Want the kids to remember adventures from their childhood? Take them camping. Nothing comes close to roasting marshmallows over a campfire after a day of picking berries, hiking or fishing. We've got camping books for all the Rocky Mountain states that detail locations, facilities, fees, activities and attractions. And we've got lots of maps to check out - just use our locator map for any state to determine which forest or area appeals to you. Whether it's you and the family, or you alone, be informed and make the most of your adventures.
Imagine pulling your canoe to shore at the day's end, cooking up a hearty meal, and lying back in your warm sleeping bag to watch the stars. 'There is the feel of a paddle and the movement of a canoe, a magic compounded by distance, adventure, solitude and peace...' wrote Sigurd F. Olson in The Lonely Land. The pleasures of the extended canoe trip are boundless - provided the canoe doesn't tip from improper packing, your campsite isn't flooded, and the canoe doesn't float awa… • $16.95 • read more
Canoeing & Camping Beyond the Basics provides expert instruction on canoe camping along North America's waterways. This thirtieth-anniversary edition details the skills you need to make your canoe camping excursions safe and enjoyable, whether you paddle on millponds, lazy rivers, or wilderness lakes. Veteran wilderness guide Cliff Jacobson shares hard-won advice, details new tricks in paddling, corrects out-of-date camping practices, and offers the l… • $16.95 • read more
Looking for the ideal spot to pitch your tent or park your RV? Camping Idaho will take you there. This comprehensive guidebook gives detailed descriptions of more than 300 public campgrounds throughout Idaho's widely varied scenery. These are campsites managed by national, state, city, and county parks; the Forest Service; the Bureaus of Land Management and Reclamation; and the Idaho Power Company. They're in remote wilderness areas and near cities, in deserts and on mounta… • $15.95 • read more
When it comes to encountering grizzly bears in the wild, Montanan Tim Rubbert has literally walked the walk with hundreds of bears. Unlike other books about hiking in grizzly country, this book uses photographs of Rubbert's actual bear encounters to dramatically illustrate how to react safely. Every hiker will benefit from these first-hand, real-world lessons. "If you are planning to hike through the wilderness, give Tim Rubbert's Hiking With Grizzlies a careful reading--… • $10.95 • read more
Going into bear country can be frightening for some people, but it doesn't have to be. Don't let fear ruin your trip. There are many important tips and techniques that can be used to reduce the risk of being injured by a bear to the slimmest possible margin. Bear Aware, written for novice and expert outdoors-people alike, can help you build the confidence and peace of mind you need to enjoy your outdoors experience. Look inside for advice on: • Hiking and Camping safely in… • $7.95 • read more