Books & Field Guides

Night Sky Guide 2026 is the ideal resource for both novice and experienced sky watchers in the United States and Canada, with all the advice, information and data that enthusiasts need to understand and enjoy the wonders of the night sky.This in-depth...

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...

For day hikers and backpackers alike, AMC's Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide offers a comprehensive look at the lesser-traveled, yet equally scenic, region south of the White Mountain National Forest. This sixth edition includes more than 200 hiking...

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,...

AMC’s set of six waterproof maps covers the entire White Mountain National Forest, including the Appalachian Trail and extending into the Kilkenny region and the Mahoosucs. Easy to read and updated to reflect trail additions and closures, these...

For day-hikers and backpackers alike, AMC's White Mountain Guide has remained the most trusted and indispensable resource for 115 years. This 31st edition has been updated and revised with turn-by-turn descriptions of more than 500 trails, as well as...

The White Mountains of New Hampshire boast some of the Northeast's best and most famous hiking trails. This new edition of AMC's Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains provides readers with 60 of the greatest day hikes in the area, from Tuckerman Ravine...

Explore the full length of the rugged coast of Maine in 50 hikes, enjoying classic views, historical lighthouses, and abundant natural beauty. Walk through century-old stands of white pine in Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park. Trek Portland's finest...

Identify constellations in the night sky with this pocket-size guide. If you’re curious about the night sky, then Constellation Finder is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use booklet, you can identify constellations of the Northern...

Identify wild berries and fruits in eastern North America with this pocket-size guide. If you’re fascinated by native plants or the practice of foraging, then learning to identify berries and fruits is essential. While this is not a guide to edible...

Identify trees east of the Rocky Mountains - across most of the United States and Canada - with this pocket-size guide. You can appreciate and enjoy beautiful native trees, plus some widely planted non-native trees, of eastern North America. If...

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...

In the sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5000 ideas, National Geographic turns to the United States' and Canada's most pristine - and adventure-filled - national, state, and city parks with 5000 ideas for the ultimate vacation. Showcasing the best...

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...

Loving the North Woods is a chronicle of the difficult challenges that led to tremendous conservation achievements in the great North Woods of Maine. Focusing on the remarkable period of activity from 1990 to 2015, during which historic achievements in...

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...

Make tree identification simple, informative, and productive with the field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in New England. Learn about 117 species...

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...