Wilderness Press imprint: 134 books
Utah's National Parks
Hiking Camping and Vacationing in Utah's Canyon Country
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
Discover soaring sandstone cliffs, ancient rock-art, sun-baked desert, and open woodlands of pinyon and juniper. Up-to-date trail and campground information are featured in this second edition and 124 different hikes are detailed. Includes descriptions of desert geology, plants and animals, and a topographic map for each hike.
Rail-Trails Midwest Great Lakes
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2009
In this edition in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the best of the Great Lakes rail-trails, home to the most rail-trails in the country. With 113 rural, suburban, and urban trails threading through nearly 2300 miles, Rail-Trails Midwest: Great Lakes covers Illinois, Indiana,...
Walking Denver
32 Tours of the Mile High City’s Best Urban Trails, Historic Architecture, and Cultural Highlights
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2018
People come to Denver for the nearby mountains and spectacular natural beauty, the craft beer, the outdoor lifestyle and mild climate with abundant sunshine, but what they also discover is how walkable it is as they explore culinary treasures, history that goes from the time of the dinosaurs to the...
by Elizabeth Wenk
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2012
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 rock as far as the eye can see. In addition to...
Rail-Trails West
California, Arizona, and Nevada
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2009
In this edition in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the best of the West. With 70 rural, suburban, and urban trails threading through 1,050 miles, Rail-Trails West covers 60 trails in California, eight in Arizona, and two in Nevada. Many rail-trails offer escapes from city...
The Wisdom of John Muir
100+ Selections from the Letters, Journals, and Essays of the Great Naturalist
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2012
The Wisdom of John Muir marries the best aspects of a Muir anthology with the best aspects of a Muir biography. The fact that it is neither, and yet it is both, distinguishes this book from the many extant books on John Muir. Building on her lifelong passion for the work and philosophy of John Muir,...
Walking Albuquerque
30 Tours of the Duke City's Historic Neighborhoods, Ditch Trails, Urban Nature, and Public Art
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2015
Given its history and massive sprawl, we must admit that, unlike Nancy Sinatra's boots, Albuquerque was not made for walking. However, that doesn't mean the art of walking has met its demise here. A resurgence in plans and efforts to make it walkable again indicates that the city is on the verge of...
by Elizabeth Wenk
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2014
A derivative of the comprehensive John Muir Trail by Sierra expert Elizabeth Wenk, this data book is perfect for the weight-conscious hiker. A brief introductory section provides planning data, including information on permits, trailhead transport, and food resupplies. This is followed by on-the-trail...
by Jessica Lage
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2010
Only 30 miles from San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore attracts admirers year-round to its forests, wetlands, and beaches. Visitors come to this tranquil place to hike, camp, backpack, bike, kayak, horseback ride, picnic, fish, and nature-watch. This invaluable resource gives detailed information...
Mount Shasta
A Guide to Climbing, Skiing, and Exploring California's Premier Mountain
Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2017
Mt. Shasta is California’s premier, stand-alone, 14,000-foot mountain—with the largest and longest glaciers in the state. Along with Washington’s Mt. Rainier, Mt. Shasta is one of the two most prominent large mountains in the contiguous United States. Shasta is sought after by so many climbers...
Oahu Trails
Walks Strolls and Treks on the Capital Island
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2011
This guide to 45 great hikes on Oahu includes 2 new trips in the inland rainforests of Kailua and Waimanalo. Explore the beaches, cliffs, and rainforests, and learn about native plants, Hawaiian history, and local mythology.
by Michael Jeneid
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2010
Explore by kayak the lagoons, bays, rivers, and lakes of Northern California, including the Russian River, San Francisco Bay, Monterey Bay, Lake Tahoe, and Donner Lake. Author Michael Jeneid hand-picked the most scenic and enjoyable kayaking areas for both beginners and experts. With this fact-filled...
Visit California Farms
Your Guide to Farm Stays, Tours, and Hands-On Workshops
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2016
A concern for the environment and a desire to better understand where our food comes from are reflected in today's collective consciousness; millions of people are eager to learn more about the local food movement. Many want to take the movement even farther by growing their own food, composting,...
by Matthew J. Nelson, The Arizona Trail Association
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2013
Now, for the first time, Arizona visitors and residents will be able to set out on any part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail with a "bible" of the trail's twists and turns, its flora and fauna, and its geology.
In an easy-to-use format, the book serves up the 800-mile trail section...