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The Path is the journey of a lifetime to self-discovery.
It is the story of a group of international travellers who walk the Camino de Santiago, the ancient eight-hundred-kilometre pilgrimage from the Pyrenees to the remains of the apostle Saint James in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostella in Northern Spain.
The group are of all ages, all professions, all religious denominations (and none.) They include a sex-obsessed British ex-army captain,...
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Steps Out of Time won a silver medal in the 2014 Independent Publishers Book Competition and an Honorable Mention in the 2014 Writer's Digest self-published award program. Amazon reviews show that this book resonates deeply among readers, hikers and armchair travelers alike. "While the narratives of other pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela are available in an array of languages, Soper stands out as a unique and rewarding guide.... for the quality...
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Day Hikes Around Ventura County now includes 116-day hikes in this scenic coastal county just north of Los Angeles. These hikes range from the Pacific Coast to the mountainous interior and national forests. Highlights include coastal estuaries and tide pools, long beaches backed by bluffs, waterfalls, swimming holes, forested canyons, secluded creek paths, caves, ridge walks, historic sights, filming locations, and rugged outcroppings...from relaxing,...
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Having met while travelling in Australia, both women were looking for an unique way of seeing New Zealand and figured that while they were walking the entire length of the country, they should invest their time into giving back to the world. They opted to raise money for Indigo Foundation (Australia-based) and their Solomon Island project. A total of $3000AUD was raised which is enough to run the entire project for 6 months. The entire 171 day adventure...
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This ebook has a fixed layout and is best viewed on a widescreen, full-colour tablet.
Sydney boasts some of the most breathtaking walks in the vicinity of the city, but not all are dog-friendly. Rather than leaving your four-legged friend at home when seeking a nature adventure, Dog Trip Sydney offers 52 getaways that both dogs and their people can enjoy, all within a 120 km radius of Sydney's CBD.
Escape the urban chaos with sandy escapades at...
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This book is designed to encourage you to take to the road either walking or cycling in Ireland, France, Germany and Alsace or follow part of the EuroVelo 6 route to Konstanz. It answers the simple question - how do I go about it? Each journey is outlined in detail with comments on what to see, where to stop, where to eat and where to stay. A separate section details sample journeys along the Camino Francés to Santiago de Compostela with an emphasis...
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One hikers day by day account of personal challenges, victories, and defeats during a 2019 thru hike of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail. An attempt to capture what I felt like day in and day out and the things that I experienced along the way. I also detailed some of the mistakes that I made on trail, so that readers might be inclined to avoid these blunders and have a safer and easier hike. There is also a basic gear list in the back of the book...
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'The Gustav Holst Way' is the first guidebook to describe the 35-mile rambling route across the Cotswolds to celebrate the life and work of the composer Gustav Holst.
Published exactly 100 years after Holst began work on The Planets, the route visits many of the places that were important to the young Holst as his musical career took wing. Among the highlights are the house in Cheltenham where he was born (now the Holst Birthplace Museum) and several...
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Yosemite is one of the world's most popular national parks. Visitors go there to see Yosemite Valley, Half dome, the stunning waterfalls, giant sequoia groves, and the pristine alpine meadows. These 80-day hikes include all of the park's well-known attractions, plus many other hiking options to out-of-the-way destinations and unique vistas. Spectacular scenery and hikes for every level of experience.
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Entertaining birding anecdotes from travels round the world.
In these entertaining birding anecdotes, Bo Beolens traverses many of the planet's wild places looking at birds, all told with the author's well-known flair. Each chapter is accompanied by a humorous drawing by cartoonist and illustrator Des Campbell, and the prelude is by celebrity naturalist and broadcaster Mike Dilger.
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Outdoorswoman Leigh McAdam has been to 54 countries on every continent except Antarctica. Her popular outdoor blog hikebiketravel.com, which attracts a large following of kindred spirits, vicarious travelers and, increasingly, admirers of her fine photographic skills, receives 36,500 page views per month. Now in Discover Canada 100 adventures selected from the author's vast experience of year-round, outdoor experiences are presented with detailed...
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The Santa Barbara landscape is a picturesque mix of sandy coastline and forested mountains. The temperate climate and gentle ocean breezes have distinguished this area as the "jewel of the American Riviera." This comprehensive guide clearly describes the attractions and routes to all of the area's best day hikes. A wide range of hikes accommodates all levels of experience, from coastal beach walks to steep canyon climbs with stunning panoramas.
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Imagine a place where you can walk among the remnants of an ancient ice age lake and past tens of thousands of rare and endangered birds gathered on their annual migration, all as you hear the howls of wolves and calls of loons in the distance. The place is real: It's the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area in northwest Wisconsin.Now comes the only complete guide to this wildlife area's great day hiking trails: "Hittin' the Trail: Day Hiking Crex Meadows Wildlife...
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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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From Scarborough to Newcastle, North East Nooks and Crannies picks out the unexpected treasures tucked away or often overlooked in the historic towns and villages of the region.It provides locations and details of forgotten or half seen attractions in an easy to use guide and is ideal to refer to when out and about. Whilst intentionally avoiding the usual tourist haunts, it concentrates instead on the more obscure items, all of which are free to see.All...
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California's Sonoma County is, known for its wineries and a magnificent natural landscape-a picturesque mix of rugged coastline, steep cliffs, forested hillsides, and verdant agricultural valleys. A collection of 125 of the county's best day hikes are combined into this guide, providing access to 60 miles of coastline and thousands of acres of greenspace. All hiking levels are included, with a focus on mid-range hikes.
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The Shikoku pilgrimage is a fascinating walk: eighty-eight Buddhist temples to visit, following a circuit of over one thousand, two hundred kilometres; forty-five days of walking; with more than one thousand, two hundred years of history behind it. They call it O-henro-san."While walking across the Japanese island of Shikoku over a two month period, I became quite convinced by one thing: I had found the one place where my spirit felt at home. From...
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Bozeman, Montana is a mountain community steeped in history and surrounded by stunning landscape. The city lies between the Gallatin and Yellowstone River valleys amidst several mountain ranges. The fantastic scenery combined with national forests, wilderness areas, and an outdoor-oriented community make the hiking in this area superb.
Day Hikes Around Bozeman, Montana has won awards from both the Northwest Outdoor Writers Association and the Rocky...
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MissAdventure is the journal of two woman that decided one Thanksgiving after too much wine that they needed to hike the Grand Canyon before life passes them by. Two very different woman but connected by blood. An Aunt and her niece. The niece is in her early 30's and enjoys backcountry living. The Aunt has never camped and will not, but wants to experience the Grand Canyon. A compromise is reached. The book takes you from the initial reservations...
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This ebook has a fixed layout and is best viewed on a widescreen, full-colour tablet.
With a trip for every week of the year, Day Trip Sydney takes you to mountains, waterfalls, swimming holes, forests, coastlines, urban parks, Aboriginal cultural sites, historic architecture, hidden spots and more. Each adventure includes directions by car or public transport, a map showing walking routes and facilities, and a guide to trip highlights. There are...
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