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It felt like an emotional crucifixion-a dark year in which a father figure passed, a friend and mentor suffered a terminal illness, one child entered psychosis, another child took his life, a 14-year marriage ended.As a new life began, an ancient...

I'm hoping to inspire readers to get out and see the wonders we have all around us.The encounters of my adventures and experiences just show that age and determination have no boundaries. This true story shows only a glimpse of what this world has to...

Barb and Henry walk The South Downs Way from Winchester to Eastbourne staying at homes and pubs.

A helpful and practical pocket guide to walking the long-distance Dart Valley Trail.The Dart Valley Trail is a walk along one of the most scenic rivers in Devon, the River Dart. The trail begins in Dartmouth Harbour, a town long associated with naval...

Nick's life is shattered and he decides to walk off his grief. Emily wants to be free from the emotional pressures of family and to keep her hard-won sobriety. Middle-aged Hilma and Tim crave a physical challenge. Sarah is recovering from last year's...

A helpful and practical pocket guide to walking the long-distance Templer Way path.The Templer Way, starting in Haytor, links the picturesque National Park Dartmoor with the coastal town of Teignmouth. This trail begins where tramways once quarried...

A helpful and practical pocket guide to walking the long-distance Devonshire Heartland Way path.Graced with a view of Dartmoor’s rising hills in the foreground, the Devonshire Heartland Way starts in the ancient town of Okehampton. As you proceed,...

On the Trails of Northern Michigan covers state parks and national forests from coast to coast, leading you through Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Leelanau Conservancy and Little Traverse Conservancy...

Exploring Arkansas: A Guide to over 100 Must-See Destinations in Arkansas to Hit the Road & Start Your Adventure TodayTraveling to Arkansas is unlike any other adventure you crossed off your bucket list. The ultimate dreamland for adventurous spirits...

Walk with Duncan and Chris as they take two journeys along the great Pennine footpath, forty years apart. Has the Way changed over four decades? Have they changed? Over the many days and miles they describe and photograph all that is glorious about the...

An artist walks across North America with a group of environmental activists, taking photos, raising ecological consciousness, learning the land first-hand. For each week of the nine-month walk, his friend, a poet, researches each upcoming leg of the...

This book is a factual account of the challenges and joys of the Pilgrimage of El Camino de Santiago, The Way of St. James. It offers practical advice for preparing for it and enjoying the experience. If you like first-person accounts full of facts and...

Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of Harz with the enticing "Harz Travel Guide." Take a deep dive into the mesmerizing beauty and rich historical heritage that characterizes this idyllic region. Uncover the tantalizing flavors of Harz cuisine,...

"Throughout my life," writes Jeff Darren Muse, "manhood has been a kind of topographic map. Yet it's peer pressure or social norms telling me which route to follow: Smile, Jeff, have a beer. Make babies. Make lots of money. Buy yourself a leaf blower...

The Cape to Cape track is along the stunning coastline of south west, Western Australia. The track runs between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin for nearly 130km. This is a hike that will have the walker experiencing some of the most spectacular...

Our hiking guide prints on demand: please disregard "out of stock" notices from online retailers.Explore world-famous hikes and discover hidden gems in Norway's western fjords. Trek up popular Pulpit Rock and Kjeragbolten, or the steep 4444-step...

Shedding years of societal conditioning that dictates school, work and life, Patrice and Justin La Vigne do their best to maintain a nomadic whimsy. However, this nontraditional life presents just as many moments of joy and grace as moments of stress and...

After leading successful hedge fund companies for twenty years, Anthony "Tac" Caine experienced the most extreme business catastrophe imaginable. Hedge fund companies managed by Tac Caine with a twenty-year successful track record collapsed in only two...

It's time to begin Your Adventure at Vancouver Washington!Use this city guide to mark your calendar to amazing historic sites, attend popular events, fests, fairs and festivals. Start at Vancouver's 1.5 billion dollar, world-class scenic Waterfront...

Can you ever break free from the patterns of life? Are you really stuck with no choices? What would happen if you were diagnosed with a terminal illness? Would you find a way to change your life, even if you didn't know how much time you had left?After...

Idaho Twelvers is the ultimate resource for both beginner and experienced mountaineers looking to summit Idaho's 12,000ft peaks. From the exposed cliff edges on Borah Peak's Chicken Out Ridge, all the way to the steep scree fields on Lost River Peak's...

Trails that are more or less traveled.In view of the fact that the borough of Jim Thorpe was named after an Olympic champion, it is fitting that the area is renowned for such physical outdoor activities as hiking, biking, and jogging in the surrounding...

The author, a seasoned hiker and backpacker from the Adirondack Mountains, travels to Maine to spend a week trekking the northern most 60 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Along the way he meets day-packers, slack-packers, backpackers accidently hiking in...

"One of America's greatest (and most threatened) glories is its network of public lands, and in this volume, the talented Dickerson makes the most of them. These landscapes are not the backdrop but the foreground of his lovely essays, that will make...

The Definitive Wyoming Ghost Town BookWyoming State Historical Society Book Award WinnerIn the award-winning Voices at Twilight, a collection of historical stories and photographs, Lori Howe illuminates past and present Wyoming ghost towns. Towns like...

 Iain Sinclair has described Welcome to New London as, "An invaluable and informed super-tour by the Cobbett of YouTube. As immediately readable and engrossing as a Rogers film." After the 2012 Olympics London once again entered a period of...

In No Mere Pastime: A Life in High Places, Ken Stanton's ambition to climb the big walls of Yosemite and follow in the footsteps of heroes like Royal Robbins and Yvon Chouinard lead him to discover his most substantial strengths by confronting his...

Barb and Henry took a number of long and short walks in Tuscany in 2005, 2013 and 2017. THis photo journal contains descriptions of those walks.

So you've been done an Arizona vacation, maybe even Colorado and Utah, but have you done the Grand Circle? You may have heard of the term and likely know it well if you live within it. For those that don't know what the Grand Circle means, you...

Looking for everyday outdoor adventures in Sacramento? Look no further! In Mildly Scenic, author and outdoor enthusiast Ashley Shult Langdon gives you the inside scoop on Sacramento's best-kept secret: The Lower American River. We're talking grassy...

Arthur Conan Doyle a mené une existence particulièrement riche et passionnante, le type de vie qu'on attribue à un véritable excentrique, ce qu'il n'était pas. Il était toutefois plein de ressources, courageux, intelligent, dévoué et ouvert d'esprit. De...

Released from the constraints of covid-19 and approaching fifty-nine Valerie sets out mid January 2022 to walk from the Kent coast to North West Scotland. On a meandering route through Southern England she revisits her former homes, battling with mud,...

John Mackay was a well-known doctor in Hong Kong for many years, and then decided in the peak of history medical career to throw it in and travel the world instead. He set himself the goal of climbing the highest peak in as many countries and territories...

How would you choose to live knowing you were going to die? Fiercely independent throughout her adult life, at age 67, Lil responds to her unexpected diagnosis with two decisions: To die with dignity and to embark on one final adventure. Accompanied...

Did you ever want to shake up your life a little? Jane Congdon did, but it wasn’t the wildlife, fresh air, scenery, or the promise of a simple life that drew retired the  editor  into the woods. It was the Wild Effect! Record numbers of...

An activity that originated in Western societies, backpacking has gained increasing popularity among Chinese millennials. In a spirit of the 'search for self', young Chinese backpackers have sought to display their pursuit of freedom, independence and...

This tale of faith and triumph spans a period of six years.  The author persuades her reluctant twin sister to accompany her on the Camino for a spiritual quest and the adventure of a lifetime. Beginning in the spring of 2011, they...

Each year, thousands of people walk the various pilgrim routes to Santiago de Compostela in North west Spain.This book is about the author's personal pilgrimage, following the less frequently travelled route of the Via de La Plata from Seville...

The definitive guide to more than 500 hiking trails in Florida that no enthusiast will want to be without.   Hikers in the Sunshine State may find themselves less than elevationally challenged, but what Florida trails lack in altitude, they make up...

Ready to rove? In Turning 50 on El Camino de Santiago, Janine Harrison fosters wanderlust in armchair travelers and prepares trekkers about to tackle the French Way from St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, over the Pyrenees, into Spain. Through personal...

"Didn't want this journey to end!" - Shari H."You caught me hook line and sinker. I was addicted from the first page." - Agnes A."A great story about female friendship and finding your truth" - Garth A.Saint Jean Pied de Port, France. Aubrey is...