Hiking Adventures

Ready to push your limits and live on the edge? Adventure Travel: Thrilling Destinations for the Adrenaline Junkie takes you straight into the heart-pounding world of extreme sports and epic journeys. From skydiving over the Swiss Alps to surfing monster waves in Bali, this audiobook is your all-access pass to the world’s most thrilling adventure spots.

Trailblaze: Your Ultimate Guide to Hiking Adventures and Hidden Paths is your all-in-one companion to the wild. Whether you're stepping onto a trail for the first time or gearing up for your next epic thru-hike, this guide has everything you need to hike smarter, deeper, and with more purpose. Packed with practical tips, inspiring insights, and real-world wisdom, Trailblaze goes beyond gear lists and trail maps.

Back again with even more "mostly true" tales from the trail, Lawton Grinter's new book I Hike Again is sure to find a place in every adventurer's library! I Hike Again imparts hard-earned wisdom from trails both in the United States (Arizona Trail, Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Grand Enchantment Trail, Wind River High Route) and abroad (Spain's GR11 and New Zealand's Te Araroa).

Randall Lee Smith is an American murderer who was active along the Appalachian Trail in Southwestern Virginia. On May 19, 1981, Smith murdered two 27-year-old social workers from Maine, Robert Mountford Jr. and Laura Susan Ramsay. Their murders were the first double homicide to occur in the Appalachian Trail.

I'm not in the habit of personally recreating the films of Martin Sheen, but a chance viewing of "The Way" changed all that. Somewhat strangely, the touching tale of a father who treks across Spain in tribute to a son who has passed away on a pilgrimage lit a spark in me that just would not go out. That spark, a desire to follow in his footsteps on the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela, burned ever brighter in my mind until I set aside the last few weeks of my 40s to start my own Camino de Santiago. Of course, I soon discovered that the Hollywood version of The Way of St James was a...

Four of Clubs is an adventure novel and murder mystery set in the Sierra Nevada of California in the 1970s, ‘80s and the present day. It’s a tale of lifelong friendship, coming of age, and falling in—then out—of love. There is one woman, Serena Swallow, and three men, Pete, Don and Ed. She’s rootless. They’re blood brothers, best buds since boyhood. Pete and Don are fraternal twins, rejected by their parents and brought up in separate households. At Coyote Canyon, a fashionable ski resort in the High Sierra, theirs is not a love triangle. It’s a club of four. Members belong ...

The average American travels internationally or nationally twenty-four days every year. Americans travel overseas almost 100 million times each year. 55% of travelers travel to increase their knowledge and experience. 51% because they want to escape from normal life and recharge mentally. 43% to find themselves. 40% to avoid stress and relax. And 23% because they want to meet new people. 59% of solo travelers stated that the reason they went alone was to see the world without waiting for others. I almost always travel alone. But what do you do when you’re on the other side of the world ...

Set off on a unique family journey to New Zealand, a captivating travel narrative that chronicles a family's self-planned exploration of one of the world's most breathtaking destinations. From the undulating hills of the North Island to the grandeur of the South Island's mountains and serene sounds, this book provides a vibrant portrayal of New Zealand's diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The book takes you through meticulously planned excursions, including stays at charming Airbnbs, scenic road trips, and thrilling activities such as hiking, kayaking, and bungee jumping. ...

Brit Pheiffer has trained to backpack the Teton Range, but she isn’t prepared when her ex-boyfriend, who still haunts her every thought, wants to join her. Before Britt can explore her feelings for Calvin, an unexpected blizzard forces her to seek shelter in a remote cabin, accepting the hospitality of its two very handsome occupants - but these men are fugitives, and they take her hostage.

In 1961, an adventurous law student gets a passport and picks up where Jack Kerouac left off, undertaking an unparalleled trip, pre-drug cartel, hitchhiking solo from Wisconsin through middle America to Texas, then thousands of miles down the Pan-American Highway through Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama to the Panama Canal – likely the first time, and maybe the only time, such a journey has been done, particularly alone.

Your favorite surrogate travelers, Jim and Rita, are tackling their biggest challenge yet - hiking the 26-mile Inca Trail to that wonder of the ancient world, Machu Picchu. As both are in their 60s, they are never quite sure if they will succeed. Follow along in "real time" in this day-by-day account of their experiences on this famous trail and destination. If you've ever considered the hike yourself or just wonder what it would be like for "regular people", not professional hikers, you will enjoy this story.

“So much for getting away from it all,” he muttered. Her eyes widened as she followed his pointing finger. Bronco Slade and Abby Malone loved to hike—get away from people and trek alone in the rugged mountains of East Tennessee. The duo were private investigators and lived for the days they could get onto the challenging trails. This day was just that, with the receding death of winter and emerging life of spring. Life and death—nature’s ongoing cycle. But nature was interrupted with a different type of death. The man lay at the bottom of a dangerous drop-off at the edge of the ...

This collection of travel stories has been gathered over twenty years of travel and writing. They cover many places and themes, but all circle around the idea of being a stranger in a strange land. As a sample, the stories involve playing street basketball in New York, going underground in Berlin, pushing a boat in Indonesia, chasing ghosts in Vienna, and going back in time on Lanzarote.

Fans of suspenseful action will enjoy this two book set that takes place in the Red River Gorge of eastern Kentucky. THE RED RIVER GORGE KILLER: A ROMANTIC SUSPENSE THRILLER There were only two things that Lori enjoyed in life, her friends and exploring the geology and history of wilderness areas. She had been eagerly anticipating her hike in the Red River Gorge and was looking forward to the tranquility of the trail. She was unaware that a psychopath had other plans. Lori was left for dead on the trail and awakened in the hospital with serous injuries and no memory. Who was she and what ...

This highly entertaining travelogue from a bestselling author follows the adventures of a couple on their 102-mile hike along Britain’s famous Cotswold Way. Wendy and David, escaping the routine of home life, embark on a journey of wonder and discovery. It is one filled with romance, exquisite beauty, hilarious mishaps, and far more adventure than they had bargained for. Join them in the magic and fulfillment of this delightful journey from Chipping Campden in the north to the stunning city of Bath in the south. Wander through wildflower fields of kaleidoscopic colour, enter entranced ...

“也许，我这辈子就算做成了这一件事也好。”正是他的执着和坚持铸就了不平凡的人生。他用十年走遍神州、史上首次徒步穿越罗布泊！……「也許，我這輩子就算做成了這一件事也好。」正是他的執著和堅持鑄就了不平凡的人生。他用十年走遍神州、史上首次徒步穿越羅布泊！

🌲 68 United States National Parks You Must See! A Bucket List Travel Guide for Nature Lovers, RVers & Adventure Seekers Have you ever dreamed of standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon? Wandering through the ancient forests of the Olympic? Or watching the sunrise over a steaming geyser in Yellowstone? The United States is home to over 85 million acres of protected, awe-inspiring natural beauty—and this ultimate guide will help you explore the best of it. Whether planning your first trip or checking off your national park bucket list one adventure at a time, this book was written for ...

From the author of Darwin's Race and Blood Canyon comes a harrowing story of courage and survival. The Sorrows is the longest slot canyon on earth. Over 150 miles of a twisted, narrow crack in the middle of the remote southwest desert. Adam Fowler and son Dylan have come to this canyon for a ten-day backpacking trek, a dash of adventure, some quality father-son time. But the skies above The Sorrows are darkening and rain has started to fall. And Adam and Dylan are about to face the most ferocious flash flood in the region's history. Trapped with no way out and forced to battle Mother ...

Ex-Army Ranger Zan Master had given up finding the right woman for him until she runs into him, literally, in the middle of a storm. Now he just has to keep her alive. Marley Reynold’s flight to stop the company she works for from releasing a drug that would kill thousands of soldiers, lands her in the arms of a man she has no idea how to handle. Can she help him keep them alive long enough to blow the whistle and discover true love?

Experience the Camino as You've Never Seen It Before! A journey that transcends the seasons and uncovers the hidden wonders of the Camino de Invierno, one of the lesser known routes of the famed Camino de Santiago. Discover the secrets of this winter pilgrimage that can push you to the limits, as well as practical and essential information. Scroll down to read the book now. In the book you will also find details on: A selection of ideal stages to suit your fitness and available time Honest distances between villages and towns Accommodation details including what is open year round What to ...