A fascinating and moving account of walking in the footsteps of others, and a masterwork of travel writing In 1952, Linda Cracknell's father embarked on a hike through the Swiss Alps. It was the last walk he would ever take. Linda retraces that fateful journey 50 years later, following the trail of the man she barely knew. This collection of walking tales take their theme from that pilgrimage. The walks trace the contours of memories, following friends,...

Grapevine CanyonA must do hike for everyone. Remember when you were a kid and first walked into a library? You likely were in awe. When you enter this canyon you will be in awe again. The pictographs and petroglyphs will amaze you. The ancient people here most certainly wanted others to know about their existence. Do this hike when you can. In the meantime download this book to view some of the great pictures you will encounter when you make the...

The latest book of travel essays by prize-winning writer and poet Robert Minhinnick, Island of Lightning documents his travels from his home in south Wales to locations such as Argentina, China, Finland, Iraq, New York, Lithuania, and the titular island itself, Malta. In conventional essays and leaps of imaginative narrative, the author describes the annual Elvis convention in Porthcawl, Wales; Neolithic sculptures; the cruelties of late 20th-century...

"Aimed specifically at the novice outdoor adventurer, this comprehensive guide explains the essential gear, preparations, precautions, and techniques required for day hiking and short backpacking trips. Through informative, entertaining, and encouraging personal anecdotes, the guide emphasizes the physical, aesthetic, and spiritual benefits of spending time in nature. Essential first aid and map-reading information is also included."--

I remember seeing Lost in the Desert as a child, and there are just some scenes which I remember. The father of a child lost in the desert believes that his child has survived a plane crash. So he gets millions of leaflets printed and airdropped all over the desert, with survival tips to his son, reassuring him that his father will find him, and all he has to do is survive. Dirkie and his dog survived - this movie -made by Jamie Uys who then produced...

Choose Brussels as a destination on your next European vacation. This bustling city has a lot to offer tourists; it's not a stuffy business city as many people think because of its connections with the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It's a vibrant city with plenty of nightlife and enough sightseeing and shopping opportunities to keep visitors entertained. It's a city that never sleeps.--Provided by publisher.

"A natural history primer packed with travel ideas, this tour of 26 old-growth forests-one in each state east of the Mississippi River and all open to the public-aims to dispel the misconception that these forests are located only on the west coast. With intelligence and lyricism, the book highlights the adventure in getting to each forest and what visitors will find when they arrive. From giant hemlock groves in Pennsylvania to a lonely stand of...

"Moire turned up to her first mountain race with the wrong shoes, wearing too many clothes, and with a body verging on obese. Though tempted to pull out and go home, she reluctantly runs. Little did she know the race up Corrig Mountain would inflict such physical blows: Her lungs catch fire, her legs explode, her heart hits record speeds. And though it's a gentle summer's evening back in Dublin, on top of Corrig Mountain the wind screeches and the...

"With over 90 hikes in the Southern Cascades and Siskiyou Mountain Range, this book is easily the most comprehensive guide available for Southern Oregon's diverse hiking opportunities. Explore the Mount Thielsen, Sky Lakes, Mountain Lakes, Red Buttes, and Wild Rogue Wilderness Areas, and much more. This guide also covers all trails in Crater Lake National Park. Complete with maps, elevation profiles, and clear, informative hike narratives, this book...

Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is 90% mental. Each year, thousands of backpackers take to the Pacific Crest Trail with the intention of successfully thru-hiking the 2,650-mile footpath that extends from Mexico to Canada. Despite months of research, thousands of dollars poured into their gear, and countless hours dedicated to grinding away on the StairMaster, most hikers fall short of their goal. Why? They neglected to prepare for the most challenging...