Song of the Paddle: An Illustrated Guide to Wilderness Camping
The return of a classic paddling guide.
More than a how-to camping and paddling guide, Song of the Paddle is a philosophical guide to outdoor living. Written by the acclaimed paddler and outdoorsman, Bill Mason, the book leads readers on a journey of exploration and discovery.
Mason writes from an intensely subjective viewpoint and the advice is practical and sound. He emphasizes the difference in perception between camping (rough) and outdoor living (comfort). Each page is packed with hard-won tips and tricks for enjoying the great outdoors. No detail is ignored — from keeping campfire smoke out of your eyes to ensuring children are safely occupied around the campsite.
Chapters include:
- Traveling solo, in groups and with family
- Campsites, tents and camping gear
- Camp fires, fireplaces and stoves
- Cooking in the wild
- Outdoor clothing options
- Packing equipment and food
- Survival tips and first aid
- Canoes for wilderness tripping
- Paddling and portaging skills
Mason’s personal accounts and details of memorable expeditions are certain to kindle the reader’s sense of adventure. Abundantly illustrated by photographs and sketches, novice campers and seasoned paddlers alike will get more out of their outdoor experience thanks to Song of the Paddle.
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What Camping Can Teach Us: Life’s Lessons Learned From The Great Outdoors
Kids love camping, and in this delightful children’s book, vivid, full-color photographs evoke the sights and sounds of enjoying the days and nights outdoors. Paired with these images are quotes on cozy tents, happy campfires, funny animals, tummy-filling food, hanging out with family and appreciating the natural world.
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Allen and Mike’s Really Cool Backpackin’ Book: Traveling camping skills for a wilderness environment
Walking into the wilderness with a pack on your back is an empowering experience. Allen and Mike’s Really Cool Backpackin’ Book, written and illustrated by two guys who spend half their lives in the woods, provides information on dressing and packing for the outdoors, equipment, travel techniques, campcraft, trip planning, outdoor hazards, low-impact camping, and more. Beginners will find this book a perfect introduction to the backpacking world, and old hands are certain to pick up a few more tricks from this thoroughly informative and entirely entertaining book.
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Camping Washington: The Best Public Campgrounds for Tents and RVs–Rated and Reviewed
The only evaluative–and humorous–guide to Washington’s public campgrounds! If Washington State is the Disneyland of American camping, then Ron Judd is its Mickey Mouse. With so many amazing spots to pitch a tent or park your RV, where does one begin? Judd’s new guide takes the guesswork out of finding a suitable site with a campsite rating system, icons for tents and RVs, quick-reference maps, clear driving directions, and reservation information. Whether you’re a weekend warrior hoping to beat the crowds on a holiday weekend or a full-time retired RV-er seeking the best hookups and showers, this cheeky guidebook contains all the information you need. With more than 500 public campgrounds to choose from, this guide provides campers with enough options (and witty one-liners) to satisfy for years to come.
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Camping Washington
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The Wyoming Camping Guide – Second Edition
The Wyoming Camping Guide is the most up-to-date and comprehensive camping book available for the Cowboy State. From border to border – Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks in the northwest, the Black Hills in the northeast, the state parks near Cheyenne, the mountainous Utah stateline in the southwest, and everywhere in between – the book takes an in-depth approach to describing Wyoming’s hundreds of public campgrounds.
With 424 pages, this complete guidebook comes packed with all the details that camper’s want to know about. Each campground includes information about its elevation, operating season, campground host, parking spur lengths, cost, managing agency, reservations, directions, facilities, services, and popularity. You’ll also get a full description, map, the author’s field notes, and recreational information such as nearby trails, picnic areas, and natural attractions. You’ll find where to fish, boat, view wildlife, rock climb, go four-wheeling, or take a scenic drive. The guide is complemented with dozens of black and white photos in addition to an 8-page color insert that highlights the scenery from each region. All the research has been done for you, so pack up your gear and let The Wyoming Camping Guide lead the way!
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The Best in Tent Camping: Georgia: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos
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A Camping Spree With Mr. Magee
Mr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when all of a sudden they find themselves plunging down a mountain and teetering on the edge of a huge waterfall! How will they find their way out of this slippery situation? Chris Van Dusen, the creator of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee, has filled this new adventure with charming illustrations and a playful, rhyming text. A fun read-aloud for children (and adults!) on campouts or snuggling at home!
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Camping Idaho (Regional Camping Series)
From the high peaks of the Bitterroots to the massive valley of the Snake River Plain, this guidebook includes detailed descriptions of more than 300 public campgrounds throughout the state of Idaho that campers can reach by car, for tenters and RVers.
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Moon Washington Camping: The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping (Moon Outdoors)
Washington state displays such extraordinary places as the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Rainier, the San Juan Islands, and Olympic National Park. If you are looking for the ideal place to camp in Washington, begin with Moon Washington Camping. It’s the best resource for finding campsites-from convenient roadside stopovers to secluded alpine hike-in spots-throughout the entire state. Join the nation’s most popular outdoor writer, Tom Stienstra, as he brings you descriptions of camping options, ranging from state park campgrounds to RV parks; complete contact information and summaries of each campground’s scenic features, facilities, and nearby recreational opportunities; expert tips on gear, safety and first aid, weather, low-impact camping, and camping with kids; and easy-to-use regional maps, driving directions to each campground, and details on fees, reservation services, and helpful websites.