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Mesa Verde National Park: Shadows of the Centuries, Revised Edition
ISBN: 9780870816840 / Angielski / Miękka / 275 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally published in 1988, Mesa Verde National Park: Shadows of the Centuries is an engaging and artfully illustrated history of an enigmatic assemblage of canyons and mesas tucked into the south-western corner of Colorado. Duane A. Smith recounts the dramatic 1888 "discovery" of the cliff dwellings and other Anasazi ruins and the ensuing twenty-year campaign to preserve them. Smith also details the resulting creation of a national park in 1906 and assesses the impact of more recent developments -- railroads and highways, air pollution, and the growing significance of tourism -- on the...
Originally published in 1988, Mesa Verde National Park: Shadows of the Centuries is an engaging and artfully illustrated history of an enigmatic assem...
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Camping with Kids: Complete Guide to Car Tent and RV Camping
ISBN: 9780899973616 / Angielski / Miękka / 266 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Learn the basics of family camping from longtime outdoorswoman Goldie Silverman and the legion of experienced kid and parent campers that lent their voices to this authoritative, yet fun and whimsical book. Novice and experienced campers alike will find the tips in Camping with Kids invaluable. Whether car, tent, or RV-camping, you will find everything you need to know from preparing your family for a camping trip, to setting up camp, to what to do if things should go awry. It also tells you how to step beyond car camping into backpacking, canoe touring, and other extended adventures.
Learn the basics of family camping from longtime outdoorswoman Goldie Silverman and the legion of experienced kid and parent campers that lent their v...
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65,86 |
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I'm Just a Seasonal: The Life of a Seasonal Ranger in Yosemite National Park
ISBN: 9780972911948 / Angielski / Miękka / 132 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Experience the adventures of a seasonal ranger at Yosemite National Park. In his lively memoirs, Thomas A. Smith covers the highlights of his life as a seasonal ranger from 1971 through 1988. This book is a fascinating look at the activity that goes on behind the scenes at a national park - the rewards and the challenges that face rangers and visitors every day in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Experience the adventures of a seasonal ranger at Yosemite National Park. In his lively memoirs, Thomas A. Smith covers the highlights of his life as ...
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54,20 |
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Birding the Southwestern National Parks
ISBN: 9781585442867 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. At the end of the twentieth century roughly 265 million people visited the 374 sites in the American National Park System. These places, designated and protected because of their significance to our nation's historical and natural heritage, contain some of the most beautiful landscapes in the United States--landscapes that naturally lend themselves to outdoor recreation.
In this book, veteran parks interpreter Ro Wauer introduces the pleasures of birding in the national parks of the American Southwest. From California to Texas, from hugely popular destinations such as Arizona's Grand... At the end of the twentieth century roughly 265 million people visited the 374 sites in the American National Park System. These places, designated an...
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138,76 |
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Birding the Southwestern National Parks
ISBN: 9781585442874 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. At the end of the twentieth century roughly 265 million people visited the 374 sites in the American National Park System. These places, designated and protected because of their significance to our nation's historical and natural heritage, contain some of the most beautiful landscapes in the United States--landscapes that naturally lend themselves to outdoor recreation.
In this book, veteran parks interpreter Ro Wauer introduces the pleasures of birding in the national parks of the American Southwest. From California to Texas, from hugely popular destinations such as Arizona's Grand... At the end of the twentieth century roughly 265 million people visited the 374 sites in the American National Park System. These places, designated an...
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64,40 |
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Fishing Yellowstone National Park: An Angler's Complete Guide to More Than 100 Streams, Rivers, and Lakes
ISBN: 9781599211428 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Yellowstone's fabled trout waters draw anglers from around the world to test their skills. This guide explains where to go, how to get there, which gamefish are found, the geography and angling history of the park's waters, and the top fly patterns and lures for each fishery. Also included are tips on lures, flies, bait, and tackle; and information about river access, regulations, trails, distances, terrain, and campgrounds, Lifelong Montana resident Richard Parks grew up fishing the streams of Yellowstone National Park. The co-author of Tying and Fishing the West's Best Dry Flies, he is a...
Yellowstone's fabled trout waters draw anglers from around the world to test their skills. This guide explains where to go, how to get there, which ga...
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73,63 |
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Hiking Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve: From Day Hikes To Backcountry Treks, First Edition
ISBN: 9780762743193 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first book of its kind for the largest national park in the United States. Six times the size of Yellowstone National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias welcomes 40,000 visitors every year, and each of them will maximize the visit with this all-new guidebook. Detailed information is provided for navigating fifty of the best hiking routes through 13.2 million acres of Alaskan wilderness. The book is organized by type of trip: day hikes, frontcountry treks (starting from road-accessible trailheads), and remote backcountry treks (accessible via fly-in). There are detailed maps and black and white...
The first book of its kind for the largest national park in the United States. Six times the size of Yellowstone National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias wel...
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73,63 |
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Rocky Mountain National Park
ISBN: 9780738556277 / Angielski / Miękka / 127 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Rocky Mountain National Park is often called the crown jewel of the nation s park system. Set in Colorado in the southern part of the Rocky Mountain chain, which forms the backbone of North America, the park contains 72 named peaks above 12,000 feet with the tallest of these, Longs Peak, rising to 14,259 feet. Established in 1915 as a national park, it now hosts more than two million visitors every year. Vacationers enjoy picnicking, hiking, camping, climbing, skiing, and simply admiring the beauties of the park, which include alpine plants, wildflowers, aspen, conifers, lakes, streams,...
Rocky Mountain National Park is often called the crown jewel of the nation s park system. Set in Colorado in the southern part of the Rocky Mountain c...
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97,08 |
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Dinosaur Highway: A History of Dinosaur Valley State Park
ISBN: 9780875653754 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Where the Paluxy River now winds through the North Texas Hill Country, the great lizards of prehistory once roamed, leaving their impressive footprints deep in the limy sludge of what would become the earth's Cretaceous layer. It wouldn't be until a summer day in1909, however, when young George Adams went splashing along the creekbed, that chance and shifting sediments would reveal these stony traces of an ancient past. Young Adams's first discovery of dinosaur tracks in the Paluxy River Valley, near the small community of Glen Rose, Texas, came more than one hundred million years after...
Where the Paluxy River now winds through the North Texas Hill Country, the great lizards of prehistory once roamed, leaving their impressive footprint...
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74,32 |
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Backcountry Roads: Idaho
ISBN: 9780870044595 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Idaho's backcountry wilderness is renowned for its stark beauty. With over 114 photographs, 33 color maps, 31 detailed expedition complete with GPS coordinates, this title is a suitable companion for the road explorer.
Idaho's backcountry wilderness is renowned for its stark beauty. With over 114 photographs, 33 color maps, 31 detailed expedition complete with GPS co...
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108,59 |
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Hiking Missouri
ISBN: 9780736075886 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Hiking Missouri is your complete guide to 127 of the most scenic day hikes in the state. From St. Louis to the Ozarks to Kansas City, and all trails in between, you'll experience the spectacular beauty of the Show-Me State. In this one-of-a-kind resource you'll find these features:
Hiking Missouri is your complete guide to 127 of the most scenic day hikes in the state. From St. Louis to the Ozarks to Kansas City, and al... |
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94,14 |
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Adventures in Yellowstone: Early Travelers Tell Their Tales
ISBN: 9780762754144 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. After its establishment in 1872, Yellowstone National Park was sufficiently famous that numerous people risked bear maulings, Indian attacks, and geyser burns just to glimpse its wonders. A surprising number of those who survived wrote about their adventures. The best of these stories are collected in Adventures in Yellowstone. Presenting a dozen narratives--journal entries, letters, and diaries--with an introduction to each, and with historic photographs, postcards, and woodcuts, this book is the essential compilation of the most gripping first-person accounts of the early years of America's...
After its establishment in 1872, Yellowstone National Park was sufficiently famous that numerous people risked bear maulings, Indian attacks, and geys...
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65,86 |
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Giant City State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps: A History in Words and Pictures
ISBN: 9780809329212 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many recognize Giant City State Park as one of the premier recreation spots in southern Illinois, with its unspoiled forests, glorious rock formations, and famous sandstone lodge. But few know the park s history or are aware of the remarkable men who struggled to build it. "Giant City State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps: A History in Words and Pictures" provides the first in-depth portrait of the park s creation, drawing on rarely seen photos, local and national archival research, and interviews to present an intriguing chapter in Illinois history. Kay Rippelmeyer traces the... Many recognize Giant City State Park as one of the premier recreation spots in southern Illinois, with its unspoiled forests, glorious rock formati... |
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138,76 |
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Giant City State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps: A History in Words and Pictures
ISBN: 9780809329229 / Angielski / Miękka / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Many recognize Giant City State Park as one of the premier recreation spots in southern Illinois, with its unspoiled forests, glorious rock formations, and famous sandstone lodge. But few know the park s history or are aware of the remarkable men who struggled to build it. "Giant City State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps: A History in Words and Pictures" provides the first in-depth portrait of the park s creation, drawing on rarely seen photos, local and national archival research, and interviews to present an intriguing chapter in Illinois history.Kay Rippelmeyer traces the...
Many recognize Giant City State Park as one of the premier recreation spots in southern Illinois, with its unspoiled forests, glorious rock formations...
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94,14 |
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Who Is Mother Neff and Why Is She a Texas State Park?: The Story Behind the Names of the State Parks of Texas
ISBN: 9781934645833 / Angielski / Miękka / 265 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Since 1923, from when the Texas state park system began, no one set of records was pooled together to show all the parks namesakes from biographical data; that is, until Allan C. Kimballs wrote "Who Is Mother Neff and Why is She a State Park?" In "Who is Mother Neff and Why is She a State Park?" it is easy to feel the abundance of appreciation for the preservation of heritage and respect for the usefulness of each park author Allan C. Kimball has for each square foot of the more than 500,000 acres presented within the Texas State Parks. Opening our eyes to the impact that those of today will...
Since 1923, from when the Texas state park system began, no one set of records was pooled together to show all the parks namesakes from biographical d...
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77,51 |
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Birds of the Northwestern National Parks: A Birder's Perspective
ISBN: 9780292791336 / Angielski / Miękka / 151 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From the bald eagle to the pileolated woodpecker, the varied and abundant birdlife of the northwestern national parks is as impressive as the parks' dramatic scenery. To help both beginning and advanced birders make the most of their visits to these parks, Roland Wauer has written this finding guide, which introduces the most common birds and the most likely places to see them. The book opens with practical advice on getting started in birding--choosing binoculars, bird identification, proper field techniques, etc. Then after a concise discussion of the national parks as "islands"... From the bald eagle to the pileolated woodpecker, the varied and abundant birdlife of the northwestern national parks is as impressive as the parks... |
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74,32 |
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My MiniCamper Conversion
ISBN: 9780984377503 / Angielski / Miękka / 72 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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73,63 |
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Le Guide Dans Les Forêts: Ouvrage Particulièrement Destiné À L'instruction Des Campagnards, Des Propriétaires De Bois Et Des Préposés Des Commun
ISBN: 9781144832627 / Angielski / Miękka / 656 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, e...
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139,02 |
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New Jersey Day Trips: A Guide to Outings in New Jersey and Nearby Areas of New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware
ISBN: 9780813549668 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Shades of F. Scott Fitzgerald roam Princeton as lads and lasses walk the well-clipped paths between venerable university halls, while russet leaves flutter overhead from rows of sturdy trees. Visions of knights and their fair maidens come to mind as explorers wander around Lambert Castle, an 1892 sandstone and granite mansion that looms like a medieval fortress with rounded towers and turrets on a hillside below the cliffs of the Garret Mountain Reservation. For art lovers who like to stroll on lush lawns and enjoy the beauty around them, Grounds for Sculpture is the place to be seen in... Shades of F. Scott Fitzgerald roam Princeton as lads and lasses walk the well-clipped paths between venerable university halls, while russet leaves... |
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109,02 |
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A Century of Parks Canada, 1911-2011
ISBN: 9781552385265 / Angielski / Miękka / 447 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. ... a diverse and fascinating array of perspectives on the history of Canada's national parks, illuminating many less well-understood aspects of the evolving place of people in and near these parks.- - Stephen Bocking, Professor and Chair, Environmental and Resource Studies Program, Trent University
When Canada created a Dominion Parks Branch in 1911, it became the first country in the world to establish an agency devoted to managing its national parks. Over the past century this agency, now Parks Canada, has been at the centre of important debates about the place of nature in... ... a diverse and fascinating array of perspectives on the history of Canada's national parks, illuminating many less well-understood aspects of the e...
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158,64 |
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