-gourmet island cuisine, golf your way around Maui or stroll through bamboo forests, this guide is for you.Inside the guide:Full-color photos... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1628873701
    • ASIN: 1628873701
    • ISBN: 1628873701
    • Manufacturer: FrommerMedia

  • 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
    • ASIN: 1583551905
    • ISBN: 1583551905
    • Brand: Globe Pequot
    • Size: One Size
    • Manufacturer: NBN Press

  • National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of Canada, 2nd Edition

    This completely updated guidebook shows you how to make the most out of your visit to Canada’s 47 gorgeous national parks, just in time for Canada’s 150th birthday—from Cape Breton Highlands to Banff to Pacific Rim National Park Preserve, plus the five newest additions: Nááts'ihch'oh National Park Reserve, Mealy Mountains, Rouge Urban, Qausuittuq, and Sable Island National Park Reserve of Canada. Written by national park experts who know the parks inside out, chock-full of handy, practical information, and beautifully illustrated with stunning photography and one-of-a-kind maps prepare... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1426217560
    • ASIN: 1426217560
    • ISBN: 1426217560
    • Brand: National Geographic Society
    • Manufacturer: National Geographic

  • Hike San Francisco: Best Day Hikes in the Golden Gate Parklands and Around the City

    When John McKinney says, 'Take a hike!' you know it will be a good one.Easy-to-use guide to the best hikes in and around San Francisco. Complete with colorful stories, trusted trail accounts, clear maps and directions.Hikes feature waterfalls, wildflowers, breathtaking views, and more.Proud residents love it and San Francisco is everybody's favorite city to visitóespecially if you like to hike! Explore the Golden Gate national parklands including the Presidio, Land's End and the Marin Headlands. Discover Angel Island, mighty Mount Tamalpais, and the ancient redwoods in Muir Woods. Amazing hik... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0934161836
    • ASIN: 0934161836
    • ISBN: 0934161836
    • Manufacturer: The Trailmaster/Olympus Press

  • Golden Gate Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Walk and Bike in San Francisco and Marin

    Trailblazer is the only outdoor adventure guide that details all the parks and wild lands north and south of the Golden Gate—in San Francisco and Marin. With more than 200 photographs and concisely written histories and cultural tidbits, Trailblazer gives travelers a unique look at both parklands and towns alike. You’ll get to know the place—and to share the author’s love for it. First-time visitors to the Bay Area will have a trusty guide to hit the highlights; life-long residents are guaranteed to find new ways to make weekends more exciting. Inside are clear directions for more than... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0967007275
    • ASIN: 0967007275
    • ISBN: 0967007275
    • Brand: Brand: Diamond Valley Company
    • Manufacturer: Diamond Valley Company

  • 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 “bi... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1599214873
    • ASIN: 1599214873
    • ISBN: 1599214873
    • Brand: Larsen, Matt
    • Manufacturer: Globe Pequot Press

  • Waterfall Hikes of North Georgia

    Jim Parham recommends 60 hikes to over 200 waterfalls in this hiking guide, which covers cascades―from famous, to obscure and remote―in wilderness areas, national forests, state parks, land trusts, and wildlife management areas. Routes range from easy strolls to 12 rugged miles, and each entry includes complete driving and hiking directions, distance and estimated hiking time, maps and elevation profile, trailhead GPS coordinates, and a description and photograph of each waterfall.

    • ASIN: 1889596221
    • ASIN: 1889596221
    • ISBN: 1889596221
    • Brand: Milestone Press
    • Size: One Size
    • Manufacturer: Milestone Press

  • Thru Hiker's Guide to America: 25 Incredible Trails You Can Hike in One to Eight Weeks (Thru-Hiker's Handbooks)

    If you dream of tackling the Appalachian, Continental Divide, or Pacific Crest trails and lack the time or resources for a 2,000-mile-plus journey, the Thru Hiker's Guide to America provides a cache of manageable alternatives. Here are 25 beautiful trails that can be hiked during one to eight weeks. From Washington's 95-mile Wonderland Trail to the 1,300-mile Florida Trail, this thoroughly-researched guide covers the entire spectrum of North American geography, climate, and terrain. Whether you're looking for rimrock or alpine meadows, seaside or desert, Thru Hiker's Guide to America will have... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0071433643
    • ASIN: 0071433643
    • ISBN: 9780071433648
    • Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

  • They Shoot Canoes, Don't They?

    With tongue pressed firmly in cheek and a gentle but penetrating eye for human foibles, Patrick F. McManus celebrates the hidden pleasures, unappreciated lore, and opportunities for disaster to be found in the recreations of camping, hunting, and fishing in his hilarious collection They Shoot Canoes, Don’t They?Gathered here for the reader’s edification are such treasures as the true but little known story of the discovery of the efficacy of live bait by Genghis Khan’s chef, an examination of the precarious and perhaps fanatical expertise required for ice fishing, and a consideration of ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0805000305
    • ASIN: 0805000305
    • ISBN: 9780805000306
    • Manufacturer: Holt Paperbacks

  • Surfing Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Wave Riding

    Expert instruction you need to take your skills from kook to boss Author John Robison uses hundreds of pictures-- comical, cartoon-like drawings--to clearly illustrate every aspect of surfing: wave dynamics, riding techniques, etiquette, logistics, and more. This entertaining, easy-to-understand visual presentation makes it easy for you to pick up his techniques and use them on the waves. Robison covers every aspect of the sport, from paddling out through the surf zone and catching and riding that first wave to nose riding, acrobatics, shortboard riding, and to equipment repairs.

    • ASIN: 007147742X
    • ASIN: 007147742X
    • ISBN: 007147742X
    • Brand: International Marine Ragged Mountain Press
    • Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

  • Hiking Marin: 133 Great Hikes in Marin County

    More than 5 million people visit Marin County each year to enjoy the area's parks and open spaces. With a relief map for each hike, here are 133 tested trails in favorite spots like Mount Tamalpais, Muir Woods, Point Reyes, and Angel Island for hikers of every level.

    • ASIN: 0961704489
    • ASIN: 0961704489
    • ISBN: 0961704489
    • Brand: Brand: Martin Pr
    • Manufacturer: Martin Trails Pub

  • The Backpacker's Handbook, 4th Edition

    What you need to know before you hit the trails Whether you are backpacking for the first time or a veteran follower of the trails, this enormously practical guide includes everything you need to know, from essential techniques such as map and compass work to the skills needed for more remote wilderness journeys. The Backpacker's Handbook also gives you the latest information on gear. You'll find the last word on: How to choose packs and footwear―and make sure they fit What clothing to take on the trail Tents, tarps, stoves, water purifiers, and other gear GPS, cell phones, and other electr... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 007175489X
    • UPC: 783324927559
    • ASIN: 007175489X
    • ISBN: 9780071754897
    • Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

  • Hiking Waterfalls in Georgia and South Carolina : A Guide to the States' Best Waterfall Hikes

    A beautiful, full-color guidebook to more than 50 of the best waterfall hikes in South Carolina and Georgia. Many of the hikes and waterfalls are located along the border between the two states, within easy

    • UPC: 16466800
    • Model: 601788

  • Moon California Hiking : The Complete Guide to 1,000 of the Best Hikes in the Golden State

    Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and head out to discover the best hiking trails in the Golden State with Moon California Hiking.A Hike for Everyone: Pick the right hike for you, from breathtaking

    • UPC: 47873018

  • Moon pacific northwest hiking : the complete guide to more than 900 of the best hikes in washington: 9781598800999

    Outdoorsmen Sean Patrick Hill and Scott Leonard know the best hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest, including the Oregon Coast, Puget Sound, and the Columbia River Gorge. Hill and Leonard provide easy-to-follow maps, driving directions,

    • UPC: 13034145

  • Hiking Waterfalls in North Carolina : A Guide to the State's Best Waterfall Hikes

    A beautiful, full-color guidebook to more than 150 of the best waterfall hikes in North

    • UPC: 16466801

  • AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Washington, D.C. : Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in Maryland, Virginia, and the Nation's Capital

    Fully revised and updated, this guide to 50 of the best hikes in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia that can be completed in less than a day. From the ancient rock faces of Calvert Cliffs

    • UPC: 53850071

  • Best Easy Day Hikes Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks

    "The best day hikes in Zion and Bryce National Parks, including maps and mile-by-mile hike

    • UPC: 23781678
    • Model: 790138

  • Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon : A Guide to the State's Best Waterfall Hikes

    "This beautiful, full-color guidebook features 64 of the best waterfall hikes in the Beaver

    • UPC: 28978993

  • Best Easy Day Hikes Sedona

    A guide to 30 of the best day hikes in the Sedona area. Accurate maps and detailed directions make this conveniently pocket-sized handbook both easy to use and

    • UPC: 10599603
    • Rating: 4.0

  • Hiking waterfalls in new england : a guide to the region's best waterfall hikes: 9780762786855

    Hiking Waterfalls in New England includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the area. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates.Hiking

    • UPC: 28985432

  • 50 best short hikes in utah's national parks: 9780899979120

    Utah's five national parks--Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion--hold some of the most awe-inspiring geology on the planet. Each park offers visitors the dramatic scenery that invites exploration and discovery.In 50 Best Short Hikes

    • UPC: 972434627

  • Hiking Cataract Falls Trail Loop in Marin County, Fairfax, CA (San Francisco Bay Area Hikes)

    Best hiking trail in Marin county, CA

    California Coastal Trail - Marin Headlands