Download or read book Hiking Big Bend National Park 2nd written by Laurence Parent and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated and revised, this comprehensive guide features forty-seven trails in Big Bend National Park.
Download or read book Hiking Big Bend National Park written by Laurence Parent and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated and revised, this comprehensive guide features forty-seven trails in Big Bend National Park.
Download or read book Enjoying Big Bend National Park written by Gary Clark and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will help turn every trip to Big Bend National Park into a memorable adventure. Veteran naturalist Gary Clark and photographer Kathy Adams Clark help you choose the best hike or drive in Big Bend National Park, based on the season in which you visit; the number of days you have in the park; and your activity, age, and fitness levels. The Clarks provide valuable practical information, along with a descriptive list of items essential for being outdoors in desert and mountain environments and an overview of park rules. They describe more than thirty activities available in the park: two-hour or half- and full-day adventures; adventures for the physically fit or physically challenged; and adventures with children, for nature lovers, or in vehicles. The Clarks also point out scenic highlights and animals and plants that might be seen along the way.
Download or read book A Year in the National Parks written by Stefanie Payne and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.
Download or read book Death In Big Bend written by Laurence Parent and published by Laurence Parent Photography, Incorporated. This book was released on 2010 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people visit Big Bend National Park and have a wonderful, incident-free vacation. For a tiny number, however, a simple mistake, unpreparedness, or pure bad luck has lead to catastrophe. Massive rescue efforts and fatalities, while rare, do happen at the park. Heat stroke, dehydration, hypothermia, drowning, falls, lightning, and even murder have claimed victims at Big Bend. This book chronicles selected rescues and tragedies that have happened there since the early 1980s. The lessons you learn reading this book may save your life.
Download or read book Follow Your Detour Let Go of Your Pain Conquer Your Fear and Find the Real You written by Lindsay McKenzie and published by Lindsay McKenzie. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We've all been told to "follow our dreams", but what happens when those dreams aren't working out? Part personal memoir, part self-help, Follow Your Detour will inspire you to embrace the unexpected, let go of your pain and fears, and find the courage to create your own path.
Download or read book Big Bend Ranch State Park written by Robert Fuller and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-20 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Bend Ranch State Park stretches along the Rio Grande in far west Texas, on the US-Mexico border. Featuring 300,000 acres of remote desert landscape, spectacular views, rugged mountains, steep canyons, and 238 miles of multi-use trails.This guide is an informative "trail buddy", designed to helpplan your hiking adventure and to carry with you on the trail.Highlights include:* 12 easy-to-moderate hikes *5 trails easily accessible from FM 170 * 7 trails within the remote park interior* Hikes range from approximately 1-8 miles* Photos, trail descriptions, maps, reference points,directions and safety tips
Download or read book She Explores written by Gale Straub and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.
Download or read book Hiking Carlsbad Caverns Guadalupe Mountains National Parks written by Bill Schneider and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southeastern New Mexico is renowned for its amazing system of limestone caves. Both Carlsbad and the nearby Guadalupe Mountains National Park, just across the state line in Texas, are also blessed with spectacular above-ground trails. This thoroughly revised edition is the authoritative and the only comprehensive guide to all of the hiking trails in both parks.
Download or read book Hiker s Guide to Trails of Big Bend National Park written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Who Pooped in the Park written by Steve Kemp and published by Farcountry Press. This book was released on 2005-02 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Come along with Julie, Grant, and their family as they follow Ranger Gus and find poop (scat) and footprints (tracks) and discover which animal made them" -- Back cover.
Download or read book Hiking Texas written by Laurence Parent and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the rugged Guadalupe Mountains in the west and the deep canyons of the Red River in the Panhandle to the lakes on the eastern landscape, the Texas backcountry is as spacious and diverse as the Lone Star State itself. This guide contains unforgettable hikes that suit all abilities and interests.
Download or read book Hiking Big Bend National Park written by Laurence Parent and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-04-16 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated and revised, this comprehensive guide features forty-seven trails in Big Bend National Park.
Download or read book Hiking Big Bend National Park written by Laurence Parent and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated and revised, Hiking Big Bend National Park features some of the finest trails in Texas - from short day hikes to backcountry treks. With this comprehensive guide, veteran hiker Laurence Parent provides all the information you need to get the most out of hiking this natural wonderland. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability Full-color photos throughout Detailed trail descriptions GPS-compatible trail maps and route profiles Mile-by-mile directional cues Difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and much more
Download or read book The Texanist written by David Courtney and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Courtney's columns from the Texas Monthly, curing the curious, exorcizing bedevilment, and orienting the disoriented, advising "on such things as: Is it wrong to wear your football team's jersey to church? When out at a dancehall, do you need to stick with the one that brung ya? Is it real Tex-Mex if it's served with a side of black beans? Can one have too many Texas-themed tattoos?"--Amazon.com.
Download or read book 100 Classic Hikes in Texas written by E. Dan Klepper and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2009-01-12 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the ten mile hike "Canyon Lake Gorge" and the short but strenuous hike "Caprock Canyons St. Park Oxbow Trail" free from 100 Classic Hikes in Texas * Includes just the best-of-the-best Texas hikes, each with a special payoff * Up-to-date hiking information on land management regulations * Trail guides in this series are bestselling guidebooks in their states * Only 4-color hiking guidebook to the region The big sky country of Texas calls hikers of all kinds to its trails. With over 80 parks, 56 wildlife management areas, nine natural areas and 28 historic sites and parklands, Texas offers a plethora of hiking options to choose from. Regions covered include the Panhandle Plains, prairies and lakes, piney woods, Gulf Coast, South Texas Plains, Hill country, and Big Bend country. This full-color guidebook includes elevation profiles, sidebar tips, topographic maps, and a handy Hikes-at-a-Glance chart to help readers find the hikes and trails they want quickly and easily. Whether you're planning an extended backpacking trip through the northern cross timber or a short day hike just outside of town, this new guidebook presents a wonderful variety of iconic Texas trails.
Download or read book The Lost Mine Trail written by J J Rusz and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's a dangerous little county you got here, Sheriff."Two brutal crimes a hundred miles apart, one the murder of a controversial singer in a small West Texas town and the other an assault on two journalists in nearby Big Bend National Park. What might the incidents have in common? Nothing-and everything. Once again, it's up to Sheriff Clayton Shoot and Professor Claire Harp to pluck out the heart of this Big Bend Country mystery-third in the series that began with The Window Trail.
