In a logical, user-friendly, highly visual format, this new title--one of an expanding collection of National Geographic pocket guides--offers key facts about dozens of rocks and minerals, how to hunt and identify them, where and how to go looking. The book also pictures and explains the fossils most likely to be found and the fundamental land and rock formations in the North American landscape. With 160 entries, formatted with clear language, key identification points, carefully chosen photographs, and expertly drafted illustrations, this guide is the perfect starting point for anyone, young or old, interested in the study of rocks and geology.

    Walk off some calories and put them back on! A humor and travel writer, Roger highlights his favorite trails all over Arizona, featuring Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott, the Phoenix area, Tucson and the southern deserts, the forests of the White Mountains, and Arizona's West Coast. Each trail is followed up by a nearby mom and pop eatery. Experience in full color the beauty and wonder of Arizona in over 170 stunning photographs. Featuring: 37 trails, 38 eateries, trail guides, maps, fascinating fun facts, attractions along the way, and . . . fruit burritos.

    No matter where you live or what your level of expertise may be, he will lead you to opportunities that range from beginner level to peak experience and equip you with the tools and courage to get outdoors and enjoy nature in new and exciting ways. For each experience, Miller includes location, how to start, associated costs, organizations that can help you begin, physical and mental demands of each activity, and whether the activities are seasonal or competitive.Activities include mountain biking, flat-water and whitewater paddling, scuba diving, climbing, backcountry exploration, skiing, snowboarding and tubing, kiteboarding, hang gliding, and ziplining.

    Eat & Explore Washington is much more than your average cookbook. It is an outstanding cookbook featuring traditional recipes from the people who know them best Washington cooks. With easy to follow recipes for favorite Washington dishes like Fried Razor Clams, Spicy Lentil Crackle and Grandma Ester's Lemon Pie, this outstanding new cookbook preserves Washington's most treasured dishes. But that's not all. Eat & Explore Washington is a tourist's guide to everything that makes Washington special. From Glacier Peak Winery to the Chehalis Garlic Festival, travelers and armchair travelers alike will enjoy reading about the festivals, events and unique destinations that are hallmarks of the state's traditions.