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"A guide to 50 of the best hikes in New Jersey that can be completed in one day or less, for beginner and experienced hikers"--

As the quintessential resource for hiking and backpacking in Maine, the Appalachian Mountain Club's Maine Mountain Guide provides all the information an outdoorsperson could want when exploring the Pine Tree State. This new 12th edition has seen every trail and statistic fully reviewed and updated, while adding nearly 100 new trails, 30 new mountains, and 6 in-text maps.

"Going Over the Mountain charts the course of author Christine Woodside's outdoors journey-alone, with friends, and especially with her daughters-with insight, humor, and an abiding love for the outdoors"--

"A handbook for professional and volunteer outdoors leaders, teaching how to effective lead groups of all sorts"--

Two decades ago, Andrew Vietze made an unlikely career change: from punk rock magazine editor to park ranger at Maine's Baxter State Park. In This Wild Land, Vietze tells his story with humor, action, and an eye for the compelling details of life as a park ranger, making it the perfect read for outdoor and armchair adventurers alike.

This new three-season guidebook from the trusted publisher of the Catskill Mountain Guide will lead you to the 30 best multiday expeditions in the Mid-Atlantic region. Each trip features turn-by-turn directions, basic topographic maps, camping options, and more. Whether you're looking for a two-day loop or a challenging week-long trek, this guide is the essential tool for finding the most exciting Mid-Atlantic backpacking experiences.

Written with families in mind, this new guide features 75 kid-sized adventures, both close to home and farther afield, from hiking and paddling to biking and camping. This must-have resource offers tips and tricks, safety and planning information, and activity ideas, including the ever-important "Plan B" to shorten or extend your day. Join the community at kids.outdoors.org to find local events, trip ideas, deals and discounts, and more tips and advice from the outdoor experts.

"A four-season guide to 60 of the best day hikes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire"--

showcases this rugged state's most serene and spectacular paddling trips in a comprehensive, user-friendly format that will be used for years to come.

Enjoy days of exploring the flat-water lakes, ponds, and rivers of New Hampshire and Vermont with this new guide from AMC's Quiet Water series. Great for families, anglers, and canoeists and kayakers of all abilities, this updated guide features 90 trips, covering the best calm water paddling in New Hampshire and Vermont. Explore the many ponds of Pillsbury State Park and camp overnight, paddle Chocorua lake and view one of New England's most scenic mountains, and rediscover Vermont's scenic Lake Champlain. Each trip includes detailed descriptions of each lake, pond and river, with maps, photographs, paddling routes, and GPS coordinates to help drivers reach the access point for the trip. New to this edition are updated trip descriptions and a useful At-a-Glance Trip Planner featuring helpful information about trip time, distance, difficulty, and special features. Inside you'll also find resources on local outfitters, safety and equipment tips, and complete driving, parking, and put-in instructions.