Books

Foraging Mushrooms Oregon: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Mushrooms

Detailed descriptions of edible mushrooms; tips on finding, preparing, and using mushrooms; a glossary of botanical terms; color photos. Use Foraging Mushrooms as a field guide or as a delightful armchair read. No matter what you’re looking for, be it...

Coastal Trails of Northern California: Including Best Dog Friendly Beaches

Coastal Trails of Northern California Including Best Dog Friendly Beachesis a hiking guide to between 40 and 45 of the best coastal trails in Northern California including dog friendly beaches. Look inside for detailed hike descriptions, miles and...

Best Dog Hikes Southern California

Linda and David Mullally, authors ofBest Dog Hikes Northern California, now bring us the next book in the series,Best Dog Hikes Southern California.Offering 50 canine-friendly trails and plenty of photos, this book also provides essential information for...

On Polar Tides: Paddling and Surviving the Coast of Northern Labrador

In 1981, Nigel Foster flew to Canada’s Baffin Island to begin a solo kayak trip south toward northern Labrador. After crossing the 40-mile wide Hudson Strait in howling winds and fighting a 10 knot tide race, Foster crash-landed on a small island...

Sea Glass: Rare and Wonderful

Almost every shoreline offers up worlds of adventure, archaeology, science, and the arts in the form of sea glass and ceramic shards. These discarded remains pull beachcombers into a world of startling revelation; a world of history founded on documented...

The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide, Revised

The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide is the best-selling book for fly anglers!Whether you’re a soon-to-be fly fisher looking for the right book to get you started or you’re reasonably proficient at the sport and need a refresher course on tying knots for...

Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater

Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewateris the definitive guide to the best rivers and creeks for kayaking and rafting in Washington and Oregon—home to some of the most fun (and challenging) whitewater in the world. Including over 240 detailed run...

Take-Along Guide: Seashells, Crabs and Sea Stars

The popularTake-Along Guideseries introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues.This title explores the seashore, describing living and skeletal specimens of fish, mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms...

Take-Along Guide: Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms

The popularTake-Along Guideseries introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This title introduces children to thirty different wildflowers and features activities such as making a simple flower press...

Take-Along Guide: Tracks, Scats and Signs

Become a nature detective with this illustrative, engaging and fun Take-Along-Guide. You may not know where to look, or what to look for, but animal signs are everywhere and this guide will help you learn how to read them. You'll learn how to spot and...

Take-Along Guide: Snakes, Salamanders & Lizards

The popularTake-Along Guideseries introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This captivating title offers descriptions of common reptile species, tips on locating them, and discussions on food habits and...

Take-Along Guide: Rabbits, Squirrels and Chipmunks

An introduction to the world of rabbits, squirrels, and chipmunks including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. Safety tips are provided and interesting activities are suggested.