This helpful book provides more than 200 excellent recipes, along with how-tos and recommendations on outdoor cooking equipment and techniques.

An introductory manual covering choosing the right RV, operating its systems, planning trips, preparing for travel, handling an RV on the road, using campground sites, and more.

This fully updated and revised guide to over 450 public campgrounds in Southern California is perfect for tent and RV campers alike. Within each campground listing 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 simplify the search for the perfect campground. Southern California offers a surprising array of quiet, out-of-the-way parks replete with lakes, rivers, rugged hills, and even rocky cliffs. Camping Southern California provides useful tips on camping etiquette and enjoying-or avoiding-the region's diverse and abundant wildlife. Look inside for: * Campground locations * Facilities and hookups * Fees and reservations * GPS coordinates for each campground * Recreational activities * What equipment and clothing to bring

Fully revised and updated, this guide to more than 100 public campgrounds in Virginia and West Virginia is perfect for tent and RV campers alike. Within each campground listing 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 simplify the search for the perfect campground. Virginia and West Virginia offer a surprising array of quiet, out-of-the-way parks replete with lakes, rivers, rugged hills, and even rocky cliffs. Camping Virginia and West Virginia provides useful tips on camping etiquette 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 * Recreational activities * What equipment and clothing to bring

In The Best of Fishing, Hunting, Camping, and Boating in Missouri, Charlie Farmer, an avid outdoorsman and the author of Unspoiled Beauty: A Personal Guide to Missouri Wilderness, provides the reader with some excellent tips for making the most of the four major outdoor nature activities that are available in Missouri. He also shares many of the fascinating adventures he has had during a lifetime of participating in his favorite pastimes. Fishing--Learn about Missouri's premier lakes and the fish in them; trout parks and their locations; how to catch bass and bluegill; fishing for muskies; the best time to fish; the right way and wrong way to catch a fish; night fishing; which lures work best; how heavy a fishing line should be; the best color line to use; tips for fishing with kids; and what to include in a tackle box. Hunting--Learn the best locations for hunting; the optimal habitat for deer, turkey, and squirrels; the different types of ducks and geese and their characteristics; how to field dress birds and waterfowl; about hunting dogs and various clubs; and read about the author's hunting experiences, first with his dad and, later, with his own son. Camping--Find out which camping companies are best and where the ultimate camping spots are located. Learn about camping checklists and safety tips; the history of camping equipment; sources for camping information; rules of public land; and camping in winter. Farmer also includes a listing of the national and state lands in Missouri, as well as a map of recreational opportunities, which shows the available activities keyed to map coordinates. Boating--Discover the vital role that boats, canoes, and houseboats play in enhancing thesplendor of the streams and lakes and learn boating safety tips. Read about Farmer's own frightening experience on Table Rock Lake during a terrible storm. Clearly written and very readable, The Best of Fishing, Hunting, Camping, and Boating in Missouri is an informative and useful book for all of the outdoor-lovers in the Show-Me State and surrounding areas.

When Backwood Ethics was first published in 1979, the Watermans' "new ethic" was enthusiastically received by environmentalists, hikers, and wilderness managers. This expanded edition brings the basics of low-impact hiking, camping and cooking, and alpine management into the 21st century. Here the authors take a fresh look at ways to protect the physical environment of our mountains and backcountry.

Camping Out in the Yellowstone, 1882 describes the park at a time when Yellowstone was truly an "out-back and beyond" experience. Writing just five years after the army chased the Nez Perce Indians through the area, and only ten years after the parks's establishment, Mary Richards provides a vivid picture of the undeveloped and untouristed Yellowstone Park: Fire Hole Basin, Mammoth Hot Springs, Lower Falls, and the Excelsior Geyser, now defunct but mightier at the time than Old Faithful. Augmented by twenty-eight contemporary photographs, Camping Out in the Yellowstone offers a fascinating perspective for present-day park lovers.

The complete guide to car camping in Illinois. Fully updated and revised, this guide details information on public campgrounds accessible by car. It's a guide for everyone from tenters to RVers.

This collection of more than 150 trail-tested recipes, the meat-free sequel to the best-selling Lipsmackin' Backpackin', features instructions for at-home preparation, packable trailside cooking instructions, nutritional information, serving details, and the weight of the ingredients.

Church is filled with opportunities for everyone in the family, but how often do we have church activities that include--and are fun--for the entire family? In

The L.L. Bean Family Camping Handbook is the perfect guide for active parents and children who enjoy spending time in the outdoors. Focusing on infants through teenagers, as well as grandparents, noted outdoor writer Keith McCafferty provides all of the essential information needed for a great camping experience. With a gentle, guiding hand, he discusses: camping options, planning a family trip, buying gear and clothing, efficient packing strategies, traveling with children, great cooking ideas, the perfect games and activities for children, the best strategies for coping with night fears, backpacking excursions for the whole family, crucial health and safety measures, and much more.Filled with firsthand experience and invaluable advice, this guide addresses important parental concerns; discusses what you can, and can't, expect from your children; and offers a plethora of tips for first-timers. Inspired by L.L. Bean's enduring reputation as a promoter of safe, responsible outdoor activity, this volume also addresses a variety of ways the whole family can enjoy and respect the natural world, from plant and animal identification and star gazing to no-trace camping and building safe fires. Authoritative and complete, The L.L. Bean Family Camping Handbook is the one guide every parent will want to consult before hitting the trail. (7 X 10, 192 pages, color photos)

High-tech equipment and lightweight apparel have made it easier for campers to get along in the outdoors, but knot-tying skills remain as invaluable as ever: Your high-tech, self-erecting tent may be top-of-the-line, but it will not make an effective shelter unless you can secure it properly in extreme weather conditions. The Book of Camping Knots includes detailed line drawings and step-by-step instructions that will teach you everything you need to know about tying and using the essential camping knots. With sections on stopper knots, bends, loops, shortenings, and hitches, among others - as well as a glossary of terms and an index of knot names - this handy guidebook will be an indispensable companion on any camping trip. (5 1/2 X 8 1/4, 144 pages, diagrams)

"Forget the slopes and pass the pepper," advises "People "magazine in its glowing review of THE WILDERNESS CHEF. Restaurateur and outfitter Claudine Martin brings tasty cuisine to backpackers, skiers, kayakers, and campers, emphasizing foods that are both healthy and delicious. Martin offers menus for seven distinct wilderness trips, but the recipes are valuable for all outdoors fans.
Here are over 100 recipes, from soup to nuts, for everything from turkey jerky to sun-dried tomato salad to Moroccan lamb tagine. In addition, Martin includes information on dehydrating foods, nutrition for optimal performance, and equipment for transporting food and cooking it outdoors. She provides step-by-step details on how to pack and cook backcountry meals, showing that outdoor adventure and great eating can go hand in hand.

Let your trip to the Land of Enchantment begin with Camping New Mexico. Featuring detailed descriptions of more than 150 public campgrounds, Camping New Mexico is an ideal companion for tourists and locals alike. Whether you are seeking a camping destination or just passing through, Camping New Mexico can point you in the right direction. This FalconGuide is divided into four geographic sections. The sections are further broken down into specific destination areas. Maps and quick reference tables are keyed to each area to help you pick a site that will meet all your needs. With vital information on location, activities, road conditions, facilities, and even helpful phone numbers and website addresses, Camping New Mexico should be a part of every camper's equipment. Whether you are 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.

These techniques range from common sense practices to more serious ethical considerations which help protect our fragile resources.

Enjoy the outdoors and face the inherent risks with confidence. By reading this easy-to-follow first-aid text, all outdoor enthusiasts can pack a little extra peace of mind on their next adventure. Wilderness First Aid offers expert medical advice for dealing with outdoor emergencies beyond the reach of 911. It easily fits in most backcountry first-aid kits.

A thoroughly updated edition of the classic guide considered the authoritative resource for winter camping.
Winter camping has its own special allure: the splendid quiet of a winter forest, the hush of falling snow, the thrill of gliding over ice and snow on skis. From building a snow shelter to traveling comfortably in sub-zero temperatures, "The Winter Camping Handbook" covers everything you'll need to know in order to enjoy wilderness travel and adventure in the cold weather months.
Extremely user-friendly, the book's step-by-step approach covers everything from choosing a location to explore, selecting teammates, planning the trip, winterizing a travel vehicle, gear selection, travel skills and navigation, making camp, food and nutrition, dealing with winter safety concerns, and even camping with children. 50 black & white photographs.

Originally published as Backwoods Ethics in 1979, Laura and Guy Waterman's definitive guide to low-impact hiking and camping was a prophetic call to reevaluate the impact of outdoor recreation on the wilderness. Enthusiastically received by environmentalists and wilderness managers at the time, its warnings and advice are now more relevant than ever. With wisdom and gentle humor, Laura and Guy Waterman present a strong case for the importance of respecting the natural world while you're enjoying it. In his foreword to the new edition, world-famous environmentalist Bill McKibben puts the Watermans' advice into context for today's world. Day hikers, campers, and backpackers who follow the sensible techniques laid out in this book will help preserve the wilderness experience for generations to come.