Books & Field Guides

As a child, Charlie Richie Jr. watched his father start friction fires, build solar-powered ovens, carve his own utensils - and fall in love with the Old Ways of Living. In 1979, Charlie Sr. was inspired to create The Backwoodsman magazine, with a...

As an upgrade to the paper maps that come with AMC's Maine Mountain Guide, 12th edition, this collection of trail maps features of a diverse range of hiking destinations, providing coverage of the Mahoosuc Range, Bigelow Range, Evans Notch, and both...

Experience the outdoors like never before with 1,001 Campfire Questions, a compact and interactive guide designed for camping, backpacking, and outdoor adventures. Packed with 1,001 engaging questions, this book transforms downtime moments into lively...

Embark on a thrilling expedition through the wilds of New England with Haunted Hikes New England. This hauntingly beautiful guide features concise descriptions and detailed maps for dozens of trails across six states, each with its own ghost stories,...

In full-color, printed on waterproof Tyvek, this fully updated map of the Crawford Notch-Sandwich Range and the Moosilauke and Kinsman regions of the White Mountain National Forest includes comprehensive trail coverage of Crawford Notch State Park, the...

Outdoor photographer, writer, and veteran hiker Greg Westrich updates and revises Hiking New Hampshire, making it one of the most comprehensive resources on hiking the finest trails in the Granite State. Each of the hike descriptions contains...

Contrary to Bill Bryson’s popular book’s title, hiking the Appalachian Trail isn’t just a walk in the woods. It is a long and strenuous hike and danger abounds for unwary hikers. For many, the risk of peril adds to the allure of the...

The Monsoon Set includes a No. 980T Tactical Field Book (Tan Field-Flex cover with Universal page pattern and tactical reference material). Its perfect binding and Field-Flex cover are paired with practical references like rulers, charts, map scales, and...

The Naturalist’s Companion fills an important void in outdoor education by teaching readers how to become more learned and patient observers and, ultimately, more proficient naturalists.Through exhaustive time in the field, author Dave Hall has...

From the best-selling author of Thirst and Mud, Rocks, Blazes, this compelling memoir chronicles Heather Anderson’s ambitious journey to thru-hike America’s Triple Crown - the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails - in a...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...