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Return to a time when life was simpler. Discover classic river towns, mountain retreats and coastal fishing villages, small towns where you can still shop on Main Street, where the hardware store and the bookstore are not part of a national chain, old buildings are restored and historic places are preserved. The Burnhams, also co-authors of The Virginia Handbook, have discovered and explored scores of these delightful towns. Destinations include
...129) Come out and play
This is the gripping true account of the worst disaster in the history of Mt. Everest. On May 10, 1996, two commercial expeditions headed by experienced leaders attempted to climb the highest mountain in the world—but things went terribly wrong. Crowded conditions on the mountain, miscommunications, unexplainable delays, poor leadership, bad decisions, and a blinding storm conspired to kill. Twenty-three men and women, disoriented and out
...This handy little guide is packed with tips and techniques for anybody who's been climbing for a short while and wants to improve their technique. Clearly the best place to practise climbing skills is on a climbing wall or (harnessed securely) on a rock face, but we hope these ideas will give you some tips on what kit to invest in, help you improve your technique next time you climb and simply inspire you to go for it. We can't promise that reading
...135) At the beach
136) Before they're gone: a family's year-long quest to explore America's most endangered national parks
The Great Smoky Mountains incorporate the highest mountains in the entire Appalachian system. They offer scenic beauty and an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation. This adventure guide to the area discusses hiking in the Chattahoochee National Forest, rafting down the rivers, going shopping for crafts, boating, fishing, horse riding, and whitewater sports. Each section of the book provides useful tips, as well as background on key
...But what?
Gary Paulsen takes readers along on his maiden voyage, proving that ignorance can be bliss. Also really stupid and incredibly dangerous. He tells of boats that have owned him—good, bad, and beloved—and how they got him through terrifying storms that he survived by sheer luck. His spare prose conjures...
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