Bøger af Mike Bezemek

Discover the hidden mysteries of America's national parks!America's national parks are best known for stunning beauty and outstanding adventure--but these natural wonders also hold some of the world's greatest mysteries. Why did an ancestral civilization abandon their stone cities in the mountains of Colorado? Flying past Mt. Rainier, did a pilot really spot nine shiny objects that spawned the UFO craze? Was a contorted crater in Utah's dramatic Canyonlands created by a meteorite strike? Join outdoor expert and writer Mike Bezemek as he explores baffling disappearances, unexplained phenomena, and the secret history of our national parks.Featuring 35 puzzling stories, Mysteries of the National Parks takes readers to every corner of our diverse and beautiful country. You'll explore some of the most beloved national park units, including: Yellowstone National ParkGrand Canyon National ParkDinosaur National MonumentBlue Ridge ParkwayFord's Theatre National Historic SiteAnd many more!Mysteries of the National Parks is the first book to delve into the most enigmatic happenings across the National Park Service. Bezemek's vivid storytelling brings each mystery to life, immersing readers in the intriguing settings and legendary characters while revealing previously untold details. Meanwhile, readers will learn how to visit these mystifying sites. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, national park enthusiast, or true crime fan, this riveting collection is a must-have addition to your library. Perfect as a gift or unique travel companion, Mysteries of the National Parks will leave you ready to set out on your own national park adventure.

"In the days of the Wild West, the "outlaw trail" was a series of rugged routes linking remote hideouts from Canada to Mexico. Winding through mountain ranges and desert mesas, into river valleys and slot canyons, these interwoven trails were frequented by cattle rustlers and bandits, including Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch gang. Discovering the Outlaw Trail explores some of the most stunning and significant locations in the West so you can ride, hike, bike, or paddle along the same routes legendary outlaws traveled. Packed with history and beauty, the region offers opportunities to combine historical discovery with outdoor activity for many fun-filled adventures. Visit Butch Cassidy's boyhood home, then take an exhilarating mountain bike ride in Utah's Red Canyon; drive through South Dakota's fabled Black Hills, taking in Badlands National Park, a hike to the summit of Black Elk Peak, or a ride on the restored 1880 train; visit a former silver-mining and gambling town in the morning and whitewater raft on Colorado's Upper Arkansas River Valley in the afternoon. The region offers a cornucopia of options for outdoor adventures as well as plenty of museums, historical sites, ghost towns, and scenic drives"--

Space Age Adventures is a guidebook that recounts short entertaining stories from spaceflight history and details more than one hundred adventurous sites across the United States, including air and space museums, outdoor astronaut training locations, and historic destinations for space enthusiasts.

On May 24, 1869, John Wesley Powell and nine crewmen in four wooden rowboats set off down the Green River to map the final blank spot on the American map. Three months later, six ragged men in only two boats emerged from the Grand Canyon. And what happened along the rugged 1,000 river miles in between quickly became the stuff of legend. Today, the JWP route offers some of the most adventurous paddling in the United States. Across six southwestern states, paddlers will find a surprising variety of trips. Enjoy flatwater floats through Canyonlands and the Uinta Basin; whitewater kayaking or rafting in Dinosaur National Monument and Cataract Canyon; afternoon paddleboarding on Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Lake Powell; multiday expeditions through Desolation Canyon and the Grand Canyon; and much more, including remarkable hikes and excursions to ancestral ruins, historic sites, museums, and waterfalls. Paddling the John Wesley Powell Route is a narrated guide that combines a multi-chapter retelling of the dramatic 1869 expedition with stunning landscape photography, modern discoveries along the route, overview maps, and information about permits, shuttles, access points, rental equipment, guided trips, and further readings. Come celebrate the dramatic 1869 expedition by exploring the route and learning the story.

This guide details 40 of the very best paddles throughout the Ozarks. Spanning Oklahoma, Illinois, Arkansas, and Missouri, the guide provides routes for every type of paddler.