Venetian Magic

By Jacqueline Harmon Butler When Susan’s boyfriend cancels his plans to visit Italy with her, she is devastated. On impulse, she decides to visit Venice. Through a simple quirk of fate, she meets an older woman in the lobby of the Hotel Daniele who makes her an incredible offer. Thus, begins an adventure filled with…

Landing In My Present

Mary Walker Clark barely knew her father or his past.  When he died, he left not only the expected void in a teenager’s life, but he disappeared without sharing his Indian Jones-styled tales about flying the Hump, a little-known treacherous series of US missions that transported supplies over the Himalayas to China during World War II.   …

Moon Alaska (2nd edition)

By: Lisa Maloney Remote, wild and all-around otherworldly, Alaska promises unforgettable adventure. Discover the heart of “The Last Frontier” with Moon Alaska. This book, which covers the entire state, includes strategic itineraries for every budget and timeline; full-color photos and detailed maps, plus a full-color foldout map; curated advice for various interest groups; must-see attractions…

Free in the USA

By: Neala McCarten Free in the USA was written for people with children, people on a budget, people who are driving across the country, people who want to explore without it costing the earth. This book lets everyone extend vacation dollars. Splurge on that expensive attraction, there are other places to visit that will balance out…

Day Hiking Southcentral Alaska

By: Lisa Maloney Day Hiking Southcentral Alaska features 100 day hikes in the state’s most populous region. Starting with the immense and accessible Chugach State Park, the guide also includes hikes north of the city in the Mat-Su Valley and Hatcher Pass areas, plus Palmer and Wasilla; as well as hikes south of Anchorage near…

50 Hikes Around Anchorage (2nd Edition)

A hiker’s companion to the best treks within striking distance of Alaska’s largest city, 50 Hikes Around Anchorage covers the frontcountry and backcountry trails within a 30-minute drive of Anchorage. It also includes essential advice on local plants and animals, safety, and ethical hiking practices. The book is available for purchase from Countryman Press, Amazon, Barnes & Noble,…

Lost Angel in Paradise

By: Linda Ballou Escape with Linda Ballou as she takes you on her 32 of her favorite power-packed outdoor days along the sun-splashed California Coast from Malibu to Mendocino. Let your spirit free strolling long stretches of sand in solitude. Breathe deeply of the restorative energy of fern forests shaded by towering redwood giants. Kickstart…

Quiet Water Mid-Atlantic: AMC’s Canoe and Kayak Guide to The Best Ponds, Lakes, And Easy Rivers, from Pennsylvania to Virginia

By: Rachel Cooper Explore the scenic lakes, ponds, and rivers of the Mid-Atlantic region with this new guide featuring 60 of the best flat-water paddling locations in eastern New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. With trips for all skill levels, this curated list is ideal for families, anglers, canoeists, and kayakers.  Each…

Outdoor Adventures in Halifax

Dale Dunlop’s long-established bestseller, Exploring Nova Scotia, is a bible for people who like to get out and explore. In this new book Dale and his co-adventurer, Ryan Barry, focus on adventures within easy day-tripping distance of the city centre — and sometimes right in the city itself. From hikes across the Barrens to Polly’s Cove…

Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway

By: Randy Johnson Randy Johnson’s bestseller debuts in a brand new 3rd edition in early 2017, complete with full color photography and National Geographic topographical maps. Johnson’s book is the original guide to combines all the great trails of Blue Ridge Parkway  with hundreds of hikes just off the Parkway in neighboring national forests, state…