Written with families in mind, this new guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club features 75 kid-sized adventures, both close to home and farther afield, from hiking and paddling to biking and camping. This must-have resource offers tips and tricks, safety and planning information, and activity ideas, including the ever-important "Plan B" to shorten or lengthen your day.
Inside You'll Find:
<ul>
<li>75 outdoor destinations for families</li>
<li>At-a-Glance Trip Planner to help you find the trip that's right for you</li>
<li>Detailed maps showing restrooms, parking areas, and highlights</li>
<li>GPS coordinates and public transportation directions</li>
<li>Trip Planning and Safety Tips, including advice on keeping kids excited and engaged</li>
<li>Icons that tell you which destinations are good for swimming, camping, biking, and winter fun</li>
<li>Fun activity ideas and Educational Essays</li>
</ul>

Outdoors with Kids Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont: 75 of the Best Family Hiking, Camping, and Paddling Trips (AMC Outdoors with Kids)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Hipple, Ethan

Clair, Yemaya

Exercise & Fitness

AMC Books

This concise guide, written by Registered Maine Guide and inveterate paddler Michael Daugherty, features 50 of the best sea kayaking adventures along the New England coast, from Maine's Bold Coast south to the mouth of the Connecticut River. These are trips that can be done in a day or turned into an overnight, perfect for beginner to intermediate kayakers looking to explore the storied coastlines of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. The book includes day trips near large northeastern cities like New York City and Boston. Each of the trips features a full description and map of the route, plus bullets on distance and time, where to launch, tide and currents, “plan B” routes, and nearby attractions. An at-a-glance trip planner and a selection of nature and history essays round out the offerings in this essential sea kayaker's guidebook.
Also Available:
Quiet Water Maine, 2e by Alex Wilson and John Hayes 978-1-929173-65-5
Quiet Water Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, 3e 978-1-628420-00-5
AMC's Best Sea Kayaking in the Mid-Atlantic by Michaela Gaaserud 978-1-328420-06-7

AMC's Best Sea Kayaking in New England: 50 Coastal Paddling Adventures from Maine to Connecticut

Sports & Outdoors

Daugherty, Michael

Hiking & Camping

The explorers chronicled in this collection push the limits―of endurance, weather, altitude, or personal achievement. Some make history, such as the first American climber to ascend Kilimanjaro in 1932; others, such as the leader of an 1896 team attempting a first ascent of Canada's Mount Lefroy, never return. Each essay has been chosen from the archives of America's oldest mountaineering and conservation journal, Appalachia, to guide you forward from the age of first ascents until the present day. Freak accidents, legendary perseverance, and singularly colorful personalities as well as climbing luminaries such as Bradford Washburn, Elizabeth Knowlton, and Fritz Wiessner all figure into this fascinating, illustrated collection.Published by the Appalachian Mountain Club since 1876, Appalachia has delivered inspired writing on mountain exploration, ecology, and conservation, along with international mountaineering news, analysis of northeastern mountaineering accidents, and much more. Now back in print, these twenty-five essays offer no less inspiration and power than when they first appeared.

No Limits But the Sky: The Best Mountaineering Stories From Appalachia Journal

History

Americas

The Bay Circuit Trail Map &amp; Guide is the essential day-hiker's companion to the 200-mile-long trail and greenway encircling Boston. Extending through 34 towns, this “outer Emerald Necklace” stretches from Plum Island in the north to Kingston Bay in the south. Within a stone's throw for millions of people in eastern Massachusetts, the trail and greenway is ideal for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. This guide―the first trail-friendly, waterproof map and guide to the entire BCT―features three easy-to-use topographical maps. Included are more than 30 multiuse trip suggestions, safety tips, natural and cultural history sidebars, and more. Scale and parking identification allow for easy navigation to trailheads. These maps are based on highly accurate digital trail data compiled by AMC's staff cartographer. Also Available: New England Trail Map &amp; Guide (NEW) 978-1-628420-15-9 AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Boston, 2e 978-1-934028-47-6 Massachusetts Trail Guide, 9e 978-1-934028-25-4

Bay Circuit Trail Map & Guide

Reference

Appalachian Mountain Club Books Appalachian Mountain Club

Atlases & Maps

This comprehensive guide, from the nation's oldest outdoors club, covers the essential skills every hiker and backpacker needs to know. Novice and experienced outdoorspeople will appreciate this authoritative resource on trip planning, gear, food, navigation, and mountain safety, as well as ways to be an active steward of our trails and natural resources. AMC's Mountain Skills Manual is rooted in the best practices taught in the Appalachian Mountain Club's outdoor leadership training programs. Between them, authors Christian Bisson and Jamie Hannon have nearly 50 years' experience leading and instructing groups in the North American backcountry. Trekking with friends, family, and students has given them experience in preparing hikers of all skill levels for the unknowns anyone may face on the trail. Bad weather, accidents, and a whole host of worst-case scenarios get their due in this manual, along with tried-and-true ways of avoiding them in the first place. Whether readers want to map out a new adventure in the wilderness, perfect their pace and pack weight, or simply plan a weekend of car camping and day hikes, this guide will be an essential companion to enjoying every moment outdoors. ALSO AVAILABLE 
<ul>
<li>AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership, 2nd Edition (ISBN: 9781934028414)</li>
<li>AMC Guide to Winter Hiking and Camping (ISBN: 9781934028124) </li>
<li>AMC's Complete Guide to Trail Building &amp; Maintenance, 4th Edition (ISBN: 9781934028162)</li>
</ul>

AMC's Mountain Skills Manual: The Essential Hiking and Backpacking Guide (Amc Skills)

Bisson, Christian

Hannon, Jamie

Self-Help

Winter opens up a whole new world of outdoor adventures, from snowshoeing across a pristine panorama to fat biking through a powdery vale. Embracing these dramatic landscapes might seem beyond the reach of the casual outdoor lover, but learning basic techniques will help hikers, snowshoers, campers, skiers, backpackers, and other recreationists of all skill levels get the most out of the season―safely and with confidence. This accessible guide by Baxter State Park ranger Andrew Vietze walks you through planning outdoor winter adventures of all kinds, with practical advice emphasizing preparation, safety, outdoor stewardship, and fun. You'll learn when to go, what you'll need to stay warm and dry, how to navigate, where to make camp, how to read the weather, and what to eat to stay energized. You'll also find instruction on snowshoeing, skiing, building your own gear-hauling sled, and other handy skills that will boost your cold-weather mastery. Whether you're planning a weeklong backpacking trip in the mountains or want to dip a toe into winter day-hiking, let this unintimidating manual from the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Northeast's most trusted source in outdoor recreation, be your guide.

Essential Guide to Winter Recreation: Learn the Skills You Need―Hiking, Snowshoeing, First Aid, and More―for a Safe and Adventurous Season Outdoors (AMC Skills Series)

Vietze, Andrew

Winner of the 2017 National Outdoor Book Award for Best Outdoor Adventure GuidebookIn this brand new series from Appalachian Mountain Club, readers will discover the best outdoor recreation for their favorite vacation destinations. AMC Outdoor Adventures: Acadia National Park includes 50 of the best hiking, biking, and paddling trips for all ability levels. For over 100 years, Acadia National Park has enticed visitors with its breathtaking, rugged terrain, and ocean views. Located on the central coast of Maine, Acadia boasts the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. This new series guide will show you all Acadia has to offer. Featuring additional sports such as trail running and stand up paddle boarding, this completely updated guide is the one resource to throw in your pack before heading out. With hikes up Cadillac Mountain, cycling trips on the Park's popular carriage roads, and serene, unforgettable inland paddling trips, this book will take you all around the islands. First-time visitors and veteran explorers alike will enjoy this comprehensive guide to trips on Mt. Desert Island, Isle au Haut, and the Schoodic Peninsula. Perfect for a day trip or week-long adventures, this guidebook will reveal scenic bike paths, cobblestone beaches, glacial ponds, granite peaks, and ocean-side cliffs. Also included in this guide is an indispensable trail map covering all of Mount Desert Island, Isle au Haut, and Schoodic Peninsula. AMC Outdoor Adventures: Acadia National Park is the go-to guidebook and map for exploring all that the outdoors has to offer in this natural treasure. Also Available:AMC's Best Sea Kayaking in New England (ISBN: 9781628420067)Maine Mountain Guide, 10th Edition (ISBN: 9781934028308)AMC's Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast (ISBN: 9781934028926)

AMC's Outdoor Adventures: Acadia National Park: Your Guide to the Best Hiking, Biking, and Paddling (AMC Outdoor Adventures)

Monkman, Jerry

Monkman, Marcy

Tired of ending a day on the trail with packaged backpacking meals? Kick your menu up a notch with AMC's Real Trail Meals: Wholesome Recipes for the Backcountry. Drawing on the field experience of Appalachian Mountain Club staff and trip leaders, this compendium of trail-tested backcountry recipes gives readers a wide buffet of lightweight and nutritious meals. Adopting a practical, easy-to-follow approach, the book shares the basic principles of dehydrating your own ingredients to create preservative-free and trail-stable foods. It also features handy icons noting which recipes are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kid-friendly, or require kitchen prep ahead of time. With separate sections on desserts, snacks, and drinks, AMC's Real Trail Meals offers a diverse range of wholesome fare for outdoors adventurers of all levels. Most important for backpackers and others looking to travel light, each recipe comes with a breakdown of nutrition to pack weight, giving you the most nutrient-dense bang for your buck. Whether you're planning a week-long excursion in the wilderness or seeking creative snacks for a day hike, this cookbook gives you the recipes you need. ALSO AVAILABLE:AMC's Best Backpacking in New England by Matt Heid; ISBN: 9781934028902AMC's Best Backpacking in the Mid-Atlantic by Michael R. Martin; ISBN: 9781934028865AMC Guide to Winter Hiking and Camping by Yemaya Maurer and Lucas St. Clair; ISBN: 9781934028124

AMC's Real Trail Meals: Wholesome Recipes for the Backcountry

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Hipple, Sarah

Cooking by Ingredient

“High and dry above the stupendous detail of our job we should hold the reason for it all. This is not to cut a path and then say―‘Ain't it beautiful?' Our job is to open a realm.” –Benton MacKaye The Appalachian Trail is one of America's most revered resources, a project of near-mythic proportions combining rugged natural beauty and human determination. But few know the story behind the creation of the world's longest hiking-only trail. The proposal could have died in the pages of a journal had it not been for the efforts of many people―including two, in particular: Benton MacKaye and Myron Avery. While the two men shared a common goal, their vastly different personalities meant it was only a matter of time before these sometimes allies, sometimes adversaries had a falling out. Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery, and the Rivalry That Built the Appalachian Trail tells this story in active, engaging scenes that weave history together and biography, detailing the external forces the trail builders faced: the stock market crash, World War II, and the prevailing opinions regarding wilderness and recreation. Drawing upon never before published sources from the State of Maine Archives, Blazing Ahead delves deep into the historical realities MacKaye and Avery faced. Through extensive research and vivid storytelling, this book tells the true but little-known story of a shared vision, the rivalry it bred, and the legacy of the men behind one of the nation's greatest treasures. ALSO AVAILABLE Chasing Summits, by Garry Harrington ISBN: 978-1-628420-45-6 Desperate Steps, by Peter Kick ISBN-13: 978-1-628420-09-8 Not Without Peril, by Nicholas Howe ISBN-13: 978-1-934028-32-2

Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery, and the Rivalry That Built the Appalachian Trail

Biographies & Memoirs

Ryan, Jeffrey H.

Professionals & Academics

Now in its third edition, Quiet Water Maine continues to be a timeless paddling companion to the still waters of Maine. Discover more than 100 spectacular ponds, lakes, and rivers in Maine ideally suited for canoing and kayaking. This revised edition of AMC's bestselling guide highlights various destinations throughout Maine with information on driving directions, parking, launch information, and a detailed tour description of time, distance, and difficulty. The guide also includes notes on the flora and fauna you will see along the way. Suitable for both beginner and experienced paddlers alike, this book is ideal for all―including birdwatchers, anglers, and families with children. Quiet Water Maine showcases this rugged state's most serene and spectacular paddling trips in a comprehensive, user-friendly format that will be used for years to come. ALSO AVAILABLE AMC's Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast by Carey Michael Kish ISBN-13: 978-1-934028-92-6 AMC's Best Backpacking in New England, 2nd Edition by Matt Heid ISBN-13: 978-1-934028-90-2 Outdoors with Kids: Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont by Ethan Hipple and Yemaya St. Clair ISBN-13: 978-1-62842-003-6

Quiet Water Maine: AMC's Canoe and Kayak Guide to 157 of the Best Ponds, Lakes, and Easy Rivers (AMC Quiet Water Series)

HAYES, John

Wilson, Alex J.

Water Sports

See the best price to sell, buy or rent books by the AMC Books publisher. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by AMC Books