Outdoor Activity Guides


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Book cover for "The down and dirty guide to camping with kids"
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Book cover for "The essential guide to hiking with dogs"
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"Need-to-know topics for novice hikers or new owners, from trail etiquette to leave no trace ethics, important gear and packing guides to essential commands you should train on the trail. Color photography throughout"--
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Provides the essentials to launch a personal journey into the world of fly fishing In this book, a long-time resident and devoted fly fisherman imparts a wealth of knowledge about fly fishing in Connecticut. Kevin Murphy teaches novice anglers about the state's trout hatcheries and stocking programs, the differences between brook, brown, and rainbow trout, and offers easy-to-follow instructions on the basics of fly fishing. In this concise text, the...
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Nowadays, society loves to capture their lives in colorful shots and movies they can place on YouTube, Facebook, or their own websites. Rugged and lightweight, GoPro cameras empower their users by providing powerful technology to tell stories that strike the right balance of words and pictures. These high-tech cameras enable users to capture powerful images--whether it's the miraculous beauty of a shark swimming by a coral reef or a motor cross biker...
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This easy introduction to outdoor life will ensure that even a novice won't get lost in the woods while finding an activity he loves to do in the great outdoors-whether it's hiking a 14er or camping on ice. With 400 strategies for engaging in the outdoors, and expert tips and tricks, "The Great Outdoors: A User's Guide" makes Mother Nature easier to understand than ever before. Brendan Leonard, writer, filmmaker, and outdoor adventurer, shows the...
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Book cover for "Hiking Connecticut and Rhode Island"
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Lace up your boots and sample some of the best trails in New England. Trek through verdant forests in south-central Connecticut, amble along secluded rivers and bays at wildlife sanctuaries in Rhode Island, explore the lush hills of Litchfield County. In this updated edition of a classic, veteran hikers and outdoor writers Rhonda and George Ostertag will introduce you to the best outdoor adventures southern New England has to offer.
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Lace up your boots and sample seventy-two of the finest trails the Pine Tree State has to offer. From the beaches of Acadia National Park and historic routes through Belfast or Portland to scenic treks up Mount Katahdin and backpacking along the Bigelow Range, Maine has routes to please hikers of every stripe. Hiking Maine describes trails that vary in length from an easy one-hour stroll along a quiet nature trail to challenging treks in the backcountry....
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"Lace up your boots and sample 50 of the finest trails Massachusetts has to offer"--
Book cover for "Hiking the White Mountains"
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"A guide to thirty-nine of the best day hikes and weekend backpacking trips in the White Mountains, some well-known and others off the beaten path"--
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Book cover for "Hiking waterfalls in New England"
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Book cover for "The lost art of reading nature's signs"
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"When writer and navigator Tristan Gooley journeys outside, he sees a natural world filled with clues. The roots of a tree indicate the sun’s direction; the Big Dipper tells the time; a passing butterfly hints at the weather; a sand dune reveals prevailing wind; the scent of cinnamon suggests altitude; a budding flower points south. To help you understand nature as he does, Gooley shares more than 850 tips for forecasting, tracking, and more, gathered...
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Access to technology has created a generation of children who are more plugged in than ever before-often with negative consequences. But there is a solution. Unrestricted outdoor play helps reduce stress, improve health, and enhance creativity, learning, and attention span. In Nature Play at Home, Nancy Striniste gives you the tools you need to make outdoor adventures possible in your own backyard. With hundreds of inspiring ideas and illustrated,...
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Discover local adventures in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut with Moon New England Hiking. Inside you’ll find: 150 Outdoor Getaways including easy day hikes and multi-day backpacking trips; Diverse Hiking Options from breathtaking seaside walks in Coastal Maine to challenging backcountry treks in the Berkshires. Choose from strategic lists like the best spots for a swim, high-elevation vistas, New England...
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With only a little knowledge and practice, pretty much anyone can get up and get moving on a paddleboard, and then there's no limit to where SUP can take you. This complete guide gives you everything you need to know to get started, and much more besides. All the basics are here, from fundamental equipment (a guide to boards, including bargain-priced inflatables, as well as paddles, clothing and simple safety gear) to essential techniques (getting...
Book cover for "Peterson field guide to birds of eastern and central North America"
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"A new edition of the classic, best-selling field guide from Peterson Field Guides"--
Book cover for "The practical handbook of kayaking & canoeing"
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Book cover for "Quiet water, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island"
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"Paddlers of all skill and experience level can enjoy the trips described in this guide to the best quiet water paddling in the southern New England states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut"-- "This new edition of AMC's Quiet Water Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island-the first in a decade-is everything a recreational paddler could ask for in a regional guide. With an "At-a-Glance" quick trip planner, GPS coordinates to parking...
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