Dust, Donny
Summary: Survive anything nature throws your way with these survival tips and wilderness philosophy. A US Marine Corps veteran and owner of a premier survival and wilderness self-reliance school, Donny Dust amassed two decades worth of primitive-living skills everywhere from the jungles of Asia to the mountains of North America and is one of the country's foremost experts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Element 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.6 DUSMcPherson, John.
Summary: This book is an in depth "how-to" of outdoor primitive skills.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Prairie Wolf 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.5 MCPCanterbury, Dave
Summary: "For years, Dave Canterbury has been teaching outdoor enthusiasts how to survive in the wild, and truly enjoy the experience. The Bushcraft Essentials Field Guide distills these teachings into the key takeaways campers and hikers need to know when they're out in the woods. How to start a fire. Where to build your shelter. What to put in your pack. Dave's advice is now right at your fingertips...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.69 CANTrukhan, Ekaterina
Summary: Enjoy the wonders of nature in a book thats indestructible!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing Co. 2020
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1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE TRUHuddleston, Emma
Summary: People travel far and wide looking for adventures in nature. There are many incredible outdoor expeditions, from climbing dangerous mountains to camping in the treetops. Outdoor Expedition Bucket List examines amazing outdoor adventures around the world. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.2 HUDLove, Benjamin
Summary: "Imagine a summer spent wild camping under the midnight sun, exploring secret islands, and swimming in thermal pools and crystal lakes, all whilst enjoying artisan slow food, fresh from the seas, rivers, and forests. In this inspiring selection you will discover the very best wild places to visit in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland, with delicious local food and magical places to stay....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wild Things 2016
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Summary: "Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger, also known as @thruhikers, share their experiences exploring the outdoors--hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and camping--with millions of people. They break down every aspect of their adventures--trail routes, gear, recipes, and more--and share stories from their time out on the trail. Their first book is packed with advice, techniques, gear recommendations, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2024
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Summary: "Whether you want to take your first tentative dip in your local wild swimming spot or take on a long-distance swimming challenge, you'll find everything you need to embrace outdoor swimming and enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits it offers. Have you ever wondered what kit you need for winter swimming or how to fall in love with the cold? This book includes dedicated information about each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Sport 2022
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Summary: "From roughing it in the Mojave Desert without a tent to glamping in a cozy cabin in the Adirondacks, camping for pleasure is undeniably more popular than ever before. And all the while, the definition of camping is being refined and expanded to include a plethora of experiences. Because as we saw with Artisan's The Campout Cookbook, people want more from their camping experiences-including...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Artisan 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.54 LEOMapp, Rue
Summary: "Nature Swagger presents thirty life-changing stories of self-discovery, courage, and healing in the natural world. Told through first-person narratives, essays, and poems, this uplifting collection celebrates the many ways that outdoor spaces offer Black people opportunities for personal empowerment, connection, and rejuvenation. Readers will immerse themselves in stories told from mountains,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.501 MAPRobinson, Remington
Summary: "Create beautiful artwork outdoors and on the go with Mini Plein Air Painting with Remington Robinson"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Summary: A medical reference for people travelling in wilderness and risky outdoor environments offers information on procedures and techniques to handle a variety of outdoor medical emergencies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.02 BRIBonning-Gould, Krissy
Summary: "There's almost nothing better for toddlers than outdoor play. It promotes creativity, strengthens muscles, enhances social and emotional development, and most importantly, it makes learning fun. So grab The Outdoor Toddler Activity Book, take your toddler outside, and watch the joy of learning in the fresh air. Spring or winter, rain or shine--these simple-to-set-up activities are designed to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 371 BONCallan, Kevin.
Summary: A well-illustrated and highly entertaining sequel to the author's The Happy Camper, this book is a practical, informative and comic look at all aspects of wilderness camping: from planning to companions, wildlife to martinis.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Boston Mills Press 2008
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Summary: "From majestic forests and verdant farms to rushing rivers and tranquil lakes, experience the Badger State's classic Midwestern charm with Moon Wisconsin"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Moon Travel, Hachette Book Group 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.75 WISMiles, Tiya
Summary: "An award-winning historian shows how girls who found self-understanding in the natural world became women who changed America. Harriet Tubman, forced to labor outdoors on a Maryland plantation, learned from the land a terrain for escape. Louisa May Alcott ran wild, eluding gendered expectations in New England. The Indigenous women's basketball team from Fort Shaw, Montana, recaptured a sense...
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton and Company 2023
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Summary: "After a long day outdoors, there's nothing better than a cold drink or hot meal as the sun starts to set. And there's also something special about that midday meal on the go, whether your view is the mountains or the sea. In New Camp Cookbook On the Trail, author Emily Vikre shares dozens of all-new recipes as well as a few greatest hits and remixes from Camp Cocktails and The Family Camp...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Harvard Common Press, an imprint of the Quarto Group
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5782 VIKSiber, Kate
Summary: "From the award-winning author of National Parks of the USA, Kate Siber, this stunning book showcases an amazing adventure activity to try in every single state. 50 Adventures in the 50 States features gripping outdoors activities, vividly illustrated and described alongside fascinating facts about the nature and geography of each activity location - the very best the U.S.A. has to offer...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed editions, and imprint of The Quarto Group 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Offers descriptions, road maps, itineraries, travel tips, costs, and contact information for national parks ranging from Maine's Acadia to Hawaii's Haleakalā.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2021
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Summary: "Whether it's a fast-and-light backpacking adventure, a sea kayak safari, a family camping trip, or simply living and cooking outside in your garden, camping can do it all. Offering an escape from the stresses of everyday life, the art of camping lies in living simply, well. It's about paring back our busy, hyperconnected modern lives and embracing the many joys of living more slowly and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Conway 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.54 BENDias, Maria Ana Peixe
Summary: Offers a guide to discovering nature in one's own backyard, and includes tips on identifying trees, flowers, mammals, rocks, and insects, and examining the night sky.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln Children's Books 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.5 DIAPaul, Caroline
Summary: "Caroline Paul has always filled her life with adventure: From mountain biking in the Bolivian Andes to pitching a tent, mid-blizzard, on Denali, she has never been a stranger to the exhilaration the outdoors can hold. Yet through it all, she has long wondered, Why aren't women, like men, encouraged to keep adventuring into old age? Tough broad is her quest to understand not just how to live a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury Publishing 2024