Author : Scott Shalaway
Publisher : Appalachian Mountain Club
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 28,4 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781878239525
From short day hikes to overnight trips, our expert authors introduce you to the region's best parks and preserves.
Author : Jim Cheney
Publisher : Best Waterfalls by State
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,38 MB
Release : 2020-05-12
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781591939115
This comprehensive guidebook profiles more than 180 waterfalls in Pennsylvania, all scouted by award-winning photographer Jim Cheney.
Author : Gale Straub
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 17,69 MB
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1452167672
For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.
Author : Bill Bryson
Publisher : Anchor Canada
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 39,4 MB
Release : 2012-05-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0385674546
God only knows what possessed Bill Bryson, a reluctant adventurer if ever there was one, to undertake a gruelling hike along the world's longest continuous footpath—The Appalachian Trail. The 2,000-plus-mile trail winds through 14 states, stretching along the east coast of the United States, from Georgia to Maine. It snakes through some of the wildest and most spectacular landscapes in North America, as well as through some of its most poverty-stricken and primitive backwoods areas. With his offbeat sensibility, his eye for the absurd, and his laugh-out-loud sense of humour, Bryson recounts his confrontations with nature at its most uncompromising over his five-month journey. An instant classic, riotously funny, A Walk in the Woods will add a whole new audience to the legions of Bill Bryson fans.
Author : Wayne E. Gross
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 21,87 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN :
Covers 229 miles from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to the town of Pen Mar on the Maryland border. Five multicolored topographic maps, with elevation profiles, produced by the Keystone Trails Association and Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Author : Jane Kirkland
Publisher : Stillwater Publishing
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 44,76 MB
Release : 2006-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780970975430
Field guide for finding, observing, and identifying plants and animals in North American cities.
Author : Rene Laubach
Publisher : Appalachian Mountain Club
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 18,61 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781878239693
Destined to become the most popular guide to the trails of Connecticut, including the mountains and lush woodlands of the west, the fertile Connecticut River Valley, and the famously beautiful eastern shoreline. AMC Nature Walks guides rake a holistic view of the landscape -- everything along the trail, each formation, field, and tree has a story to tell. While you walk, learn about the mobbing behavior of birds, beavers and the fur trade, volcanoes, the history of Tory Den, and more!
Author : Silas Chamberlin
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 11,39 MB
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0300219113
The first history of the American hiking community and its contributions to the nation's vast network of trails In the mid-nineteenth century urban walking clubs emerged in the United States. A little more than a century later, tens of millions of Americans were hiking on trails blazed in every region of the country. This groundbreaking book is the first full account of the unique history of the American hiking community and its rich, nationwide culture. Delving into unexplored archives, including those of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Sierra Club, Green Mountain Club, and many others, Silas Chamberlin recounts the activities of hikers who over many decades formed clubs, built trails, and advocated for environmental protection. He also discusses the shifting attitudes of the late 1960s and early 1970s when ideas about traditional volunteerism shifted and new hikers came to see trail blazing and maintenance as government responsibilities. Chamberlin explores the implications for hiking groups, future club leaders, and the millions of others who find happiness, inspiration, and better health on America's trails.
Author : Mike Weilbacher
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 833 pages
File Size : 27,80 MB
Release : 2023-02-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 164326012X
A vibrant, family-friendly guide to the unexpected nature found in and around Philadelphia. Philadelphia may seem like a concrete jungle, but in reality, it's full of amazing wildlife. You just need to know where to find it! Equal parts natural history, field guide, and trip planner, Wild Philly has something for everyone. This handy yet extensive guide looks at the factors that shape local nature and profiles over 100 local species, from beautiful flowers and towering trees to majestic birds and surprising city-dwellers like coyotes and red foxes. Also included are descriptions of day trips that help you explore natural wonders on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.
Author :
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 19,58 MB
Release :
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780271038865
An illustrated guidebook that describes forty-nine natural places in Pennsylvania to explore and enjoy. In this sequel to the popular guidebook Outbound Journeys in Pennsylvania, Marcia Bonta describes forty-nine new outstanding natural places in Pennsylvania, featuring their old-growth forests, scenic rivers, spectacular waterfalls, rare botanical localities, outstanding wetlands, unique geological formations, endangered ecosystems, and special birdwatching areas. The book is divided into three sections--Eastern, Central, and Western Pennsylvania--and covers unique natural features in state parks, state forests, private nature sanctuaries, state game lands, county parks, environmental education centers, and a National Military Park. Each chapter discusses the flora and fauna of the site, as well as its unique features and also contains historical information so that people can learn about Pennsylvania's natural heritage without necessarily visiting the places. Bonta gives precise directions on how to reach each area, most of which are easily accessible from the major population centers of the state. In addition, she offers complete information on each site, including the best trails to follow, telephone numbers, hours, availability of group tours, and admission charges. A special section on sources and the detailed bibliography give readers more information on how to obtain maps and books that will add to their appreciation and knowledge of the places and natural history covered in the book. Most of the outings are not too strenuous and are ideal for families and groups of all kinds and ages. Aimed at a broad audience of naturalists, both armchair and active, More Outbound Journeys in Pennsylvania will also interest birdwatchers, hikers, campers, fishermen, hunters, canoeists, and wildflower and plant enthusiasts. Anyone who is interested in outdoor Pennsylvania can use this book to discover and enjoy the natural beauty of the Keystone State.
