The Great Outdoors! May 2025


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Book cover for "100 hikes of a lifetime"
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Book cover for "Backpacker hidden gems"
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Book cover for "Backpacking North Carolina"
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Joe Miller brings us the first-ever stand-alone guidebook to backpacking in North Carolina, a state long known as a terrific backpacking destination. Covering 43 of the best trips the state has to offer, Backpacking North Carolina provides all the information necessary for beginning and experienced backpackers alike to enjoy hiking destinations from the mountains to the coast. Each trip description offers key maps and navigation information,...
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Book cover for "The essential guide to hiking with dogs"
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"Need-to-know topics for novice hikers or new owners, from trail etiquette to leave no trace ethics, important gear and packing guides to essential commands you should train on the trail. Color photography throughout"--
Book cover for "Exploring North Carolina's lookout towers"
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"A hiking guide and photography book on North Carolina's lookout towers. In the 1920s and 1930s, forestry organizations built dozens of lookout structures in Western North Carolina as the backbone of a fire fighting system. Many of these lookouts survive in North Carolina today-and though decommissioned, they represent some of the best destinations for hikers who want to see the incredible vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Part hiking guide and...
Book cover for "Exploring Southern Appalachian forests"
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This unique hiking guide to the southern Appalachian mountains leads readers to explore the rich forest ecosystems and other natural communities visitors encounter along the trail. Drawing on years of experience guiding forest walks throughout the region, Steph Jeffries and Tom Wentworth invite hikers and nature lovers to see their surroundings in new ways. Readers will learn to decipher clues from the tree canopies, forest floor, and other natural...
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"Go Forth and Forage is a North American mushroom foraging guide with identification, harvesting, and preparation instructions for over 50 edible and medicinal mushrooms"--
Book cover for "Great day hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail"
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"The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is an 1,175-mile destination trail that crosses North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey's Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks. It traverses 37 counties, 7 national parks and forests, and nearly a dozen state parks and historic sites. This is the first-ever guide to day hikes along the crown jewel of North Carolina foot trails. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the outdoors,...
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Book cover for "Hiking North Carolina"
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"This book features concise descriptions and detailed maps for more than 500 easy-to-follow trails in North Carolina that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region's history."--
Book cover for "Hiking North Carolina's state parks"
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"North Carolina's state parks reflect the natural abundance and variety in the Tar Heel State, with preserves located in each of the major regions from mountains to coast. With this guide, Johnny Molloy details the best hikes to enjoy in North Carolina's expanding state parks system. Written with the beginning, intermediate, and seasoned hiker in mind, Hiking North Carolina's state parks is the most comprehensive and useful hiking guide published...
Book cover for "Where should we camp next?"
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"... your guide to planning an amazing, budget-conscious family vacation, featuring 200+ of the best and most interesting campgrounds and outdoor accommodations across the US, along with recommendations for cheap and free activities, restaurants, and more"--