The newly revised and updated edition of Gem Trails of Texas is the authoritative, go-to field guide for rockhounding in the Lone Star State. Over 50 collecting sites are mapped in detail and subdivided into six geographic regions, with handy at-a-glance overviews of each locale. Well-known author and geologist, Brad Cross, tells you what can be collected, the best seasons for collecting, road difficulty, GPS coordinates, recommended tools, as well as tips and techniques for optimal rockhounding. Sites also include photos of the terrain you will encounter, and useful information about nearby a... [Read More]
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic MapCreated in cooperation with the National Park Service and others, National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a complete travel guide to this pristine wilderness area. The map includes expertly researched information about the trees, shrubs, birds, amphibians and other flora and fauna that live in the the park's three ecosystems. The park's geologic history, which dates back nearly 300 million years, is explained as well.Outdoor enthusiasts will be able to explore the area following precisely mapped t... [Read More]
One of the hidden jewels of Texas, the Lone Star Hiking Trail is the only long-distance National Recreation Trail in the state. At 128 miles (including loop trails), it is also the state's longest continuously marked and maintained footpath. Located in the famed Big Thicket area in east Texas, the trail is well-suited for both short and long hikes (of up to 10 days), appealing to dayhikers, overnight backpackers and long-distance hikers. The LSHT lies between the major metro centers of Houston-Galveston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio--home to more than 8 million people just a 2-ho... [Read More]
* Includes just the best-of-the-best Texas hikes, each with a special payoff* Up-to-date hiking information on land management regulations* Trail guides in this series are bestselling guidebooks in their states* Only 4-color hiking guidebook to the regionThe big sky country of Texas calls hikers of all kinds to its trails. With over 80 parks, 56 wildlife management areas, nine natural areas and 28 historic sites and parklands, Texas offers a plethora of hiking options to choose from. Regions covered include the Panhandle Plains, prairies and lakes, piney woods, Gulf Coast, South Texas Plains, ... [Read More]
The Texas coast offers rich avian treasures for expert birders and beginners alike, if only they know where to look. For those familiar with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s maps to the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, this book on the Upper Texas Coast offers more—more information, more convenient and detailed maps, more pictures, more finding tips, and more birding advice from one of the trail’s creators, Ted Lee Eubanks Jr., and trail experts Robert A. Behrstock and Seth Davidson. For those new to the trail, the book is the perfect companion for learning where to find and h... [Read More]
These are the chronicles of the trail drivers of Texas those rugged men and, sometimes, women who drove cattle and horses up the trails from Texas to northern markets in the late 1800s. Gleaned from members of the Old Time Trail Drivers' Association, these hundreds of real life stories some humorous, some chilling, some rambling, all interesting form an invaluable cornerstone to the literature, history, and folklore of Texas and the West. John Marvin Hunter (March 18, 1880 – June 29, 1957) was an author, historian, journalist, and printer who founded the Frontier Times Museum in Bandera, Tex... [Read More]
This is a classic guide to over 50 of the best rockhounding sites the Lone Star State has to offer.Sites are presented with directions, rockhounding tips, descriptive text, updated maps and numerous black and white photos. Divided into six geographical regions, which include convenient introductions to each area and a site locator map, this field guide also contains: a handy mineral locator index; glossary; lists of museums and gem and mineral societies; and a beautiful full-color insert of rock, fossil and mineral specimens found along the gem trails.From rolling green hills and rocky mountai... [Read More]
When John McKinney says, 'Take a hike!' you know it will be a good one.Easy-to-use guide to the best hikes in the South Bay and along the Peninsula. Complete with colorful stories, trusted trail accounts, clear maps and directions.Hikes feature waterfalls, wildflowers, breathtaking views, and more.Discover natural treasures located close to Silicon Valley, but a world apart. This new guide features the best hikes around the South Bay from Alum Rock to Coyote Valley to Skyline Ridge. Meander delightful Peninsula pathways in Purisima Creek Redwoods, Russian Ridge, and Windy Hill preserves. Get g... [Read More]
Premiere paddler and Texas Canoe Racing Hall of Famer Bob Spain presents a thorough and personal guide to all aspects of canoeing. He opens with a brief history of canoes and canoe making in North America followed by an illustrated how-to section on proper paddling technique and posture. Instructional photos and drawings by Spain’s paddling partner and wife, Joy Emshoff, help make your first-time paddling adventure less intimidating and more enjoyable. Readers will learn how to hold a paddle, perform basic strokes, and improve their technique as well as gain important information on the vari... [Read More]
This book offers two parts- the main guide and the backpack guide. The main guide divides the state into four regions and lists hiking and nature trails within each region. You can quickly check the trail's within each region. Detailed maps, featuring some topographical maps, show you the trails, facilities, actual distances, and points of scenic and historical interest.
The tiny, pocket guide covers every corner of the state and uncovers some gems, from trails through the natural beauty of Big Bend and numerous state parks to the man-made copy of Stonehenge in Hunt, near the town of Ingram. If you end up in an unfamiliar corner of Texas, whip out the book and you ll find a pleasant walk nearby. The length and degree of difficulty, or ease, are clearly marked for all routes that Kimball himself has traversed with his wife Madonna or hiking buddy, George Colvin. All three provided photos. Designed to fit in a glove compartment, purse or a back pocket, Texas 107... [Read More]
Climb into the saddle and join a rich Montana tradition of horses, riders, and packers. Richer, though, than this heritage is the land from which it springs. From the back of a horse, you can glimpse country in Glacier National Park, in major national forest lands, and in wilderness areas of western Montana few people ever see. Ride along the Rocky Mountain Front where the prairie meets rocky escarpments and explore other great Montana mountain ranges-Swans, Bitterroots, Gallatins, and beyond. From horseback you will enjoy the same vantage point held by nomadic tribes, early explorers, and har... [Read More]
In the Big Thicket, the unknown makes profound intrusions into what we call "reality." There are wonders in this region of East Texas and in Southwestern Louisiana‹"ghost lights," phantom Indians, howling ape-like "wild men," and fireballs that streak through the nighttime skies ‹that defy both our common sense notions of space-time and all attempts at scientific explanation. So come along, if you dare, for a trek in this forest primeval. You'll emerge with a heightened sense of wonder and a deeper appreciation of the subtle links between the mysteries of nature and the human mind.
Each hand tooled Hill Country Trail saddle is built by highly skilled saddle makers. Made with Sho-Tan premium quality heavy native steer hide leather. This classic tamer style saddle includes a smooth grain leather padded
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