Nealy's expertise (acquired through years of crash-and-burn) enables him to translate hard-learned reflexes and instinctive responses into easy-to-understand drawings.
Completely updated to reflect the latest in paddling equipment and kayak technology, William Nealy’s illustrated kayaking manual is as practical as it is dead-on hilarious. Whether detailing ha
From the saguaro cacti to the magnificent Grand Canyon, Arizona, long recognized for its roster of natural wonders, continues to be a destination for outdoor enthusiasts of every stripe. A study in c
Canoeing and Kayaking New York includes descriptions of 50 of the best trips on New York's dozens of rivers. Along with runs for both experienced paddlers and novices and profiles for both over-night
Coyotes hold a peculiar interest as both an enduring symbol of the wild and a powerful predator we are always anxious to avoid. This book examines the spread of coyotes across the country over the pa
From the Olympic Peninsula to Puget Sound, the Emerald State offers a wealth of camping opportunities. This expert guide profiles 50 of the state's best campsites, using a handy star system to rank e
Written to steer campers away from concrete slabs and convoys of RVs, The Best in Tent Camping: The Carolinas is the only guide for tent camping in the state. Pointing tent campers to the most scenic
The best way to experience the Everglades is via canoe or kayak. Paddling the Everglades Wilderness Waterway is the all-in-one guide to paddling America's largest waterway, the 99-mile long Everglad
M. J. Eberhart, aka the Nimblewill Nomad, was a 60-year-old retired doctor in January 1998 when he set off on a foot journey that carried him 4,400 miles (twice the length of the Appalachian Trail) f
Though it sports a new name and look, A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to Ozarks,3rd (formerly Ozark Whitewater) is still the definitive guide to whitewater in the Ozarks. Fifteen years after it was fi
A classic now in its Fourth Edition, The Appalachian Trail Backpacker is today's platinum standard for the latest must-have information for the 4 million day, section, and thru hikers who explore the
To build a fire, feel heat, smell smoke, hear snaps and groans, watch flames dance, and gaze into glowing coals is the ultimate outdoor comfort. A campfire gives warmth, sheds light, dries Trade Trad
The San Francisco Bay Area is known for its natural diversity — its forested areas, mountainous peaks, and coastal environments make for an array of outdoor experiences. Mountain bikers of all
The Ultimate Fly-Fishing Guide to the Smoky Mountains does more than any other book in print to bring success to a fishing trip. This newly updated landmark volume is an essential guide for anyone pl
Like a well-crafted stage play, Just Passin' Thru delivers one suspenseful scene after another. But in this historic setting — a store on the Appalachian Trail called Mountain Crossings —
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park attracts millions of people per year. The allure of the Smokies often overshadows special areas adjacent to the park. This book covers not only the Smokies, bu
Flowing among the beautiful mountains and valleys of Virginia and North Carolina, the 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway is a true American jewel. Built to expose motorists to nature as well as to pres