Outdoor Recreation Books


Birding by Ear: Eastern and Central North America (Peterson Field Guides(R))Birding by Ear: Eastern and Central North America (Peterson Field Guides(R))
Best Price: $17.73
If you're looking to learn how to recognize birds just by sounds, then this is it. These CD's...
Pedometer Walking: Stepping Your Way to Health, Weight Loss, and FitnessPedometer Walking: Stepping Your Way to Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness
Best Price: $7.44
Pedometer Walking: Stepping Your Way to Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness is a great book to get...
Bicycling Magazine's Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills : Your Guide to Riding Faster, Stronger, Longer, and SaferBicycling Magazine's Complete Book of Road Cycling Skills : Your Guide to Riding Faster, Stronger, Longer, and Safer
Best Price: $2.92
I'm an experienced cyclist and I found this a fun read. It's a collection of articles that were...
Guide to Fly Fishing Knots: A Basic Streamside Guide for Fly Fishing Knots, Tippets, and Leader FormulasGuide to Fly Fishing Knots: A Basic Streamside Guide for Fly Fishing Knots, Tippets, and Leader Formulas
Best Price: $1.85
great reference for a great price. I've been learning how to fly fish and it's extremely...
Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)
Best Price: $12.46
As a relatively new climber (i.e., as of this writing, I've been climbing about 7 months), I...


Cycling Past 50 (Ageless Athlete Series)Cycling Past 50 (Ageless Athlete Series)
Best Price: $11.32
Very informative book about training and riding for those of us over 50. Uses the theory that...
Navigation RulesNavigation Rules
Best Price: $6.52
The publication is REQUIRED to be onboard vessels over 39 feet. Not much choice in the matter.
The Pocket Daring Book for Girls: Things to DoThe Pocket Daring Book for Girls: Things to Do
Best Price: $8.60
I only wish I had this as a girl. Can't wait to get the other volume for my daughter.
How to Sail Around the World : Advice and Ideas for Voyaging Under SailHow to Sail Around the World : Advice and Ideas for Voyaging Under Sail
Best Price: $16.70
I loved this book. It both entertaining and informative. I would buy more books authored by Hal.
Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous SurvivalTouching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival
Best Price: $2.99
If you liked "Into Thin Air," then you will love this book, which is just as brilliant...


Start Sailing Right!: The National Standard for Quality Sailing Instruction (US Sailing Small Boat Certification)Start Sailing Right!: The National Standard for Quality Sailing Instruction (US Sailing Small Boat Certification)
Best Price: $10.59
This book was recommended by my YMCA sailing instructor. It has just about the right level of...
Best Easy Day Hikes Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks, 2nd (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)Best Easy Day Hikes Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks, 2nd (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
Best Price: $3.85
Time is at a premium on vacation. I feel that we will see some great views in Glacier using...
Birds of Peru (Princeton Field Guides)Birds of Peru (Princeton Field Guides)
Best Price: $32.17
I would not suggest this book to someone birding in Peru for the first time - it is missing...
Ranger's Guide to Yellowstone Day Hikes, ARanger's Guide to Yellowstone Day Hikes, A
Best Price: $6.86
We have been hiking the National Parks in the West for almost 20 years and this is the most...
The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and AmphibiansThe National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians
Best Price: $10.95
This photographic guide features excellent images of probably almost all North-American reptiles...

The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and AmphibiansThe National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians
Best Price: $10.95
This photographic guide features excellent images of probably almost all North-American reptiles...
Forget Me Not: A MemoirForget Me Not: A Memoir
Best Price: $13.00
I loved this book, I couldn't put it down! Jennifer's story of adventure and being in love with...
Primitive Wilderness Living & Survival Skills: Naked into the WildernessPrimitive Wilderness Living & Survival Skills: Naked into the Wilderness
Best Price: $24.95
I found this book to be poorly written, inadequately edited, and virtually impossible to use...
The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide, Completely Revised and Updated with Over 400 New Color Photos and Illustrations (Orvis)The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide, Completely Revised and Updated with Over 400 New Color Photos and Illustrations (Orvis)
Best Price: $13.44
Great book very informative, incredible pictures and drawings, very easy to follow. Highly...
No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest PeaksNo Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks
Best Price: $7.75
I enjoy reading about mountaineering and eagerly await all new books on the subject. I am a...

Stokes Hummingbird Book : The Complete Guide to Attracting, Identifying, and Enjoying HummingbirdsStokes Hummingbird Book : The Complete Guide to Attracting, Identifying, and Enjoying Hummingbirds
Best Price: $7.00
Great photos, trivia, information about how to attract the hummers and a lot of solid ...
Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs: Eastern Region (Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs)Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs: Eastern Region (Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs)
Best Price: $15.37
Great product. Only criticism is that the cd case doesn't open and close properly/easily. Fast...
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Birds of North America (National Wildlife Federation Field Guide)National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Birds of North America (National Wildlife Federation Field Guide)
Best Price: $13.27
Out of the 3 birdwatching books I purchased... the other 2 were well known names in the...
Outdoor Navigation With GPS: Hiking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Outdoor Photography, Backpacking, Mountain BikingOutdoor Navigation With GPS: Hiking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Outdoor Photography, Backpacking, Mountain Biking
Best Price: $10.83
As a newhbie to GPs, I found this book, Outdoor Navigation With GPS: Hiking, Geocaching,etc. ...
Kerplunk!: StoriesKerplunk!: Stories
Best Price: $5.75
These books by McManus are the best for making you remember what it was like growing up when...

Wilderness Medicine, Beyond First Aid, 5th EditionWilderness Medicine, Beyond First Aid, 5th Edition
Best Price: $8.75
The book was a bit too basic for my taste. I understand that the layperson doesn't have access...
Marathoning for MortalsMarathoning for Mortals
Best Price: $4.28
Reading this book with the expectation that you'll be a better runner once you finish it is...
Colorado's Fourteeners: From Hikes to ClimbsColorado's Fourteeners: From Hikes to Climbs
Best Price: $12.00
I bought this book for my husband and he loves it. He has been to Colorado 3 times and always...
Bicycling Magazine's New Cyclist HandbookBicycling Magazine's New Cyclist Handbook
Best Price: $3.78
This book is a good introduction to cycling. It will give good tips on how to set up your riding...
Canoeing with the CreeCanoeing with the Cree
Best Price: $8.38
"Eric Sevareid made his name as a CBS news correspondent. But at a young age, Sevareid...

The Essentials of Living Aboard a BoatThe Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat
Best Price: $11.60
This book describes a person's experience on buying and living on a boat. Overall it's an easy...
The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field GuideThe Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide
Best Price: $18.70
This book is well illustrated and well laid out for identifying the birds of Costa Rica both in...
Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceBetween a Rock and a Hard Place
Best Price: $2.90
I've a feeling we have not heard the last of Aron Ralston, but it won't be long before we do. ...
SeaworthySeaworthy
Best Price: $13.49
As a part-time cruiser (diesel engine) and sailor, I have depended much on reading about boats,...
Training and Racing with a Power MeterTraining and Racing with a Power Meter
Best Price: $11.88
really well thought out book, explaining the different training zones inherent in our physiology...

Red Summer: The Danger, Madness, and Exaltation of Salmon Fishing in a Remote Alaskan VillageRed Summer: The Danger, Madness, and Exaltation of Salmon Fishing in a Remote Alaskan Village
Best Price: $12.25
The book divides itself between the commercial salmon fishing trade, on the one hand, and...
High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of GreedHigh Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed
Best Price: $6.85
This is a well written book about the underside of climbing Everest. It's a sad story about the...
John Muir Trail: The Essential Guide to Hiking America's Most Famous Trail (John Muir Trail)John Muir Trail: The Essential Guide to Hiking America's Most Famous Trail (John Muir Trail)
Best Price: $10.93
Haven't hiked it yet, but this book gives the most comprehensive look at the JMC, both North...
Survival Wisdom & Know How: Everything You Need to Know to Thrive in the WildernessSurvival Wisdom & Know How: Everything You Need to Know to Thrive in the Wilderness
Best Price: $8.07
I spend my summers working for a Boy Scout camp, so I figured this would be a handy reference...
Tom Brown's Field Guide to Wilderness Survival (Survival School Handbooks / Tom Brown, Jr)Tom Brown's Field Guide to Wilderness Survival (Survival School Handbooks / Tom Brown, Jr)
Best Price: $7.55
Cool book. Very practical about how to survive in the wilds of North America with nothing but...

Pacific Crest Trail Data Book: Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data and essential trail information for the entire Pacific Crest Trail, from Mexico to CanadaPacific Crest Trail Data Book: Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data and essential trail information for the entire Pacific Crest Trail, from Mexico to Canada
Best Price: $5.19
It's got the bare essential data you need for the hike. Mileage, water sources, post offices,...
Fishing for DummiesFishing for Dummies
Best Price: $8.64
I originally bought this book for my boyfriend, but I love fishing and know very little about...
The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic ExpeditionThe Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition
Best Price: $6.75
Caroline Alexander's work of non-fiction The Endurance is a wonderful read, effectively...
The Sibley Guide to Bird Life & BehaviorThe Sibley Guide to Bird Life & Behavior
Best Price: $25.99
This book is very usefull even for forign bird watcher as my self, it contents almost every...
Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance ManualDon Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual
Best Price: $32.24
I purchased this book to give to my husband at his retirement party. We are in the process of...

DownriverDownriver
Best Price: $2.38
Reviewer- Michele Zander Title- Down River Author- Will Hobbs Publisher- Barton Double Dell...
AMC White Mountain Guide, 28th: Hiking trails in the White Mountain National Forest (Appalachian Mountain Club White Mountain Guide)AMC White Mountain Guide, 28th: Hiking trails in the White Mountain National Forest (Appalachian Mountain Club White Mountain Guide)
Best Price: $13.58
If you are going to do The White Mountains, here's your book. Useful, hold that, extremely...
A Field Guide to Bird Songs: Eastern and Central North America (Peterson Field Guides)A Field Guide to Bird Songs: Eastern and Central North America (Peterson Field Guides)
Best Price: $12.23
Very good collection of bird songs. Great companion to 'Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern and...
7 Steps to Successful Boat Docking7 Steps to Successful Boat Docking
Best Price: $10.16
For people new to boating (and experienced pilots) needing some assistance with boat docking,...
World Cruising RoutesWorld Cruising Routes
Best Price: $35.88
In the circumnavigators world,everybody talks about this book. You find it on many yachts... A...

Marine Diesel EnginesMarine Diesel Engines
Best Price: $17.15
This is another fine reference book from Nigel Calder! I think that this book along with a good...
Ammo & Ballistics 3, Third Edition : For Hunters, Shooters, and Collectors, Completely UpdatedAmmo & Ballistics 3, Third Edition : For Hunters, Shooters, and Collectors, Completely Updated
Best Price: $15.38
Bob Forker has done a unbelievable amount of work to put this book together. Very helpful to me...
   
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