Also meet hunting dog Strange, dog delinquent, whose prey of choice is year-old roadkill. Readers of McManus's humor column in Outdoor Life will enjoy his observations on the joys of pig-back riding, workshop puttering, and Sasquatch ducking. So will those who, like McManus's wife Bun, appreciate nature most from the window of a seven-story luxury hotel.Contents:Controlling My LifeStrange Meets Matilda JeanTough Guys Don't BirdA Good Deed Goes WrongThe Fishing BoxSocial SkillsThe ClownA Good Night's SleepA Brief History of Giving (1942-89)Pouring My OwnTeenagers From HellSecret PlacesPutteringSearch and - Uh - RescueThe BustReal Ponies Don't Go Oink!Blood SausageCrash Dive!My Abduction by Creatures From Space, for What It's WorthPhantom of the WoodsThe Piano LessonZumbo and the Misty Mountain GhostsThe Road HunterWhy Is It?The Late Great FourthCamping In

    Whether we are able to look at them face to face, on television, or in the hundreds of illustrations provided here by Daniel Otte, this guide allows us to understand what animals do and what their behavior means.Drawing on his own extensive fieldwork and on the research of many other scientists, Richard Estes describes and explains the behavior of four major groups of mammals. Estes's remarkably informative guide is as up-to-date for the zoologist as it is accessible for the interested onlooker.

    The first collection from the acclaimed Outside columnist.

    Bass and his friend Elizabeth discovered the Yaak valley in northwest Montana. It was remote -- with no electricity or phone service, only erratic radio reception, and reachable by a gravel-and-dirt road that required four-wheel drive. There was one saloon, a general store and a handful of year-round residents. The nearest town, Libby, was 40 miles away. As caretakers of a defunct hunting lodge, the couple settled into their winter idyll. Bass writes exuberantly about their season in the wilderness: blizzards, woodchopping, wildlife, the occasional social gatherings at the Dirty Shame Saloon. He speaks to the wildness and freedom of valley people, the slow-motion quality of life, and the the physical and psychological hardships of wilderness living. This charming celebration will give readers a fresh perception of winter.

    This book brings together the best of Leopold's essays.

    The author relates his search for spiritual enlightenment in the wilderness under the guidance of an Apache shaman and explores humanity's mystical relationship with nature.

    He had to live through treacherous mountain roads, the cloud of airborne industrial toxins that shrouds the range for most of the year, an occasional blast of lightning, and, worst of all, a helping of rancid potato salad at a roadside diner. Like Norman MacLean in A River Runs Through It, Middleton makes fly-fishing a religion with its own vision of nirvana, and if it takes an occasional descent into the nether regions to attain it, the author isn't afraid to supply the grisly details. This graceful, funny memoir belongs in every angler's library.

    And for over twelve years, this book has been the definitive guide to the world-famous trail. This fifth edition is completely up-to-date and expanded to include the latest on trail information, reservations, travel connections, and trekker tips. The illustrations are a delight, and the book now includes a special section for northbound and southbound hikers.

    A comprehensive account of the history and construction of these unique hunting tools.

    These topographic atlases cover individual states with the most comprehensive detail available, including back roads, backwater lakes and streams, boat ramps, forests, wetlands, trailheads, campgrounds, public lands, prime hunting and fishing spots, and countless landmarks and points of interest. You'll also find a wealth of information on everything from family outings to wilderness adventures. The Atlas & Gazetteer is ideal for outdoor recreation, business travel, home or office reference, and countless other uses.New York Gazetteer categoriesCampgroundsFamily OutingsFishingHuntingOutdoor AdventuresRecreation AreasUnique Natural FeaturesSuggested UsesIn-vehicle for everyday referenceExploring back roadsOutdoor recreationpreparation and navigationBusiness travelPlanning vacations and leisure activitiesArmchair journeys

    

    This thoughtful and eloquent natural history of the Puget Sound region begins with a discussion of how the ice ages and vulcanism shaped the land and then examines the natural attributes of the region--flora and fauna, climate, special habitats, life histories of key organisms--as they pertain to the functioning ecosystem. Mankind's effects upon the natural environment are a pervasive theme of the book. Kruckeberg looks at both positive and negative aspects of human interaction with nature in the Puget basin. By probing the interconnectedness of all natural aspects of one region, Kruckeberg illustrates ecological principles at work and gives us a basis for wise decision-making.The Natural History of Puget Sound Country is a comprehensive reference, invaluable for all citizens of the Northwest, as well as for conservationists, biologists, foresters, fisheries and wildlife personnel, urban planners, and environmental consultants everywhere. Lavishly illustrated with over three hundred photographs and drawings, it is much more than a beautiful book. It is a guide to our future.

    Blind hiker's story of an eight-month thru-hike with his seeing-eye dog.

    Stackpole Books, with our long tradition of publishing the best in nature and outdoor sports, is proud of our association with NOLS and our role in helping to develop these titles into consistent best-sellers.

    Part philosopher, part humorist, and an outstanding canoiest, Kimber reveals the heart and soul of the wilderness experience. Along the way he reveals a host of practical tips on how to camp and canoe in remote places.

    Corbett has spent much of his life as a cowboy, goat herder, range analyst, and teacher of wildland symbiotics. Now he offers a wealth of backcountry knowledge, illuminated by his strongly felt philosophy.

    Full-color illustrations confirm your findings as you discover the wonders of Alberta's rich natural heritage.

    By learning which plants to plant near each other, you can increase the productivity of your garden, improve plant health, reduce pests and disease and condition the soil. There are useful chapters on designing, composting, mulching and homemade liquid plant-foods, and a host of gardening tips.

    He describes the native companions and fellow trappers with whom he shared both harsh and heart-warming experiences, and relates how he learned first-hand about beaver, caribou, wolf, and other wildlife. He also provides a remarkable body of information about Native medicine.

    This fourth edition is proof that Mountain Navigation has become THE reference book for those who wish to learn to find their way around in the mountain or hill country