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This beautifully illustrated guide from National Geographic reveals
500 of the best tent, cabin, glamping, and RV campgrounds-including
opening dates, booking information, activity recommendations, and
more-in all 50 states and Canada. Plan your next getaway to the
great outdoors with this one-of-a-kind resource for campgrounds
across North America. In this comprehensive sequel to the
best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas, you'll discover the top tent
and cabin campsites, as well as RV resorts and glamping
destinations around the United States and Canada. Along with
destination information-location, contact info, open seasons, and
amenities-along with expert recommendations for activities
including hiking, biking, and water sports; the best restaurants
for days you need a break from the camp stove; and nearby
attractions-from sights within nearby national and state parks to
local museums. Choose from 10 sites in each state, Western and
Eastern Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, including
a cabin at Yogi Bear's Delaware Beaches Jellystone Park Camp
Resort; a tent near the stunning waterfall at the Grand Canyon's
Havasupai Campground; or a cozy yurt in the Rocky Mountains of
Colorado. Whatever your camping bucket list includes, 50 States,
500 Campgrounds has the site for you.
Find your perfect campsite in the Centennial State with Moon
Colorado Camping. *A Campsite for Everyone: Choose from a variety
of campgrounds and RV parks, from secluded hike-ins to convenient
roadside stopovers, including dog-friendly, family-friendly, and
wheelchair accessible options *Ratings and Essentials: All
campsites are rated on a scenic scale and marked with amenities
like restrooms, trailhead access, picnic areas, laundry, piped
water, showers, and playgrounds *Recreation Highlights: Discover
nearby hiking, swimming, fishing, whitewater rafting, hot springs,
and options for winter sports *Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use
maps and detailed driving directions for each campground *Skip the
Crowds: Moon Colorado Camping contains many secluded spots and
campgrounds that aren't available in the state's online reservation
system *The Top RV and Tent Sites for You: Pick the right campsite
for your travel style with lists of best campgrounds for stunning
views, hot springs, weddings, and more *Trailhead Access
Campgrounds: Find sites that offer access to the trails throughout
the Western Slope, Rocky Mountains, Four Corners and the San Juan
Mountains, the San Luis Valley, and more *Expert Advice: Local
lifelong camper Joshua Berman offers his perspective and insider
know-how *Tips and Tools: Information on equipment, food and
cooking, first aid, and insect protection, plus background on the
climate, landscape, and history of the campgrounds Whether you're a
veteran or a first-time camper, Moon's comprehensive coverage and
trusted advice will have you gearing up for your next adventure.
Want to explore the city? Try Moon Denver, Boulder, and Colorado
Springs.
Whether it's a motorhome, a caravan or a self-built camper van,
this essential book will enable leisure vehicle owners to carry out
their own comprehensive habitation checks to ensure that the living
area of their caravan or motorhome is safe for themselves and other
occupants. Seasoned leisure vehicle owners, complete novices who
are new to the world of caravans and motorhomes, or self-build
enthusiasts planning to start work on their first project will find
this book to be an invaluable guide and constant companion.
Following the detailed, well-illustrated instructions will ensure
that problems and potential problems are identified early, not only
saving money and unnecessary inconvenience, but also providing
essential information on how the different systems of a leisure
vehicle function. Bearing in mind the cost of a professional
habitation check, this book could save owners a lot of money!
Compiled by a holder of the National Caravan Council (NCC)
Motorhome Service Award, the book is divided into comprehensive
sections, and covers checks and servicing advice on electrical
systems, gas systems, water systems, test for water ingress (damp),
ventilation, and much more ... Be smart: stay safe and save money,
by performing your own caravan or motorhome habitation check.
"A timely book that addresses serious questions facing those of us
who love 'The Big Wild.'"--Kenneth Glasser, Chairman, Otsego County
Board of Commissioners "I seldom have been so moved by any writing
as I have by "Pigeon River Country," [It] has a power, a clarity, a
message that springs from a vision, but also from a deep, inner
soul."--John F. Barton, retired journalist, United Press
International and U.S. Information Agency The eagerly awaited new
edition of a classic offers memories, myths, and meanings of the
largest contiguous piece of wild area in Michigan's Lower
Peninsula. The Pigeon River Country is a remote and beautiful
forest in northern Michigan. Ecologically distinct from most other
areas of the United States, this mysterious country, shrouded in
forest and laced with waterways, has a unique and storied past.
Dale Clarke Franz has collected personal accounts from various
people who have called the Pigeon River Country their
home--including loggers; conservationists; mill workers; campers;
even Ernest Hemingway, who said he loved the forest "better than
anything in the world." There are also comprehensive discussions of
the area's flora and fauna, guides to the trails and camping sites,
and a photo section showcasing the changing face of this hidden
national treasure. This updated edition explores why and how the
outdoors moves and compels us. While it considers life beyond the
boundaries of Pigeon River Country, it is steeped in the specifics
of a place that lives mostly on its own, instead of human, terms.
Dale Clarke Franz lived in northern Michigan for 22 years. He
has been a newspaper editor, bookstore manager, U.S. Navy officer,
college instructor, and portraitphotographer. He administered the
Otsego County Planning and Zoning Department, which encompassed
more than 500 square miles. More recently, he has been a writer for
the "Ann Arbor Observer," Visit his Web site at dalefranz.org.
A superb souvenir of this exotic terrain, Big Bend Vistas takes you
on five journeys that begin at Panther Junction and travel to Study
Butte; then on to the Chisos Basin, Santa Elena Canyon, Boquillas
Canyon, and finally to Persimmon Gap. Easy to read and understand,
Big Bend Vistas describes how volcanoes millions of years ago
created some of the most striking scenery in Texas. The author
includes vivid photographs, maps, and diagrams that explain the
landscape and geology of Big Bend National Park in layman's terms.
This is the third edition of Big Bend Vistas in the acclaimed
"Vista" series dedicated to making Texas geology interesting for
everyone.
Perfect Camping for You in North Carolina and South Carolina! The
Carolinas provide spectacular backdrops for some of the most scenic
campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer
the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? Johnny
Molloy has traversed the entire region-from the alluring Blue Ridge
Mountains to the saltwater-washed sands of the Atlantic coast-and
compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the perfect
spot! The full-color, updated, user-friendly format lets you easily
find 50 of the best campgrounds to fit your travel plans and meet
your personal interests, with author selections based on location,
topography, size, and overall appeal. Detailed maps of each
campground and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of
operation, and facilities help to narrow down your choices, and
ratings for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, safety and security, and
cleanliness ensure that you find your perfect car-camping
adventure. So whether you seek a quiet campground near a
fish-filled stream or a family campground with all the amenities,
Best Tent Camping: The Carolinas is a keeper.
Colorado Family Outdoor Adventure is the definitive guide for
families of all ages to experiencing the natural splendors of
Colorado. Whether you are planning your first family adventure or
you are an experienced outdoors family, Heather Mundt provides
everything parents, grandparents, children, and teenagers need to
know to enjoy activities throughout the state. As an experienced
outdoors writer, adventurer, and family traveler, Mundt shares more
than sixty destinations across Colorado, outlining family
adventures in hiking, biking, paddling, horseback riding,
whitewater rafting, camping, skiing, sledding, rockhounding,
wildlife watching, fishing, climbing, experiencing outdoor cultural
activities, and more in this go-to guide. Every one of these
outdoor activities is graded in terms of difficulty and
age-appropriateness, so every reader will know exactly which
activities are right for their young kids, teens, and older
relatives. Organized geographically with easy-to-use maps alongside
detailed descriptions and beautiful photography, Colorado Family
Outdoor Adventure explores every corner of the state with
memory-making activities for every family.
In a place as vast and extreme as Alaska, no one takes safety for
granted. Whether adventurer or homesteader, tourist or native,
people look out for themselves and for each other. But sometimes it
just goes bad, and no amount of resourcefulness or resiliency can
make it right. That's when search and rescue teams kick into gear,
launching operations by air and by land that have generated amazing
tales of heroism, tenacity, and human kindness. Some of those
stories have been gathered in Search and Rescue Alaska, including:
*Rescues on Denali, North America's highest peak, from the
mountain's first search and rescue in 1932 to a rescue in 2017 that
highlights the utility of modern equipment and decades of SAR
experience *A World War II search and rescue that ended with a
remarkable recovery more than half a century later *Rescues during
the Good Friday quake of 1964 *The rescue of mountaineering
students and their instructors in the Chugach Range *The rescue and
recovery of Klondike-bound gold-seekers caught in an avalanche on
the infamous Chilkoot Trail These stories and others in this
compilation of essays will kindle a new appreciation for the
skilled and selfless pilots, troopers, military personnel, and
rangers on call for search and rescue in Alaska.
In his enthusiastic explorations and fervent writing, Michael J.
Yochim "was to Yellowstone what Muir was to Yosemite. . . . Other
times, his writing is like that of Edward Abbey, full of passion
for the natural world and anger at those who are abusing it,"
writes foreword contributor William R. Lowry. In 2013 Yochim was
diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). While fighting the
disease, he wrote Requiem for America's Best Idea. The book
establishes a unique parallel between Yochim's personal struggle
with a terminal illness and the impact climate change is having on
the national parks--the treasured wilderness that he loved and to
which he dedicated his life. Yochim explains how climate change is
already impacting the vegetation, wildlife, and the natural
conditions in Olympic, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Yellowstone, and
Yosemite National Parks. A poignant and thought-provoking work,
Requiem for America's Best Idea investigates the interactions
between people and nature and the world that can inspire and
destroy them.
With its diverse landscape, its relatively mild climate, and its
magnificent scenery, California is a paradise for outdoor and
sports enthusiasts. If you're looking for the ideal spot to pitch
your tent or park your RV, Camping Northern California offers up
more than 700 public campgrounds throughout the area's widely
varied scenery. The state contains 27 national parks and monuments,
over 500 state and county parks, 20 million acres of national
forests, and numerous other recreational lands under federal,
state, and local jurisdiction. Stretching from the northern
mountains to the southern deserts, the campgrounds range from
primitive sites for tents or self-contained RVs to plush resorts
with all the amenities. What they have in common is that they all
provide a memorable outdoor experience. Easy-to-use maps and charts
will help you choose the perfect site for your next camping trip.
Whether you want to fish, hunt, or just get away from it all, let
this book be your guide. Look inside for information on: *
Campground locations * Facilities and hookups * Fees and
reservations * GPS coordinates for each campground * Recreational
activities
This fourth edition of Hiking Olympic National Park features 66 of
the finest trails in and around the park plus 40 additional trail
recommendations throughout northwest Washington's spectacular
landscape. These trails crisscross the park's wilderness ecosystem,
stretching from the beaches of the Pacific to the heart of the
Olympic Mountains. Whether you choose a strenuous backpacking trip
over glacier-clad mountains or a short stroll through a temperate
rain forest, veteran trail guide and author Erik Molvar provides
all the information you need to make the most of hiking the Olympic
Peninsula. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability
Full-color photos GPS coordinates Directions to the trailhead
Mile-by-mile directional cues
Well-traveled outdoor writer and native Tennessean Johnny Molloy
methodically set forth into his home state, searching for
campgrounds to include in this new edition of Best Tent Camping:
Tennessee. Having camped the state for decades, Molloy, with over
50 outdoor guides to his credit, uaed his wealth of experience and
scoured the entirety of Tennessee -- choosing only the most
pristine campgrounds that included not only a great locale for tent
campers but with fun outdoors activities nearby, most as close as
your tent door. Included in this book is a rating system for the
Southern Appalachian's 50 best tent campgrounds. Certain campground
attributes -- beauty, site privacy, site spaciousness, quiet,
security, and cleanliness/upkeep -- are ranked using a star system.
Whether it's rafting down the Chattooga River, hiking along the
Bartram Trail, or sea kayaking around Cumberland Island National
Seashore, Georgia is stuffed with opportunities for outdoor
enthusiasts of all abilities. To help these adventurers on their
way, "Best Tent Camping: Georgia" by Johnny Molloy reveals the best
places in the Peach State to pitch a tent, from mountainous
Amicalola Falls State Park, starting point for Appalachian Trail
thru-hikers, to the windswept dunes of Cumberland Island. Written
to steer campers away from concrete slabs and convoys of RVs, "Best
Tent Camping: Georgia" points tent campers to only the most scenic
and serene campsites in the state.
Painstakingly selected from hundreds of campgrounds, each of the 50
campsites is rated for: beauty, noise, privacy, security,
spaciousness, and cleanliness. In addition, each campground profile
provides essential details on facilities, reservations, fees, and
restrictions, as well as an accurate, easy-to-read map, making the
campground a snap to locate. Also included are suggestions for
nearby outdoor recreation and sightseeing, pinpointing attractions
that often go unnoticed.
There has never been a better time to explore the Blue Ridge
Parkway! This updated edition of Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway is
ideal for anyone who uses the Parkway as a portal to the Southern
Appalachian experience. It includes the best trails in the national
forests, state parks, and private preserves that line the 469-mile
roadway-from the southern end of Shenandoah National Park in
Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North
Carolina-making it a single-volume solution for the serious
explorer, whether on foot or by car. Look inside to find: Hikes
suited to every ability, from 0.1-mile nature walks to 13-mile
backpacks, with options for longer treks Accurate directions to
both popular and less-traveled trails Up-to-date trail descriptions
and detailed trail maps Difficulty ratings and elevation gain for
each hike Mileage log for the entire Parkway and a guide to
wildflowers Tips for zero-impact hiking, trail etiquette, and
hiking with kids
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