Camping offers numerous benefits for physical and emotional well-being. Going camping can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall mental health—not to mention the exercise that comes from accompanying physical activities, such as hiking, fishing, and paddling. The Best Tent Camping books are comprehensive guides for...
Read MoreThe value of a hiking guide when everything’s online By Diane Stresing Park apps, maps, the weather – it’s all in your phone. In 2024, does anyone really need a hiking guidebook? Well, thousands of people who’ve purchased title in the 60 Hikes within 60 Miles series...
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William Nealy is still a relevant name and trusted source in the paddling world today, even though his last book was published more than 20 years ago. The Story Behind the Collection William Nealy was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He explored the Alabama backwoods as a Boy...
Read MoreFamilies will love our Explore series of guidebooks that include great options for children. There are currently five full-color, pocket-size guidebooks in our Explore series, including ones for Tucson, Arizona; Austin, Texas; Twin Cities, Minnesota; Duluth, Minnesota; and Asheville, North Carolina. The Austin and Asheville...
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A lack of cell service on a hike is a common problem, and most trail apps require payment to download an offline map for those times. But physical trail guidebooks will always be handy. They are perfect when service is spotty or your phone is...
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EDITOR’S UPDATE: He did it! M.J. Eberhart finished his 2021 Odyssey Hike of the AT and, at 83 years old, became the record holder as the oldest person to do so! Congrats! While he might humbly shrug and disagree, M.J. “Sunny” Eberhart, also known as Nimblewill...
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Although I grew up in Colorado, I did not grow up hiking with my dad. I really don’t know why this was the case, but at some point, he was a single dad of two with a full-time job, while I was a sassy teen...
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by Mindy Sink I recently wrote about some of the things I learned while researching my new guidebook, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Denver and Boulder. One of the lessons I learned in my research was that preparing for various conditions and possibilities along the...
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There is much to be thankful for the season. And very little of it has to do with walking around inside, elbowing through the crowds and shopping. That’s why once again we’re locking arms with folks across the outdoor industry and shutter our online shopping cart...
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Walking around exploring a new town is fun. The joy of finding new and cool things is hard to beat. Especially when those new things are books!Local neighborhood bookstores are some of the best places to check out in every town you visit. Each...
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