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This easy-to-use, informative, and fun guidebook covers the range of what Denver has to offer, from tiny pocket parks to expansive open space, classic park facilities to conservation zones. It even explores destination parks in the foothills just beyond the city. Each park’s listing includes: <ul> <li>Icons for key features: accessibility, kid-friendly, dog-friendly, views, historic significance, public art, gardens, unpaved trails, paved trails, lakefront, riverfront, spray park/wading pool, horseback riding and–because it’s Denver–winter sports.</li> <li>Notes for other major amenities, such as restrooms, shelters, playgrounds, and more</li> <li>Public transportation, driving, and parking directions</li> <li>Details on each park’s history and size</li> <li>History and descriptive highlights such as sledding hills, water features, mountain biking paths, and more</li> <li>Ways to extend your park visit with easy add-on walks or bike rides to other nearby parks or attractions</li> </ul> <i>Discovering Denver Parks</i> will keep families, walkers, dog-lovers, and kids of all ages busy with year-round exploration and fun!

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If you’ve ever considered the absurdity of sleeping on the ground in a place where bears live, pooping in a bag on a glacier, or trying to teach someone you love a sport that scares them to the point of loudly threatening to kill you in front of strangers, <i>Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems</i> will make you laugh. Author and creator of Semi-Rad, Brendan Leonard is part Dave Barry, part Gary Larson, and 100 percent twisted in his own fresh way. The Semi-Rad perspective has become the funny, introspective voice of outdoor Everyman and Everywoman adventurers.

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Discover two of Utah’s most popular parks, conveniently situated to visit in a single trip. Established in 1919 Zion was Utah’s first national park and currently sees 4.5 million visitors annually, while Bryce Canyon gets 2.6 million. Beat the crowds with this guide to hikes and sights that no one should miss, exploring the canyons, hoodoos, and incomparable vistas across both destinations. <br><br> Attractive, all-color guidebook packed with info to help readers choose activities that meet their interests: <ul> <li>Day hikes from 1 to 10 miles, with total elevation gains from 80 to 2200 feet</li> <li>Distances and elevations measured in both US Standard and metric</li> <li>Information on park campgrounds and lodges</li> <li>Park basics: visitor centers, must-see sights and activities, permits and fees, fun facts, gateway towns, and more</li> <li>Overview of flora and fauna and the effects of climate change in each the park</li> </ul>

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Experienced hiker and guidebook author and Southern California native Scott Turner has been exploring Joshua Tree National Park for years, fostering a deep knowledge of its geography and natural and human history. Here he provides distinct guidance for choosing the perfect hike to experience the unique landscape of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. <br><br> Attractive, all-color guidebook packed with info to help readers choose activities that meet their interests: <ul> <li>Day hikes from 1 to 10 miles, with elevation from 250 to 1500 feet</li> <li>Distances and elevations measured in both US Standard and metric</li> <li>Information on park campgrounds and lodges</li> <li>Park basics: visitor centers, must-see sights and activities, permits and fees, fun facts, gateway towns, and more</li> <li>Overview of flora and fauna and the effects of climate change in the park</li> </ul>

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This new memoir by renowned wildlife photographer, author, and naturalist Tom Walker shares his adventures living in Alaska for more than five decades. <i>Wild Shots</i> blends natural history with stories about Walker’s wide-ranging forays into the wilderness to photograph animals–beginning as a clueless «cheechako» (newcomer), but ultimately becoming a seasoned old-timer revered by many. Vivid, clear prose beautifully captures the landscape both around his home just outside of Denali National Park and wilderness destinations across the state.<br><br> Following a loose chronology, Tom tracks his evolution as a novice wildlife watcher raised in the dusty hinterlands of Southern California to a more knowledgeable observer to homesteader and photographer to vocal conservationist. Collectively, the stories convey how, through all life’s travails, nature remains his source of inspiration, joy, and solace through visceral experience and his patient lens.

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Covering another fast-growing part of the state, this new guide shows locals where to go for a refreshing run, long walk, or peaceful hike right in their own backyards. The 43 South Sound routes highlight Anderson Island's trails and parks, Maple Valley's growing trail system, Green River Gorge greenbelt trails, trails in Auburn, Federal Way, Black Diamond, Enumclaw, Lakewood, Orting, Puyallup, DuPont, and the city of Tacoma’s historic and new trails. <br><br> With an emphasis on easy access to the outdoors and fitness, features of <i>Urban Trails Tacoma</i> include: <ul> <li>Trailhead directions, including public transit options</li> <li>"Know Before You Go" tips for park hours, events, and more</li> <li>Trail distances and high points</li> <li>Color photos and maps</li> <li>Trailhead amenities</li> <li>Info for families and dog owners</li> <li>Sidebars on area history, nature, or special sights</li> </ul>

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Crack climbing is a highly technical form of movement in which climbers position their hands, feet, and even their entire body in cracks to make upward progress on rock. An advocate for the sport’s aesthetic lines, physicality, and technical know-how, author Pete Whittaker teaches more than sixty Crack School Masterclasses each year and was featured in the popular climbing film <i>Wide Boyz</i>. This detailed and comprehensive guide teaches step-by-step techniques and tips, including for: <ul> <li>Jamming (finger, hand, fist, foot, arm, leg, body)</li> <li>Crack types (chimneys, liebacks, underclings, roof cracks)</li> <li>How to safely lead and place protection</li> <li>Efficient positioning and movement</li> <li>Strength recovery while climbing</li> </ul>

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Visit pueblo ruins, admire striking arches, stroll through impressive river canyons, soak in rock art, take a backpacking trip, and more. From national parks (Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Petrified Forest, Capitol Reef) to national monuments (Natural Bridges, Canyon de Chelly, Bandelier, El Morro, Colorado, Dinosaur, and Bears Ears) to several state parks and more–the Four Corners region offers endless opportunities for explorers. <br><br> <i>Hiking Southwest Canyon Country</i> has been helping visitors and locals plan for nearly thirty years! Beyond details on hikes and sights, author Sandra Hinchman shares helpful background on geology, climate, flora and fauna, Native cultures, and much more. For many hikes, notable nearby destinations offer even more choices for expanding your itinerary.

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Lake Washington's «Eastside» has for many years been one of the fastest-growing areas of Washington State. Yet the tech-heavy region has preserved and maintained a bounty of beautiful close-to-home trails for all to enjoy. Featuring 60 trails, stretching from Mercer Island east to the Issaquah Alps and from Bellevue north to Woodinville, this new guidebook offers just what a hard-working urbanite needs to decompress with quick access to exercise and serenity. <br><br> With an emphasis on easy access to the outdoors and fitness, features of <i>Urban Trails Eastside</i> include: <ul> <li>Trailhead directions, including public transit options</li> <li>"Know Before You Go" tips for park hours, events, and more</li> <li>Trail distances and high points</li> <li>Color photos and maps</li> <li>Trailhead amenities</li> <li>Info for families and dog owners</li> <li>Sidebars on area history, nature, or special sights</li> </ul>

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Twenty-five miles north of Seattle at the mouth of the Snohomish River, Everett is a city of more than one hundred thousand residents. The city has boomed over the past decade, and while Everett offers easy access to both the Mountain Loop Highway and Highway 2, sometimes you just want a trail nearby to stretch your legs, clear your mind, and grab a refreshing jolt of nature without a long drive. Urban Trails: Everett covers plenty of trails in local, county, and state parks, as well as in nearby Monroe and Marysville and over on Whidbey and Camano islands. Features of this guide include: Full-color guide to 45 trails Trailhead directions, including public transit where available “Know Before You Go” tips for park hours, events, etc. Easy-to-reference maps Trail distance and high point Trailhead amenities Info for families with kids and for dog owners Sidebars on area history, nature, and sights Indicates trail suitability for walkers, hikers, and runners

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