• 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago: Including Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana

    It’s Time to Take a Hike in Spectacular Chicago! The best way to experience Chicagoland is by hiking it! Get outdoors with Illinois author Ted Villaire as he helps you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of the city. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Go bird-watching at Goose Lake Prairie. Immerse yourself in history along the I&M Canal Trail. Experience breathtaking views from secluded Lake Michigan beaches. Marvel at the... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1634040864
    • ASIN: 1634040864
    • ISBN: 1634040864
    • Manufacturer: Menasha Ridge Press

  • Hiking Illinois: Featuring 107 Day Hikes! (America's Best Day Hiking)

    Hiking Illinois is your complete guide to 107 of the most scenic day hikes within the Land of Lincoln. No matter what region you wish to explore or how easy or hard a trek you want, this handy guide will lead you to the right trail.In this one-of-a-kind resource, you'll find the following features:- Detailed descriptions of every hike, in every region, including special points of interest, estimated hiking time and distance, and difficulty ratings for each trail- Phone numbers and Web sites, park hours and rules, and available facilities for 60 of the state's most scenic sites - Easy-to-read m... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0736074740
    • ASIN: 0736074740
    • ISBN: 9780736074742
    • Brand: Human Kinetics
    • Manufacturer: Human Kinetics

  • Best Rail Trails Illinois: More than 40 Rail Trails throughout the State (Best Rail Trails Series)


    • ASIN: B003MUAKRS
    • ASIN: B003MUAKRS
    • Manufacturer: Falcon Guides

  • National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 7th Edition

    This fully revised edition of the best-selling North American bird field guide is the most up-to-date guide on the market. Perfect for beginning to advanced birders, it is the only book organized to match the latest American Ornithological Society taxonomy.With more than 2.75 million copies in print, this perennial bestseller is the most frequently updated of all North American bird field guides. Filled with hand-painted illustrations from top nature artists (including the ever-popular hummingbird), this latest edition is poised to become an instant must-have for every serious birder in the Un... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1426218354
    • ASIN: 1426218354
    • ISBN: 1426218354
    • Brand: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
    • Manufacturer: National Geographic

  • National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America (National Geographic Backyard Guides)

    Essential for the millions of Americans who watch and feed birds in their backyards—whether experienced birders or new birding enthusiasts—from the experts at National Geographic and co-author of the popular and perennial best seller Field Guide to the Birds of North America. No matter where you live—in the country, city, a high-rise or house—this handy guide will quench your curiosity about the feathered creatures in your midst. It features 150 of the most common and interesting birds likely to be observed at backyard feeders, nesting nearby or just migrating through. An indispensab... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1426207204
    • ASIN: 1426207204
    • ISBN: 1426207204
    • Brand: Louise Zemaitis
    • Manufacturer: National Geographic

  • Midwest Foraging: 115 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Burdock to Wild Peach (Regional Foraging Series)

    “This full color guide makes foraging accessible for beginners and is a reliable source for advanced foragers.” —Edible Chicago The Midwest offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Lisa Rose as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Midwest Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and saf... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1604695315
    • UPC: 884631483513
    • ASIN: 1604695315
    • ISBN: 1604695315
    • Brand: Timber Press
    • Manufacturer: Timber Press

  • Kaufman Field Guide to Nature of the Midwest (Kaufman Field Guides)

    The only field guide to bring along to identify the birds, mammals, trees, wildflowers, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish, spiders, mushrooms, ferns, rocks, and sky of the MidwestEven if we focus on certain things in the outdoors, most of us are curious about everything else that might turn up. Serious birders, botanists, and entomologists all have their specialized guides, but this book is the guide to “everything else"—the one guide to take when you go out for a walk. Wow, that’s a cool-looking mushroom. Wonder what it is. Hey, look at that weird insect.Birds, mammals, trees, wildfl... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0618456945
    • ASIN: 0618456945
    • ISBN: 0618456945
    • Brand: Houghton Mifflin Peterson Books
    • Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin

  • Mushrooms of the Upper Midwest: A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms (Mushroom Guides)

    Hundreds of full-color photos with easy-to-understand text make this a great visual guide to learning about nearly 400 species of common wild mushrooms found in the Upper Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The species (from Morel Mushrooms to Shelf Mushrooms) are organized by shape, then by color, so you can identify them by their visual characteristics. Plus, with the Top Edibles and Top Toxics sections, you'll begin to learn which are the edible wild mushrooms. The information in the book, written by Teresa Marrone an... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1591934176
    • ASIN: 1591934176
    • ISBN: 1591934176
    • Brand: Adventure Publications Inc.
    • Manufacturer: Adventure Publications

  • Fifty Nature Walks in Southern Illinois

    Book by McPherson, Alan

    • ASIN: 1889899062
    • ASIN: 1889899062
    • ISBN: 1889899062
    • Brand: Brand: Cache River Pr
    • Manufacturer: Cache River Pr

  • Best Hikes Near Chicago (Best Hikes Near Series)


    • ASIN: B006MQ2WKC
    • ASIN: B006MQ2WKC
    • Manufacturer: Falcon Guides

  • Wild Roads Washington: 80 Scenic Drives to Camping, Hiking Trails, and Adventures

    This choose-your-own-adventure guidebook is the first of its kind to take take the easy hike offroading--and up forest roads into the lush landscape of Washington State. Most forest roads in Washington climb almost as high as some of the trails, providing vistas almost as good as those reached by foot. Featuring 75 roads throughout the state, the author outlines hikes off of each route, whether you want to start by foot at the bottom or closer to the peak. Some of these roads are paved and designated Forest Highways, while others are rough, single-lane routes where wildlife and scenery outnumb... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1570618151
    • ASIN: 1570618151
    • ISBN: 1570618151
    • Manufacturer: Sasquatch Books

  • Best Hikes with Dogs Arizona

    * Guidebook to 75 dog-suitable trails throughout the Arizona -- many accessible from urban areas* How to keep your dog safe, healthy, and hydrated in Arizona's arid climate* What to pack for your dog: the Ten Canine Essentials and the doggy first aid kit Renée Guillory and her canine companion, Artemis, have hiked more than 700 miles together in Arizona. Now they share their favorite trails, presented through dog-centric eyes. On most trails, you'll encounter few people to dodge. Most hikes offer shade, if not water, to help keep your dog cool in extreme Arizona conditions. The trails in Best... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0898869692
    • ASIN: 0898869692
    • ISBN: 0898869692
    • Brand: Brand: Mountaineers Books
    • Manufacturer: Mountaineers Books

  • Illinois Atlas and Gazetteer

    Delorme, a travel planning resource. More than just a great place to purchase DeLorme mapping software, the earth mate GPS and Atlas & gazetteers for every state. You'll find a rich assortment of travel planning items, guide books, globes, maps and atlases covering the entire world. Plus geography-related gift items for travelers, perfect for graduation, retirement, father's day, and holiday gifts.

    • ASIN: 0899333214
    • UPC: 019916003210
    • ASIN: 0899333214
    • ISBN: 9780899333212
    • Brand: Delorme
    • Size: ILLINOIS
    • Manufacturer: Delorme

  • Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles With Jesus

    You might reasonably wonder why anyone would shoulder a heavy backpack, grab a walking stick and hike across Spain. Whatever happened to planes, trains and automobiles? But Father Dave Pivonka knew that the Camino—the ancient pilgrim path to the tomb of Saint James the Apostle in Santiago—offered an opportunity to focus on God in the stripped-down environment typical of the religious journey known as a pilgrimage. Father Dave takes you along with him, eager to show that God wants to take care of you whether or not you can see down the road or, if tired and sore, you're tempted to quit. Hi... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 086716882X
    • ASIN: 086716882X
    • ISBN: 086716882X
    • Manufacturer: Franciscan Media

  • Best Easy Day Hikes Springfield, Illinois (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

    For more than a decade, Best Easy Day Hikes has been one of FalconGuides’ most popular series. Small enough to fit in a back pocket, each guide describes approximately 20 to 30 easy-to-follow scenic trails in and around national parks, cities and urban areas, and popular outdoor destinations across America. From Anchorage to Atlanta, the North Cascades to Northeast New Jersey, these guides take hikers and nature lovers to the best – and easiest – trails, whether in their own backyards or in and around their favorite vacation destinations. Happy Trails! Each guide features:Concise descri... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B00MVOBBBA
    • ASIN: B00MVOBBBA
    • Manufacturer: Falcon Guides

  • Hiking Illinois - 2nd Edition

    This updated edition of Hiking Illinois provides you with essential information on hiking regulations, facts for the state's scenic parks, easy-to-read maps for every trail, and much more! No matter what part of the Land

    • UPC: 10735321

  • Best Easy Day Hikes Springfield, Illinois - eBook

    For more than a decade, Best Easy Day Hikes has been one of FalconGuides’ most popular series. Small enough to fit in a back pocket, each guide describes approximately 20 to 30 easy-to-follow scenic trails

    • UPC: 476294949

  • Hiking Illinois - eBook

    Hiking Illinois

    • UPC: 155804948

  • Best Easy Day Hikes Springfield, Illinois (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

    "Best Easy Day Hikes Springfield, Illinois includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow,

    • UPC: 15181782

  • Illinois: More Than 40 Rail Trails Throughout the State

    Illinois: More Than 40 Rail Trails Throughout the

    • UPC: 12402045

  • Hiking at Garden Of The Gods (Illinois)

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    Travel with Jewelyn: Road trip Illinois. The great outdoors, hiking + camping