Nature Hiking

Having young kids can make a simple run to the grocery store an event–so planning a family vacation with a full itinerary can be challenging…and, let’s face it, intimidating.... With over 3.6 million visitors each year, Yosemite has something to offer to everyone. Having so many waterfalls, lakes, hiking trails, and lodging options is both a blessing and a curse–you are left wondering where to even begin when planning.

Allein über die Alpen. Mit Zelt und Gaskocher im Gepäck wandert die junge Schweizerin Christina Ragettli auf der herausfordernden roten Via Alpina vier Monate lang durch sechs Länder. Auf 2363 Kilometern erlebt sie einige verrückte Geschichten und Abenteuer, die sie zum Teil an ihre Grenzen bringen. Doch trotz Schmerzen, Kälte, tagelangem Regen und scheinbar unüberwindbaren Hindernissen setzt sie einfach jeden Tag einen Fuss vor den anderen, und ihre Erlebnisse auf der Via Alpina werden zu Lebenslektionen.

Right in the center of Idaho is the 2.3 million acre Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. Central Idaho offers the Gem State's most exciting, most literally down-to-earth, splash-and-dash adventures. The two big rivers running through it, the Salmon and the Middle Fork of the Salmon, attract adventurers from the world over. Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho's oh-so-trendy resort area, and the North Fork Road, an on-the-edge throwback to times past, point up the contrasts you will find here.

Butch S. Hardcastle is back; the author of Survive Doomsday - How to Become a Prepper and Survive After a Doomsday Event offers more great guidance on how to prepare for the events that will change the world as we know it. In this one hour-lunchtime listen series book, Butch looks at a range of specific doomsday events and how you would go about surviving each one.

Ever wonder what it would be like to hike 2,174 miles from Georgia to Maine along the world’s longest continuously marked footpath? Join Marathon as he provides a humorous autobiographical account of a “real” walk in the woods. Anyone who enjoys travel or adventure will love Marathon’s story. This audiobook is required for any outdoor enthusiast and will certainly assist anyone wanting to plan an Appalachian Trail (AT) section or thru-hike. Live vicariously through this entertaining account, which is narrated by the author.

In June 2007, Erin McKittrick and her husband, Hig, embarked on a 4,000-mile expedition from Seattle to the Aleutian Islands, traveling solely by human power. This is the story of their unprecedented trek along the northwestern edge of the Pacific Ocean-a year-long journey through some of the most rugged terrain in the world - and their encounters with rain, wind, blizzards, bears, and their own emotional and spiritual demons.

In this guide, you will find 47 of the best hiking cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks that will make hiking more enjoyable. It does not matter whether you are a hiking beginner or a professional hiker. All of the stress that comes with hiking can be significantly reduced or even completely eliminated if you use this guide. I have used all of the tricks from this guide at least once, so I know that you will too. What are you waiting for? Don't let hiking stress you out ever again! Show those hiking trails who the real boss is after purchasing this guide.

In recent years, there has been a huge influx of interest in climbing. Climbing gyms are popping up all over the place, and new climbers are taking to the outdoors, but there aren’t enough old timers to pass on all of the necessary knowledge that comes with taking on such a sport. There is more to climbing than just going up a rock. Once you join the sport, you become part of a community, a family, and there are certain unwritten rules that should be adhered to.

From the shady depths of Yosemite Valley to the top of 14,505-foot Mount Whitney through some of the most treacherous and starkly beautiful terrain on the planet, this memoir is both a thrilling adventure (complete with bear encounters and snowstorms) as well as a poignant look into the mind and spirit of an athlete who is nothing if not human.

In Wild Winter, John D. Burns, best-selling author of The Last Hillwalker and Bothy Tales, sets out to rediscover Scotland’s mountains, remote places and wildlife in the darkest and stormiest months. He traverses the country from the mouth of the River Ness to the Isle of Mull, from remote Sutherland to the Cairngorms, in search of rutting red deer, pupping seals, minke whales, beavers, pine martens, mountain hares, and otters.

The continued musings of a hapless wanderer. Younger than Bill Bryson, smaller than Levison Wood, and hairier than Julia Bradbury. In his latest adventure, our bumbling yet affable narrator walks the 100 miles of the stunning and dramatic West Highland Way. Join him on a memorable hike that takes in all the splendour of the Scottish Highlands. With grand imposing scenery and beautiful shimmering lochs.

Walking upright on two feet is a uniquely human skill. It defines us as a species. It enabled us to walk out of Africa and to spread as far as Alaska and Australia. It freed our hands and freed our minds. We put one foot in front of the other without thinking - yet how many of us know how we do that, or appreciate the advantages it gives us? In this hymn to walking, neuroscientist Shane O’Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits it confers on our bodies and minds. In Praise of Walking celebrates this miraculous ability.

Bob Shepton is an ordained minister in the Church of England in his 70s, but spends most of his time sailing into the Arctic and making first ascents of inaccessible mountains. No tea parties for this vicar. Opening with the disastrous fire that destroyed his yacht whilst he was ice-bound in Greenland, the book travels back to his childhood growing up on his family's rubber plantation in Malaysia, moving back to England after his father was shot by the Japanese during the war, boarding school, the Royal Marines, and the church.

In this book, Stephen W. Littlewood provides a reliable guide on safe trail running and hiking. You will learn how to prepare for and respond to emergencies to be one step ahead of unforeseen circumstances during your outdoor adventures. Are you really prepared to save your life, right now, if you were lost or injured on a trail? This book provides you guidance on why things go wrong, who will rescue you, and what to do before and during an emergency to survive and be rescued in the wilderness.

Nicknamed 'Mountain Man' by the Sunday Telegraph, James Forrest is the record-breaking adventurer who climbed every mountain in England and Wales in just six months - the fastest ever time. Solo and unsupported, he walked over 1,000 miles and ascended five times the height of Everest during his 446-peak challenge. And he did it all on his days off from work, proving it is possible to integrate an epic adventure into your everyday life.

Have you explored the beauty of the world around you? Are you ready to embark on a hiking journey through the Americas but aren't sure where to start? Hiking the Americas Made Simple is your stress-free guide to a new adventure! Whether you are a thru-hiker, day-hiker, or overnight camper, this book simplifies hiking, making it accessible for anyone ready to explore the great outdoors! Discover more than a physical challenge and get to know yourself in a brand new way.

Take a walk in the park. Or explore a forest, gorge, campground, even a historic site. Spend a week or a weekend. Go biking, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting or cross-country skiing. Or just relax and enjoy the most beautiful scenery in the Northeast! This is a guide to the state and national parks throughout Maine, the wildlife refuges, nature and bike trails, historic sites, facilities and activities at each site, and contact information.

Looking for adventure? Ready to step out of your comfort zone and explore the world? Look no further than "Roaming the Unknown," the new eBook that will inspire and guide you on your next journey. From island hopping in the Philippines to rafting through the Grand Canyon, this book takes you on a journey through unconventional places and experiences that will leave you breathless and wanting more. Chapter 1 sets the tone for the rest of the book: it's time to step out of your comfort zone and explore the world. The chapters that follow are filled with stories of adventure, adrenaline, and ...

50 Things to Know Before Going on a Hike by Jonai Republica offers an approach to help you be prepared enough to have a fun, safe and meaningful hike. Most audiobooks on hiking tell you the authors’ trail stories, mishaps and lessons learned during their own grand adventures, as well as tips on the best gears to bring. Although there's nothing wrong with that, it is equally important for beginners to know what to do before and during the hike to make the best out of the experience. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, the best outdoors experience comes to those who are prepared.

Hike Smart, Not Hard: Discover the Secrets to Trail Mastery Without Guesswork or Mishaps! Do you yearn for the exhilaration of unexplored trails that challenge your spirit and test your resolve? Are you passionate about connecting deeply with nature while prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility? Picture a journey where every venture into nature is fueled by trustworthy navigation tips and ecologically sound practices. Now, you can turn that vision into reality.