Best Tent Camping: Michigan is for those who want to experience the beauty of Michigan in quiet and solitude. Author Matt Forster carefully selected all 50 campgrounds to offer readers the most promise for a unique outdoor experience. With a five-star rating system for qualities like privacy, security, noise, beauty, and cleanliness and detailed maps leading directly to the campsites, Best Tent Camping: Michigan is the perfect tool for a weekend getaway.
From May through October, millions of people from throughout the Midwest head north with a tent in the pickup or a trailer in tow to spend a weekend (or even the entire summer) camping in Michigan. Veteran camper and award-winning outdoor writer Jim DuFresne has viewed almost all of them and guides you to campsites along the beach, next to waterfalls, or on lakes where you can catch trophy bluegill or bass. This comprehensive guidebook is for campers, RVers, and anybody who enjoys the outdoors-from anglers and hikers to morel mushroom hunters and families. It's a must-have resource for anyone ... [Read More]
No other campground guidebook focuses solely on the Michigan quite like Kevin Revolinski's. Michigan offers a surprising array of quiet, out-of-the-way parks replete with lakes, rivers, rugged hills, and even rocky cliffs. Camping Michigan opens the door to these places. It includes: Ø Up-to-date trail information and route descriptionsØ Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trailsØ Difficulty ratings for each hikeØ Historical highlightsØ Detailed trail mapsØ Zero-impact camping, and wilderness safety tips and... [Read More]
A 2019 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students: K–12 (National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council). Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its most iconic and majestic national parks. Packed with maps and fascinating facts about the flora and fauna unique to each of the 21 parks portrayed, this lushly illustrated coast-to-coast journey documents in large format the nation’s most magnificent and sacred places—and shows why they should be preserved for future generations to enjoy. Explore Florida's river-laced Evergla... [Read More]
Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the night sky. Whimsical color illustrations on every page and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. The special star wheel helps locate stars and planets from any location at any time of year. This is the third in Black Dog & Leventhal's successful ser... [Read More]
“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]
Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Great Lake State! This handy book by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch features comprehensive entries for 96 rocks and minerals found in Michigan, from common rocks to rare finds. The authors know rocks and took their own incredible, full-color, sharp photographs to depict the detail needed for identification―no more guessing from line drawings. Entries are organized alphabetically, and the easy-to-use format means you’ll quickly find what you need to know. With professional pictures and all the important details―including what to look for and ... [Read More]
“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]
DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteers Are the Outdoor Enthusiasts' Choice Amazingly detailed and beautifully crafted, large-format paper maps for all 50 states Topographic maps with elevation contours, major highways and roads, dirt roads, trails and land use data Gazetteer section contains information essential for any outdoor enthusiast, such as points of interest, landmarks, state and national parks, campgrounds, boat launches, golf courses, historic sites, hunting zones, canoe trips, scenic drive recommendations and more (Note: available information varies by state) Perfect for sightseeing, exploring... [Read More]
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]
With 65 photographs and 77 detailed maps, this indispensable guide to the state's hiking trails gives beginners to advanced hikers all the information they need to plan their next Michigan overnight or weekend backpacking trip. Featuring 50 trails---27 in the Lower Peninsula---ranging from one-hour to multiple-day treks in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, Backpacking in Michigan has something for every hiker.Information on hike length and difficulty, elevation gain, the amount of time needed to complete the hike, camping facilities, and nearby towns accompanies each of the trail listings. ... [Read More]
An illustrated guide to identifying 200 Western mushrooms - whether edible, poisonous, or medicinal - by their key features."In leafing through these pages, you may wonder what all the 'fanciful,' 'foolish,' or (shudder) 'extraneous' material is doing in a factual guide. After all, it is the practical, hands-on, how-to-identify information that makes this book useful and gives it substance. But I ask: is it any stranger or less desirable to sprinkle the facts with flakes of fancy than it is to liven up solemn, substantial fare like potatoes with something fancier and more flavorful, like wild ... [Read More]
Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Rapids, Michigan includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow trails that trek along the dunes of Michigan, follow charming creeks, and disappear into dense pine forests.Look inside for:Casual hikes to full-day adventuresAfter-dinner strolls to full-day hikesHikes for everyone, including familiesMile-by-mile directions and clear trail mapsTrail Finder for best hikes for dogs, children, lake lovers, and great views.GPS coordinates
Millions of Americans enjoy camping in state parks every year. This book is designed to make finding RV-friendly state parks easier. The book contains information on more than 1,730 state parks, forests, and recreation areas in 49 states that offer accommodations for RVers. RV Camping in State Parks provides a map and park locator chart for each state, an overview of each state’s park system, information about reservations and fees, plus contact information with phone number and web addresses. The details for each park include location, directions, GPS coordinates, and contact information. A... [Read More]
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]
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