Books to inspire, help you plan, and take with you on your adventures!
UNBORED Games
Joshua Glenn, Elizabeth Foy Larsen
From old-fashioned classics to new high-tech varieties, this comprehensive guide to playing games and creating fun includes intricate clapping games, bike rodeo and Google Earth challenges in this follow up to Unbored: The Essential Field Guide to Se
Read More View in CatalogA Field Guide to the Natural Communities of Michigan
Joshua G. Cohen, Michael A. Kost, Bradford S. Slaughter, Dennis A. Albert
Small enough to carry in a backpack, this comprehensive guide explores the many diverse natural communities of Michigan, providing detailed descriptions, distribution maps, photographs, lists of characteristic plants, suggested sites to visit, and a
Read More View in CatalogThe Complete Wilderness Training Book
Hugh McManners
Charts, maps, and more than 950 full-color, step-by-step photographs demonstrate the principles of outdoor survival, including such skills as building shelters, obtaining food, and navigating through the wilderness.
View in CatalogThe Complete First Aid Pocket Guide
John Furst
From minor cuts and burns, to heart attacks and strokes, this handy, take-anywhere guide gives you the knowledge and advice you need to recognize and respond to any medical emergency. Be prepared for any medical emergency and handle it safely and eff
Read More View in CatalogThe Complete Trail Food Cookbook
Jennifer MacKenzie, Jay Nutt, Don Mercer
Provides recipes for trail foods made by combining foods dried at home with store-bought ingredients, with many recipes needing only the addition of water and some requiring no cooking at all.
View in Catalog100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas
Joe Yogerst
A guide to the best parks in the United States and Canada, including activity and accommodation information; information on nearby attractions; top ten lists; and information on local fare.
View in Catalog100 Drives, 5,000 Ideas
Joe Yogerst
Buckle up for the road trip of a lifetime: 100 epic journeys through all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces offering thousands of sites and roadside attractions along the way. A sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas. From a vineyard rout
Read More View in CatalogAtlas of the National Parks - National Geographic
Jonathan Waterman
Profiles of 60 parks--from battlefields to national seashores--administered by the National Park Service, highlighting their diverse appeal and available outdoor activities. A brief glimpse is given of 29 additional parks, including the newly created
Read More View in CatalogMichigan State and National Parks
Tom Powers
Millions of people visit Michigan's parks every year. Organized geographically, this key resource shows all the accommodations and activities available at Michigan¿s State and National Parks. Park area maps help visitors find activities while n
Read More View in Catalog50 Hikes in Michigan: Sixty Walks, Day Trips, and Backpacks in the Lower Peninsula
Jim DuFresne
In the this completely revised third edition of the classic hiking guide to Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, noted outdoor writer Jim DuFresne leads hikers on sixty hikes through the state’s unequaled system of national and state parks, natural areas,
Read More View in CatalogBackpacking in Michigan
Jim DuFresne
An illustrated guide to wilderness treks, overnight hikes, and long walks throughout the state of Michigan for hikers of all fitness levels provides a description of each trail and its environs, detailed maps, tips on things to see and do, nearby att
Read More View in CatalogThe MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival
Steven Rinella
Along with lessons from the real-life experiences of renowned outdoors expert and host of the Netflix Original Series MeatEater Steven Rinella, its pages are packed with tried-and-true tips, techniques, and gear recommendations from Rinella and his t
Read More View in CatalogSibley Birds East
Compact and comprehensive, this guide features 650 bird species, plus regional populations, found east of the Rocky Mountains. Entries include stunningly accurate illustrations--more than 4,601 in total--with descriptive captions pointing out the mos
Read More View in CatalogMichigan Nature Set
James Kavanagh
The Michigan Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Great Lakes State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to Michigan, Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife, and is attractively packaged in an acet
Read More View in CatalogBackroads & Byways of Michigan: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions
Matt Forster
Whether it’s the Chicago and Territorial Roads, home of a historic and scenic railroad, or the Lower Peninsula’s Chain of Lakes area, Backroads & Byways of Michigan is the shortest route a visitor can take to explore like a local. Whether itâ
Read More View in CatalogUnder the Radar Michigan
Tom Daldin, Eric Tremonti
The host and producers of Under the Radar Michigan, a PBS television series, provide the travel destinations of their first 50 episodes. If you're looking for great Michigan places to explore, vacation, eat, live, start a business or just relax,
Read More View in CatalogBest Tent Camping: Michigan
Matt Forster
Best in Tent Camping: Michigan is for those who want to experience the beauty of Michigan amongst quiet and solitude. Author Matt Forster carefully selected all 50 campgrounds to offer readers the most promise for a unique outdoor experience. With a
Read More View in CatalogMichigan Day Trips by Theme
Mike Link
Discover unique attractions around the Great Lake State! Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. No more information overload! Sections are divided by themes like waterfalls, lighthouses an
Read More View in CatalogMichigan Off the Beaten Path
Jim DuFresne
Michigan Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience--if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Michiga
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