Father and Son, in Michigan, trained to take their sled dog team to Alaska to run in the 'Last Great Race on Earth', the Iditarod. From the start line in Anchorage to the finish in Nome, Christopher hitchhikes by bush plane along the trail, recording the intensity and struggle of unfolding adventure in his journal on the family website. Jim,...Lire la suite
Father and Son, in Michigan, trained to take their sled dog team to Alaska to run in the 'Last Great Race on Earth', the Iditarod. From the start line in Anchorage to the finish in Nome, Christopher hitchhikes by bush plane along the trail, recording the intensity and struggle of unfolding adventure in his journal on the family website. Jim,...Lire la suite
Michigan has some of the best hiking trails in the entire United States. This hiking journal allows you to record all those special trails and experiences you had while getting back to nature. Hiking is a great way to get back in touch with a slower pace of life. The experiences while performing these activities are endless. Writing in a...Lire la suite
Michigan has some of the best hiking trails in the entire United States. This hiking journal allows you to record all those special trails and experiences you had while getting back to nature. Hiking is a great way to get back in touch with a slower pace of life. The experiences while performing these activities are endless. Writing in a...Lire la suite
Join the two man crew of the 26-foot sailboat, "The Write Stuff," as they venture through challenging seas, to beautiful South Manitou Island. Great Lakes sailor Steve Falvo recounts his trip across Lake Michigan getting to South Manitou, as well as his time spent hiking and viewing the island sites in this delightful narrative.Anyone with even...Lire la suite
Join the two man crew of the 26-foot sailboat, "The Write Stuff," as they venture through challenging seas, to beautiful South Manitou Island. Great Lakes sailor Steve Falvo recounts his trip across Lake Michigan getting to South Manitou, as well as his time spent hiking and viewing the island sites in this delightful narrative.Anyone with even...Lire la suite
Nature Walks in the Indiana Dunes highlights 25 outings that traverse an uncommon landscape along the south shore of Lake Michigan. The guidebook briefly describes the natural and social history of each walk.Accurate maps and detailed highway directions and trail descriptions help in planning your trips. Numerous color images of this unique...Lire la suite
Nature Walks in the Indiana Dunes highlights 25 outings that traverse an uncommon landscape along the south shore of Lake Michigan. The guidebook briefly describes the natural and social history of each walk.Accurate maps and detailed highway directions and trail descriptions help in planning your trips. Numerous color images of this unique...Lire la suite
The best guide to hiking within an hour's drive of Chicago. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago by Ted Villaire introduces newcomers and lifelong residents alike to a surprising array of the best day hikes within a 60-mile radius of the Windy City.The new full-color edition includes some brand-new hikes on newly built trails, such as Miller...Lire la suite
The best guide to hiking within an hour's drive of Chicago. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago by Ted Villaire introduces newcomers and lifelong residents alike to a surprising array of the best day hikes within a 60-mile radius of the Windy City.The new full-color edition includes some brand-new hikes on newly built trails, such as Miller...Lire la suite
State Hiking SeriesEach guide includes:- Hikes suited to every ability- Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails- Up-to-date trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues- Detailed trail maps and GPS coordinates- Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for each hike- Trail Finder for best...Lire la suite
State Hiking SeriesEach guide includes:- Hikes suited to every ability- Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails- Up-to-date trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues- Detailed trail maps and GPS coordinates- Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for each hike- Trail Finder for best...Lire la suite
The Civil War era was a time of great tragedy and triumph, and for a diverse group of women it was a distinctive thread in their lives and their quilting. Quilters and historians alike will appreciate the timeless lessons shared through actual diary entries and 121 related quilt blocks featured in The Civil War Diary Quilt, from Rosemary...Lire la suite
The Civil War era was a time of great tragedy and triumph, and for a diverse group of women it was a distinctive thread in their lives and their quilting. Quilters and historians alike will appreciate the timeless lessons shared through actual diary entries and 121 related quilt blocks featured in The Civil War Diary Quilt, from Rosemary...Lire la suite
In her walk, Loreen Niewenhuis accomplished what many of us have only daydreamed about. Her adventure is told with verve and boldness, and she is a clear-eyed observer of the lake and its beautiful and sometimes ravaged shore. This book is a welcome addition to the literature of the Great Lakes. Jerry Dennis, author, The Living Great Lakes...Lire la suite
In her walk, Loreen Niewenhuis accomplished what many of us have only daydreamed about. Her adventure is told with verve and boldness, and she is a clear-eyed observer of the lake and its beautiful and sometimes ravaged shore. This book is a welcome addition to the literature of the Great Lakes. Jerry Dennis, author, The Living Great Lakes...Lire la suite
One of our nations newest parks stretches along Lake Michigan across 14 miles of windswept beach between Gary and Michigan City in Northern Indiana. Dune Country explains for the first time in terms everyone can understand why the plant and animal succession and the rich variety of natural habitats there are so unique. Now Daniel has added a...Lire la suite
One of our nations newest parks stretches along Lake Michigan across 14 miles of windswept beach between Gary and Michigan City in Northern Indiana. Dune Country explains for the first time in terms everyone can understand why the plant and animal succession and the rich variety of natural habitats there are so unique. Now Daniel has added a...Lire la suite
"Hey ----Aren't you supposed to be working? " And yet, here you are searching for another good book to read ---in the hiking section of all places. Does that mean you've thought about going on a backpacking adventure of your own, like all the people who through-hike the Appalachian Trail (AT)? Me too. Do you long to reconnect with America,...Lire la suite
"Hey ----Aren't you supposed to be working? " And yet, here you are searching for another good book to read ---in the hiking section of all places. Does that mean you've thought about going on a backpacking adventure of your own, like all the people who through-hike the Appalachian Trail (AT)? Me too. Do you long to reconnect with America,...Lire la suite
Gary Gerson led an uneventful life growing up Jewish in East Tennessee. This changed when he decided to walk onto the Vanderbilt football team with no prior experience, beginning a lifelong love for the game with four years of exhilaration and heartbreak. After juggling the challenges of infatuation, a bowl game, a major steroid scandal and...Lire la suite
Gary Gerson led an uneventful life growing up Jewish in East Tennessee. This changed when he decided to walk onto the Vanderbilt football team with no prior experience, beginning a lifelong love for the game with four years of exhilaration and heartbreak. After juggling the challenges of infatuation, a bowl game, a major steroid scandal and...Lire la suite
The translation and explanation of genus and species names yield markers to help us identify birds in the field as well as remember distinctive traits. Having a basic understanding of the scientific and common names of birds reveals insights into their color, behavior, habitat, or geography. Knowing that Cyanocitta means ?blue chatterer and...Lire la suite
The translation and explanation of genus and species names yield markers to help us identify birds in the field as well as remember distinctive traits. Having a basic understanding of the scientific and common names of birds reveals insights into their color, behavior, habitat, or geography. Knowing that Cyanocitta means ?blue chatterer and...Lire la suite
