Camping category: 680 books

Like Down Under in Henn Boo this book is comprised of the e-mail messages sent to family and friends while on a ten month journey around Australia. The messages tell of the people, places and things encountered along the way and some of the tribulations that were experienced. The trip began...

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to survive different locations and situations in the wild. This book does not talk about only one type of wild but the whole expanse of known wilds in the world: the open sea, the arid desert, the lone island and much more. Never before...

A guide to remote wilderness survival in any environment. How to be prepared and what steps to take in the hours after being stranded and how to live for several weeks with minimal equipment and resources to ensure survival until rescue occurs.

Geneva Lake camps provided education, activities, spirituality, and community in a healthy environment away from the city. The first sites were located on the western shores of Geneva Lake, with Camp Collie established in 1874; seventeen more followed. Although most camps were spiritually based, they...

This cooking handbook shows you the basic cooking skills that can convert any fireplace, woodstove, or patio into an alternate-energy cooking site. J. Wayne Fears records the old ways of cooking that are slowly disappearing, and passes along recipes that are created by those with less complicated...

Full Time RVers, College Students and Teachers on Summer Vacation or just those who are taking some much needed time off might consider jumping into your RV or hook up your travel trailer and head to Florida. To help you with your expenses you can volunteer at one of our many public lands for a few...

In 1883, eleven Rochester women formed the Young Women’s Association, and in 1919 they purchased Camp Onanda to provide an escape for young factory girls. The YWCA carried on that mission into the 1980s so that girls from all walks of life could experience the joys of camp. Over the decades, girls...

An EMP attack is imminent, and it can happen at any time. It is crucial to prepare so that you can survive. From this book you will learn: -Different strategies and procedures to follow when you want to escape in a catastrophic EMP situation. -Different types of gadgets that can...

Forget freeze-dried astronaut meals and bags of stale, store-bought gorp. Finally, here’s a cookbook that complements the magic of gathering around a campfire and sharing a meal with friends. From the IACP Award–winning authors of The Picnic, which brought taste and style to eating outdoors (in...

From the original horse-drawn caravan to the sophisticated and well-appointed luxury leisure vehicle we know today, this book follows the dynamic evolution of the touring caravan over the last century. Using a selection of images from his archive, expert Andrew Jenkinson reveals how technical advances...

Car living is not for everyone. This is a unique and sometimes challenging lifestyle that most people only do on a temporary basis. The majority of people who live in a car do it only until they can get back into a house or until they can upgrade to a van or RV.Car living is not homelessness...

A new type of climbing guide to a cherished national park—with stunning action photos Best Climbs Rocky Mountain National Park showcases the classic routes and best climbs in America's largest national park. Ideal for both local and nonlocal climbers who want to hit as many select climbs...

We hold a great affection for the deep tradition of American storytelling. The ability to spin a yarn that can hold our attention and provide a gentle direction for life is something that has been with us for a long time. “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” by Mark Twain or Ernest...

“Campfire Musings - Life and Good Times in the Woods” is a collection of notes and anecdotes written by WM. C Gray on the subject of nature. These beautiful and profound writings are recommended for all lovers of the Great Outdoors, and they are not to be missed by the discerning collector of...