Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Portland Forest Hikes Portland Forest Hikes James D. Thayer Here are twenty wilderness hikes within twenty miles of downtown Portland, Oregon, less than a half hour's ride from the city. Adventurers at all skill levels will be surprised by the remoteness and … OL11935049W
Easy Hikes Close to Home Easy Hikes Close to Home Sheri McGregor Day hiking in San Diego and the surrounding areas has never been better. New trails have been established and old trails have been rediscovered. Carefully researched on foot, hiking enthusiast Sheri … OL15185783W
The Dagger of Death The Dagger of Death Walter G. Oleksy An adventure with humor for the 8-12 age group. **Hank Cooper's archaeologist parents** were always flying to fascinating parts of the world to search for ancient treasures. Now they've **disappeared… OL15278956W
The royal roads The royal roads Kathy Pelta Describes the development and use of many of the major trails established by Spanish soldiers, traders, and priests in Mexico, the Southwest, and Florida between the 1500s and the 1800s. OL15844937W
West from Salt Lake West from Salt Lake Jesse G. Petersen 328 p. : 25 cm OL16142590W
Best hikes near Reno and Lake Tahoe Best hikes near Reno and Lake Tahoe Tracy Salcedo-Chourré "Featuring 45 of the best hikes in the greater Reno and Lake Tahoe area"-- "With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy … OL19706897W
Never wipe your ass with a squirrel Never wipe your ass with a squirrel Jason Robillard An unorthodox primer to the adventurous world of trail running and ultramarathons by ultrarunner Jason Robillard. The tips provided throughout the book range from practical to weird as Robillard sets… OL19969862W
Your complete guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail Your complete guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail Matthew J. Nelson Explore every part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail with this ultimate resource, detailing the trail's twists and turns, its flora and fauna, geology, water sources, and nearby gateway communitie… OL19973952W
Top trails Lake Tahoe Top trails Lake Tahoe Michael C. White "Top Trails: Lake Tahoe explores the best trails for hiking and biking in the Tahoe area. The guide features the best hikes including the north side's splendid back-country, the lake's sedate western… OL20006170W
Lake District Lake District Vivienne Crow This guide provides 30 graded walks in the valleys and on the low fells of the English Lake District, the UK's most popular national park. Over a wide range of terrain and leading to some of the Lake… OL20007671W
Camino de Santiago Camino de Santiago Andy Symington The Camino de Santiago cuts across Spain from the Pyrenees in the east to Santiago de Compostela in the west, leading you through the varied and beautiful ancient kingdoms of northern Spain. This gui… OL20007684W
Coastal walks in Andalucia Coastal walks in Andalucia Guy Hunter-Watts Over 40 half and full day walks along Andalucia's Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. The guidebook features the best of the Subbetica range, nearly all walks falling within Natural Parks and Reserves… OL20042615W
West Coast Walking West Coast Walking Kerry-Jayne Wilson This book presents an introduction to the West Coast's physical environment, plants and animals, and a guide to the walks, lakes and highways of the region. The plants, animals, and natural features … OL21833075W
Central Oregon Cascades Central Oregon Cascades Sullivan, William L. Features fifty-three hiking trails around Oregon's Cascade Range, with a map, directions, and information on the difficulty level, total distance, elevation, transportation options, pet accommodation… OL27059654W
Mental illness Mental illness Gilda Berger Describes symptoms of mental illness, treatments, and legal rights of mental patients. OL2728089W
Le temps du paysage Le temps du paysage Hélène Dorion Un matin, à la fin d'un séjour en Italie, plutôt que de s'installer pour écrire comme elle le fait chaque jour, Hélène Dorion va marcher dans les sentiers. Tout juste après être rentrée, elle reçoit … OL29256138W
California coast trails California coast trails J. Smeaton Chase Check out this wonderful book about a solitary, rambling 2000-mile horseback ride from the border of Mexico to Oregon. Well-educated and inclined towards the poetic, Joseph Smeaton Chase loved nature… OL4971568W