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RICHARD ASHLEY
Pub. Date:
2021
Language:
English
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"Trekking Trails and Tales: Adventures in Nature" takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the untamed wilderness. This captivating collection of stories chronicles the adventures of intrepid trekkers as they traverse rugged landscapes, conquer towering peaks, and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. From the serene tranquility of forest trails to the majestic vistas of mountain ranges, each narrative captures the spirit of exploration...
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Publisher:
New Dimensions Foundation
Pub. Date:
2013
Language:
English
Description:
She was a talker, he, the silent type. How did they bridge their differences in temperaments and skills as they thirsted through deserts, forded icy rapids, stumbled through snow, and met up with a mountain lion? Hear the amazing highs and intense lows as every part of their physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual bodies were challenged.
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Publisher:
Cicerone
Pub. Date:
2013
Language:
English
Description:
A guidebook describing a range of half, full and multi-day mountain biking and hiking routes, including 7 different routes to Machu Picchu on quiet Inca roads and trails which reveal the spectacular scenery and archaeological richness of the Sacred Valley. Includes many previously unpublished routes and custom-drawn maps.
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Language:
English
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
In this book, Bill Bryson explores the most intriguing and consequential questions that science seeks to answer and attempts to understand everything that has transpired from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization. To that end, Bill Bryson apprenticed himself to a host of the world's most profound scientific minds, living and dead. His challenge is to take subjects like geology, chemistry, paleontology, astronomy, and particle physics and see if...
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Language:
English
Description:
Celebrate ten years of spooky treks with five new trails in New Hampshire's White Mountains, blending historical lore and ghost stories. Five new hikes added to the second edition to celebrate ten years of spooky trekking! Explore the haunts of hikers gone by and see for yourself whether these ghost tales are fact or fiction. Haunted Hikes provides storied history and fanciful legend within the trails of New Hampshire's White Mountains and beyond....
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Series:
Henderson's Ranch volume 1
Language:
English
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Chelsea Bridges' first trip to Montana lands her at Mark Henderson and Emily Beale's family ranch. In the past she pursued adventure from hiking the Continental Divide Trail to trekking in Nepal, but a horse ranch provides whole new world of wonders. Doug Daniels spent three tours in the Navy before he became foreman at the ranch. He has finally found his home. Nothing prepares them for the surprises that await during: Christmas at Henderson's Ranch....
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Language:
English
Description:
In the predawn hours of July 10, 2014, the son of Alaskan scientist and National Geographic Explorer Roman Dial walked alone into Corcovado National Park, an untracked rainforest along Costa Rica's remote Pacific Coast. He carried a light backpack and machete. Cody emailed his father that he would do 4 days in the jungle and a day to walk out. He was never seen again. The authorities suspected murder. Dial was forced to confront the question: Was...
10. Avenger
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Series:
Last Gunfighter volume 15
Language:
English
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William W. Johnstone's epic westerns brilliantly pit the courage of a man alone against the rugged landscape of frontier America. Weaving actual historical characters and events with hoof-pounding suspense, Johnstone's new Frank Morgan adventure finds the West's last gunfighter facing his toughest enemy yet. Death Is Not The End--Sometimes It's Just The Beginning When Frank Morgan finds there's a price on his head, there's only one thing to do--kill...
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English
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How does a middle-aged wife, mother, and FBI agent pursue her dream of hiking 2,200 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Mount Katahdin, Maine? Sticks Harsha balances her trekking ambitions against the responsibilities of daily life by hiking the Appalachian Trail in sections, one piece at a time. Across a thirteen-year odyssey, Sticks discovers the best of America: the stunning beauty and diversity of nature, the quaintness of small towns, the...
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Publisher:
Mountaineers Books
Pub. Date:
2000
Language:
English
Description:
Flowing north from Tennessee into Kentucky, the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River drains some of the most primitive and isolated lands in the eastern United States. Escape with Russ Manning, the Southeast's hiking expert, into the deep gorges and rock shelters that make this area a natural utopia. He has trekked along every trail and behind every waterfall, from Yahoo Falls to the Gentleman's Swimming Hole--in 100 Trails of the Big South Fork,...
Author:
Publisher:
Ted Shobe
Pub. Date:
2023
Language:
English
Description:
"Trekking the Himalayas: A Guide to High-altitude Adventures in Nepal and Bhutan" is a captivating travel guide that invites adventurers to explore the majestic Himalayan region. Whether you are an experienced trekker or a novice explorer, this book offers comprehensive insights into planning and executing high-altitude journeys in Nepal and Bhutan. Inside its pages, you'll find detailed information on the best trekking routes, hiking trails, and...
14. On the Trail
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Publisher:
Skyhorse
Pub. Date:
2018
Language:
English
Description:
In the early twentieth century, while young men were flocking to explore the beauty of the American wilderness, their female counterparts were typically relegated to the domestic sphere. But as the fight for equality of the sexes strengthened, so too did the feminine desire to discover the wilderness. In On the Trail, pioneering outdoorswomen Adelia and Lina Beard answer that call with a hiking and camping guide for women. Written specifically for...
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Publisher:
Open Road Distribution
Pub. Date:
2015
Language:
English
Description:
Spanning the years 1853-1933-beginning with conveyance by oxcart and ending with air travel-this series of dramatic monologues tells the story of Helen Walsh and Thomas Hodgson, whose families trekked the trails of the great migration to the West. Helen and Thomas get married, and together, tame the remote corners of the wilderness by means of their imperishable love and a clear, well-beaten path.
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Publisher:
WordFire Press
Pub. Date:
2014
Language:
English
Description:
T. Duren Jones gets out into the wilderness as often as possible-camping, fishing, hiking, desert trail trekking and "bagging" peaks-and does he have stories to tell! He's hiked hundreds of trails, completed the nearly 500 miles of the Colorado Trail, and has summited all 54 of Colorado's 14,000-ft peaks. He loves the outdoors-and check-off lists. He's kinda crazy that way. He'll often drag friends and family on his wilderness most of them have survived...
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Publisher:
Greystone Books
Pub. Date:
2009
Language:
English
Description:
Since its publication in 1973, 103 Hikes in Southerwestern British Columbia has sold over 120, 000 copies, guiding novices and experts alike around lakes, rivers, and mountains from the North Shore and Howe Sound to Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton, and east to the Fraser Valley and Hope-Manning Park. Engagingly written, meticulously detailed, and thoughtfully organized by area, 103 Hikes is the ultimate, indispensable guide for trekking in all seasons....
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Publisher:
Atmosphere Press
Pub. Date:
2020
Language:
English
Description:
My Cemetery Friends is timeless. Walk with renowned author and poet Vincent J. Tomeo through garden pathways of life. Along the way, encounter other travelers, trekking a similar trail, embrace new acquaintances, and this will make all the difference. My Cemetery Friends is a celebration of life. It is six degrees of separation, how one can meet someone, and in turn, this can lead to other unique encounters. My Cemetery Friends honors our families,...
19. Gresham
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Publisher:
Arcadia Publishing Inc
Pub. Date:
2011
Language:
English
Description:
The history of Gresham, Oregon, is rooted in the pioneers who trekked along the Oregon Trail in the 1800s. Traveling down the Columbia River or over the precipitous route by scenic Mount Hood, they arrived in what was then called Powell Valley, so named by the first settlers. They found trees that were unparalleled, tall, and straight, which they used to build their first communities. The rich, fertile land was cleared to grow an array of crops that...
Author:
Publisher:
Bookside Press
Pub. Date:
2024
Language:
English
Description:
My Cemetery Friends is timeless. Walk with renowned author and poet Vincent J. Tomeo through garden pathways of life. Along the way, encounter other travelers, trekking a similar trail, embrace new acquaintances, and this will make all the difference. My Cemetery Friends is a celebration of life. It is six degrees of separation, how one can meet someone, and in turn, this can lead to other unique encounters. My Cemetery Friends honors our families,...