Camping, Hiking & Exploring

Full-color guidebook to Oregon's best 100 hikes by Douglas Lorain, a beloved guidebook writer in Oregon and the Northwest. Features nine new trails in this edition Read more

By Clare Gogerty. Enrich your city lifestyle with 50 illustrated activities and step-by-step projects designed to engage, explore, and appreciate the urban nature and wildlife around you. Read more

Whether you’re looking for the best hikes to hug a really big tree; take a fun and refreshing dip; see birds, animals, or waterfalls; go on a winter day; or stuff yourself with berries, Best Hikes with Kids: Western Washington has you covered. By Susan E Read more

The Pacific Northwest has some of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the country, and this guide will lead you to the 75 best day hikes in all of them! By Seabury Blair Jr. Read more

With his trademark enthusiasm and expertise, author Craig Romano leads hikers to exploring the breathtaking beauty of one of the most popular hiking destinations near the Portland–Vancouver metro area. Read more

Outdoor Adventures Accessible by Car, Wheelchair, and on Foot by Syren Nagakyrie. Read more

By Tami Asars. 45 detailed hiking routes to fall color, 8 colorful scenic drives with lookouts or walk-to viewing points. Stunning full-color photographs throughout Read more

Over the course of a decade, authors Nandini Purandare and Deepa Balsavar conducted a series of interviews with Sherpas from Darjeeling, as well as their family members, descendants, friends, and contemporary climbers.  Read more

Part critique of modern hiking culture and part how-to guide, How to Suffer Outside is for anyone who wants to hit the trail without breaking the bank. Diana Helmuth offers real advice, opinionated but accessible and based on in-the-field experiences. Read more

Perfect for Black and brown community members with an interest in nature; hikers, campers, birders, and backpackers. Read more

By Joseph Bharat Cornell. This second volume, formerly titled "Sharing the Joy of Nature," is a treasury of some of Joseph’s favorite nature games for both adults and children. Read more

Nature Awareness Activities for All Ages Paperback by Joseph Cornell. Read more

Does moss only grow on the north side of a tree? Is the North Star really the brightest star? Will a mother bird abandon its baby if you put it back in its nest? Will toads really give you warts? The Truth About Nature answers all of these questions and m Read more

This is the story of how a young black man from the city, unfamiliar with both the outdoors and thru-hiking culture, sets off with an extremely overweight pack and a willfully can-do attitude to conquer the infamous trail. By Derick Lugo. Read more

By Richard Louv, a comprehensive, and practical guidebook for the whole family and the wider community, including tips not only for parents eager to share nature with their kids but also for those seeking nature-smart schools, and even careers. Read more

One of-a-kind, comprehensive atlas of America’s waterfalls by Gregory Plumb. Extensive state-by-state overview Includes information on geology, flora and fauna associated with waterfalls, human and cultural history, and more. Read more