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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We all gaze at the night sky in wonder - and this guidebook, the ninth in the National Geographic Pocket Guide series, provides a go-to reference for everything filling the dark canvas above us. A basic guide to the solar system, distant galaxies,...

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...

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...

Rekindle your connection with the earth as you craft your own herbal medicine with 75 delicious recipes and powerful healing remedies. Herbalists Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han expertly guide you through the benefits of two dozen of the most...

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...