Hiking Big Bend National Park 2nd

Author : Laurence Parent
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762753773
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Laurence Parent
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762797460
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Gary Clark
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 160344338X
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Stefanie Payne
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692926789
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Laurence Parent
Publisher : Laurence Parent Photography, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780974504872
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Lindsay McKenzie
Publisher : Lindsay McKenzie
ISBN 13 : 9781733811347
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Gale Straub
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452167672
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Bill Schneider
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493078771
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Robert Fuller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781733082402
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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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

Author : Kathy Adams Clark
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1603448233
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Photographing Big Bend National Park written by Kathy Adams Clark and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-03 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its combination of desert and mountain landscapes, the dramatic canyons of the Rio Grande, ancient pictographs, and remnants of pioneer ranch life, Big Bend National Park presents a wealth of subjects to the photographic eye. Add early morning and late evening sunlight, summer thunderstorms, and clear, star-spattered night skies, and the opportunities become irresistible. Professional nature photographer and frequent Big Bend traveler Kathy Adams Clark offers this handy and beautiful guide to maximizing the photographic experience of this visually stunning landscape. Photographing Big Bend National Park begins with a tutorial on the basics of light meters, shutter speeds, and f/stops, featuring practical, hands-on-camera exercises and answers to common questions. The chapters that follow take readers on six excursions to well-known locations within the park—the Basin, Panther Junction, Rio Grande Village, Ross Maxwell Drive, Santa Elena Canyon, and the Chisos Mountains among them. A primer on night photography (including “light-painting” and star trails) is also included. Within each chapter are instructions for photographing various subjects at the site using simple, intermediate, and advanced techniques; information on the best seasons to photograph; and tips designed to benefit the novice. Photographing Big Bend National Park not only provides practical information for photographers of all skill levels, it also offers a visual feast of striking images. Nature lovers, photographers, and anyone who loves this remarkable national park will treasure this latest book from veteran writer and photographer Kathy Adams Clark.