Active outdoor pursuits Books

Get outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hiking trails within an hour or so from Sacramento, California, leading you to scenic beauty.The best way to experience Sacramento is by hiking it! Get outdoors with hiking expert Jordan Summers. Now in full...

Experience sleeping under the stars on the Appalachian Trail with this guide.Hikers can traverse Virginia's Southern Shenandoah, enjoy North Carolina's Mount Cammerer Loop, and summit Vermont's Killington Peak with Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail:...

The definitive guide to hiking in Asheville.Five-Star Trails: Asheville by accomplished hiker and writer Jennifer Pharr Davis covers 35 hikes in the greater Asheville region, from area nature preserves to treks along the Blue Ridge Parkway and in Great...

Master every fishing knot you'll ever need. When you're fishing, there's nothing more frustrating than letting a poorly tied knot cost you the catch of the day. Knot expert Lindsey Philpott has written a guide to save anglers everywhere that anguish...

A great beginner's guide for burgeoning fishermen. New to fishing and have no idea how to start? With Basic Fishing, you'll be an accomplished angler in no time at all. Expert angler and award-winning outdoor writer Wade Bourne was taught to fish by his...

A thorough resource on handloading at home, Shooter's Bible Guide to Handloading provides detailed information about the history of handloading and key figures' innovations, a simple explanation of hand reloading, selecting the basic tools needed, and...

Todd Mikkelsen's Paracord! offers a diverse collection of projects that utilize parachute cords-known around the world as paracord. Used by paratroopers and other military personnel during World War II, this lightweight nylon rope is now one of the most...

From the bestselling authors Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy Survival Medicine Guide to Emergencies is an abridged edition of a handbook for situations that require creativity when it comes to administering first aid. It assumes that no...

W. Ben Hunt, whose Sioux name was Tasunka Witko, traveled throughout the Midwest, living with several Native American tribes, finally settling near the site of the last Sioux uprising. Here he provides step-by-step instructions and exact dimensions to...

A historical landmark title on the practice of gunsmithing. Widely regarded as one of the foremost bibles of gunsmithing of its time, Vickery's "Advanced Gunsmithing" is still relevant to this day. With in-depth explanations on different gunsmithing...

When Richard "Frosty" Hesson was first approached by a young Jay Moriarty in 1990, the skinny kid with a sparkle in his eye only wanted one thing from the icon: his help in becoming a better surfer. Hesson, one of the first to conquer the huge waves off...

Traditional archery is spoken in every language, in every culture. Whether you compete in Olympic venues or bowhunt for big game, you participate in a shared history, a tradition of joy and of trial. Archery embodies the philosophy that newer is not...

Shooter's Bible, the most trusted source on firearms, is here to bring you a new guide with expert knowledge and advice on gun care. Double-page spreads filled with photos and illustrations provide manufacturer specifications on each featured model and...

The newest edition of the Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook is perfect and practical for both soldiers and civilians. Nearly 140 comprehensive illustrations show the proper techniques for medical care, from basic first-aid and orthopedics to...

A guidebook designed specifically to teach gun users everything they need to know to select the right cartridge for their shooting needs. This title is written in an accessible and engaging style that makes research fun. The Shooter's Bible Guide to...

Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier, or other athlete seeking greater endurance? The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing teaches athletes how to stay healthy, achieve optimal athletic potential, and be injury-free...

The Pocket Outdoor Survival Guide provides the essential knowledge that hikers, campers, canoeists, hunters, anglers, and anyone who spends time in the outdoors needs to deal with short-term survival situations. This handy guidebook will give you the...

Tokyo Stroll is the best guidebook for travelers who want to wander the streets and discover the city as it unfolds before their eyes. There is no "start at point A and go to point B" prescribed route. Instead you are invited to wander as whimsy takes...

Anyone eager to master survival skills for outdoor vacations, or simply to find a fun new family activity for a Saturday afternoon, will be educated and inspired by the practical advice presented here by archaeologists, anthropologists, primitive...

"Simplicity is the shortest distance between two points." Bruce Lee, The Tao of Jeet Kune Do The best of both Eastern and Western stick fighting techniques This book stands apart from other stick fighting training manuals. While most titles focus on...

NINE LEVELS, EASY TO EXPERTThis book stands apart from other staff training manuals. While most titles focus on forms and twirling, The Art and Science of Staff Fighting emphasizes the dynamics of combat. The author draws on thirty years of martial...

Make Your Meals the Best Part of CampingPut away the hot dogs and the sandwich meat. Your next campsite meal will be a culinary delight! Renowned cook, recipe developer, and author Julia Rutland has brought her sensational skills to the great outdoors...

Make Stargazing More Fun Than Ever! Stargazing is among the most peaceful and inspiring outdoor activities. Night Sky, the award-winning book by Jonathan Poppele, makes it even better! Take a simple approach to finding 64 constellations by focusing on...

Enjoy this virtual walk in the woods with an hour of continuous play.Whether you want to relax, retreat from stress, meditate or just listen to something soothing in the car, this smooth listening experience will immediately transport you into nature. No...

The author has spent a lifetime of camping in many of its forms. Experiences from tent camping, canoe camping, and camping as a backpacker all come together in this fully-packed guide. Whether you are considering camping for the first time or even if you...

A philosopher and former racing cyclist examines how competitive riders lose their sense of self as they pursue perfect motion and mastery over painAfter ten years as a racing cyclist, riding in up to ninety races a year, Olivier Haralambon became a...

Over the past 7 years, Greg Senyo developed an overwhelming customer base through his company Steelhead Alley Outfitters; the demand for many of his patterns has surpassed the supply. Because of this, he has generously written a step-by-step how-to guide...

This ground-breaking book is loaded with new scientific research that will help you become a better deer hunter.This comprehensive guide provides a compilation of in-depth coverage on all methods used to hunt whitetail deer consistently and successfully...

If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader's Guide is the only book you need.Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta,...

"Few angler-authors can match the skill and insight of Steve Raymond. . . . Raymond leads his reader to a refined and refreshed understanding of what the natural world is really all about."-The New York TimesPerhaps the most innovative fly-fishing writer...

An illustrated sailing guide for beginner and expert alike--newly updated! The Complete Guide to Sailing& Seamanship is the perfect blend of captivating sea stories and essential, basic instructional methods for anyone yearning to sail. Topics...

A Classic Comprehensive Guide for Hunting and Trapping AnimalsWhether or not a hunting expedition is in the plans this year, W. Hamilton Gibson's guide to camping and trapping will give you a lesson in self-sufficiency and living simply. Building camp...

A comprehensive guide to surviving any situationGreen Beret and outdoor survival expert Mykel Hawke provides the most practical and accessible survival skills and information necessary for anyone to survive an unexpected situation in the outdoors. These...

Here is the Official US Army guide to staying alive in survival situations--and making your way to safety, no matter the obstacles! Compiled from the most relevant and important survival information offered by current U.S. Army personnel, and proved by...

Shooter's Bible Guide to Rifle Ballistics, Vol. 2, is a valuable and easy-to-read reference on cartridges and their ballistics, with emphasis on hunting cartridge and their use.Author Waynevan Zwoll does a good job of explaining bullet performance, wind,...

The Definitive Book on The World's Most IconicFliesWithin fly tying, and within steelhead and salmon angling, Spey flies occupy a substantial niche. These flies are exceptionally popular in America, not only on the 'steelhead...

Running is America's most popular participatory sport, yet more than half of those who identify as runners get injured every year. Falling prey to injuries from overtraining, faulty form, poor eating, and improper footwear, many runners eventually, and...

Learn how to start a fire, even when it seems impossible! Since the dawn of mankind, fire has been a staple of survival. Whether it is used to keep warm, cook food, or scare away predators, fire is an essential element, one that is almost impossible for...

All other factors being equal, it is your ability to read the wind that will make the most difference in your shooting accuracy. The better you understand the behavior of the wind, the better you will understand the behavior of your bullet. Now, champion...

How to stay motivated and keep running for the rest of your life Baby boomer may be slower than they once were, but they show no signs of slowing down. Inspiring and insightful, here is the perfect read for every one of them. Lifelong runner Gail Waesche...

In Great Hunting Rifles, firearms expert Terry Wieland leads the reader on a journey through the history of some of the most exquisite rifles made in the twentieth century.The rifles featured in the book, all personally owned by the author and described...

Anyone who has spent time on the water knows that fishing success comes down to effective connections-the angler must first ensure that the knot connections throughout the fishing line are sound and appropriate for the task at hand. A failed knot-picture...

Here in this critical guide is all the important foraging techniques that you'll need to know in order to survive in just about any situation. From selecting edible berries to trapping small game, The Complete U.S. Army Survival Guide to Foraging Skills,...

Henry David Thoreau built his small cabin on Walden Pond in 1845 and, for two years, lived there as simply as possible, eliminating the unnecessary material and spiritual details that intrude upon human happiness. Thoreau described his experiences in...

Experience the Unparalleled Beauty of Lake Tahoe and Its TrailThe Tahoe Rim Trail is one of the world's premier trails-for good reason. It winds completely around spectacular Lake Tahoe, the highest and largest alpine lake in North America. Along the...

50 Best Short Hikes: Yosemite National Park and Vicinity leads hikers of all skill levels to some of the most stunning landscapes Yosemite has to offer including: bubbling alpine creeks, smooth glaciated slabs, giant sequoias, deep dark blue lakes, and...

The essential, cut-to-the-chase handbook for hiking and backpacking the PCTIf you want bare-bones information about the 2,663-mile Pacific Crest Trail without all the long, detailed descriptions, the Pacific Crest Trail Data Book is exactly what you're...

Must-do hikes in Shenandoah National ParkTop Trails: Shenandoah National Park by acclaimed outdoors writer Johnny Molloy saves readers the time and frustration of finding the perfect hikes to suit their desires. With hundreds of miles of trails running...