"Short, to-the-point, and humorously illustrated by famed outdoor illustrator Mike Clelland, this book presents everything hikers and backpackers need to be safe, comfortable, and well fed while carrying a very small and lightweight pack"--

Having gotten lost on a chaotic hike in the great outdoors, the sheep find their way back by following the trail of wool they have left.

"A family goes for a hike together but feels disconnected until they get lost in the woods and the experience brings them closer together"--

Surviving a twenty-five-foot fall while at Joshua Tree National Park, a journalist reflects on the four days during which she was exposed to the elements and wilderness of Southern California, sharing what she learned about herself and her will to survive while waiting to be rescued.

Colorado is replete with natural beauty, award-winning breweries and a history that reflects its wild and rugged character. Author Ed Sealover offers this detailed guide to ten three-day excursions full of nature, history and unique watering holes. Discover sprawling parks and celebrated landmarks throughout the state. Visit oddball destinations like the trail of America's favorite cannibal and the renowned ghost town of Saint Elmo. Work up a thirst...

When Cleo and her family go on vacation, they experience a freak August snow storm while hiking on Mt. Baldy.

Three friends set out on a day hike to explore their local forest, intending to climb to the top of the hill, where they will plant a flag, read a poem, and release feathers into the wind.

Over 100 walks and hikes with a geologic point of view. Tectonic action of monumental proportions made California one of the most varied geological settings on the Earth's surface. Whether or not geology is your passion, Geology Hikes of Northern California will open your eyes to the natural world around you. If you thrill at caves, want to climb a volcano, are awed by the power of time to sculpt stone into natural works of art, and are keen to investigate...

Illustrations and simple rhyming text present a child who is hiking with a group into the Grand Canyon, enjoying the wonders of nature--whether a lizard, a picture on the stone, or a glimpse of the moon from the bottom.