Books & Field Guides

For nearly three decades, Wilderness Navigation has been the official textbook for outdoor education courses throughout the U.S. as well as a trusted resource for adventurers all over the world. Authors and educators Bob Burns and Mike Burns describe...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate each year on a guide designed for potential thru-hikers who want the basic information for a five- to six-month trek in the woods, at a reasonable price,...

This authoritative travel guide - the next in National Geographic's® best-selling 5000 Ideas series - takes you from the coast of Florida to the peaks of Wyoming on a series of epic hiking and walking adventures. So grab your hiking boots and get ready...

The ancient art of animal tracking can lead us deeper into the lives of animals - and sometimes right to the animals themselves. Every track and sign tells a story and brims with intrigue, so it’s helpful to get to know the animals behind the...

Located 60 country miles from Interstate 95, Carrabassett Valley, Maine doesn’t look like a classic rural New England town. Only a handful of buildings pre-date 1950. Settlement is concentrated in two areas separated by six woodsy miles: The...

With complete coverage of the trails in the Carter Range and Evans Notch area, including the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness, Echo Lake State Park, and Green Hills Preserve on one side, and detailed coverage of the Mahoosucs and the North Country on...

For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into...

Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is the most significant guidebook ever published. Born from the handwritten climbing tips of early volunteers of the Seattle-based Mountaineers organization, this fundamental how-to manual has inspired emerging...

Discover the fascinating world under your feet in Minerals and Rocks. Written by a top mineralogist, this essential guidebook for young readers introduces key geological and scientific concepts and delves into the main features of minerals and rocks. The...

If an unexpected emergency or disaster hits, are you prepared to leave your home - fast? You will be if you follow the advice in this book. This book shows you how to create a self-contained disaster preparedness kit to help you survive your journey from...

From choosing a destination and staying safe to what to cook and doing it on a budget, this guide provides fun advice for tent camping, car camping, and backpacking. Ever wanted to go camping, but had no idea where to start? Need to unplug, but not sure...

This exquisitely detailed, full-color field guide provides the identification details and practical information needed to find and properly use many of the medicinal plants and wild plant foods that provide chemicals necessary for optimum health and...

Whether you’re safe at home, in a cozy tent, or on the trail, have fun with this deck while learning basic wilderness safety skills. The cards feature wilderness navigation tips from the Mountaineers Books library of How-To information. The...

A centuries-old playing card system commonly used for divination, self-exploration, and to shed light on personal or universal issues, tarot is experiencing a surge in popularity. Lovers of the outdoors will delight in Tarot for the Great Outdoors, a...

An inspired tribute to the astonishing beauty and priceless cultural treasures of America's National Parks, this volume is a lavish celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. National Geographic The National Parks collects the...

With careful planning, tenting during the year's coldest months can be safe and fun. Complete Guide to Winter Camping offers advice on selecting a four-season tent and constructing other types of shelter, maintaining personal hygiene, cooking in the...

When hiking and backpacking in Maine, the Appalachian Mountain Club's Maine Mountain Guide serves as the indispensable resource for any information and advice an outdoorsperson could want. This new 12th edition has seen every trail and statistic fully...

Throughout history, people around the world have built cabins as homes, retreats, and even follies. In recent times, many have been drawn to cabin-building by a yearning to connect with nature and spend time in the wilderness. From the homes of...

Enjoy America the Beautiful with this complete passport journal! Record trips to all 63 U.S. National Parks, as well as other National Park Service sites in all 50 states (plus Washington, D.C., American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands)...

The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color, which is how the book is organized: blue, red, yellow, brown,...