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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Camping & woodcraft
This guide to nearly 100 public campgrounds in the state of
Pennsylvania is perfect for tent and RV campers alike. Within each
of the campground listings is vital information on location, road
conditions, fees, reservations, available facilities, and
recreational activities. The listings are organized by geographic
area, and thorough site maps will help simplify the search for the
perfect campground. In addition, Camping Pennsylvania provides
useful tips on camping etiquette, camping with children, and
enjoying--or avoiding--the state's diverse and abundant wildlife.
Look inside for: Campground locations Facilities and hookups Fees
and reservations GPS coordinates for each campground Tips on
wildlife, safety, and zero-impact camping
The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone
who owns or ‘would die for’ a camper van. In this book Martin
Dorey, acknowledged camper van expert, presenter of BBC2’s ‘One
Man and His Campervan’ and author of the popular Take the Slow
Road series, dives headfirst into the nitty gritty of camping and
camper vans. The book covers all aspects of the camper van life,
including: - Owning and living day to day with a camper van (LIVE)
- Cooking and eating in your camper (EAT) - Sleeping in your camper
(SLEEP) - Keeping you and your van going (REPEAT) This second
edition has been fully updated with new text and photographs
throughout, including an expanded section on environmentally
conscious camping, new text about accessible camper vanning, lots
of tasty new recipes, updated costs and figures and an expanded
list of the best UK campsites. Packed with stunning photography,
and oodles of vital, definitive and authoritative information, this
book is an essential buy for both dreamers and do-ers alike.
Let your trip to the Land of Enchantment begin with Camping New
Mexico. Fully updated and revised with more than 150 public
campgrounds, Camping New Mexico is an ideal companion for tourists
and locals alike. Maps and quick reference tables are keyed to each
area to help you pick a site that will meet all of your needs. You
will also find many fun and exciting things to do in the
surrounding areas of each campground. Whether you're planning to
explore Carlsbad Caverns, test your rock climbing skills at City of
Rocks State Park, or hike in the Manzano Mountains, Camping New
Mexico can help you find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or
park your RV. Look inside for: *Campground locations *Detailed maps
*GPS coordinates for each campground *Driving directions
*Facilities and hookups *Dates of operation Fees and reservations
*Recreational activities *What equipment and clothing to bring
*Tips on wildlife and safety
Now fully revised and updated, Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First
Aid is essential reading for any trail user, from trip leaders and
guides to EMTs and paramedics. You'll learn vital skills, such as:
*How to survey, assess, and stabilize the victim and the medical
situation *How to manage physical symptoms *What questions to ask
to gain necessary vital information *How to care for wounds and
orthopedic injuries, and much more Packed with useful information,
Wilderness Medicine is the ultimate resource for anyone faced with
providing immediate care when access to a medical facility is
difficult or impossible.
Being your own wilderness doctor for the security of knowing what
to do for the best--in case of the worst--a more than first-aid
companion that's always there when a doctor may be too far away.
Angier who knows the outdoors, and Dr. Kodet who knows
people--inside and out--team up to present life-saving,
panic-preventing information for times when making the right
decision is most vital. Here are trip-saving ways to handle the
sometimes painful but rarely serious accident-health problems that
can face campers, hikers, and vacationers...cuts, sprains, insect
bites, blisters burns. Here's what to do when a misstep results in
fracture, break, dislocation, swelling. Know how a doctor would
view symptoms that loom larger as the metropolis recedes; how he's
handle the problem; how to differentiate between minor protests of
hard used muscles and signs of serious trouble that call for prompt
professional help.
Whether you're on the highway, trail, or totally off the grid,
Trail Forked is your go-to for delicious and inspired recipes for
your outdoor adventures. With more than 100 highly original and
creative recipes for delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and
snacks, Trail Forked solves what outdoor adventurers have been
struggling over for years: How to make tasty, hearty, and
nutritious camp food. Say good-bye to those sad, dehydrated
dinners, full of sodium and fillers that can leave you feeling
listless and bloated. Trail Forked shows you how, with just a few
tools and the right ingredients, you can make nutritious, even
sumptuous, meals off the grid, on the trail, or in the comfort of
your RV. Banana Bread Pancakes, Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad, and
Blackened Salmon with Pineapple and Thai Basil Salsa are just a few
examples. Handy icons for each recipe describe what you'll need in
your camp kitchen to prepare the dish. Also included are recipes
for spices, condiments, sauces, and drinks, plus tips for foraging.
Finally, Trail Forked includes loads of gorgeous full-colour
photography of some of the most beautiful places in the US, as well
as facts and stories of the conservation groups who will receive a
portion of the proceeds of this book to help in their efforts to
continue this important work.
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