Nature Travel

In this, the 7th volume in the "Visit the Zoo" series, we once again experience the marvelous and fascinating world of the modern zoo. With close-up and personal photography and compact description we learn about a completely different group of animals in the zoo. We learn about their lives and amazing facts about their capabilities. Time to pay another visit to the ZOO.

From stunning views atop the Great Smoky Mountains to the depths of the largest known cave system in the world, the national parks of the Southern states have something for everyone. From swamp lands in South Carolina to the tallest mountain peak east of the Mississippi in North Carolina, the Southern US offers some wonderful national treasures with something for everyone.

Though it remains by far the world's most famous mountain, in recent years, Everest's reputation has changed radically, with long queues of climbers on the Lhotse Face, lurid tales of frozen corpses and piles of high altitude trash. It wasn't always like this though. Once Everest was remote and inaccessible, a mysterious place, where only the bravest and most heroic dared to tread. The first attempt on Everest in 1922 by George Leigh Mallory and a British team is an extraordinary story full of controversy, drama and incident, populated by a set of larger-than-life characters.

"Life's transitions are sometimes icy, often scary. The more we think about them, the more difficult they seem," writes David Lee Drotar in this collection of penetrating essays.Steep Passages skillfully draws parallels between the natural world and the people who are finding their way through it. Whether describing the unusual reproductive mechanisms of lizards in the Galapagos Islands or chronicling his September 11 experiences on the Rideau canal in Canada, Drotar's engaging stories yield surprise and meaning around every bend in the trail.At a time when we're all less sure about where ...

A pair of hiking boots, a dog leash, and a severance check- Is this his path to enlightenment and self-discovery? Tom's sense of identity is spinning like a windmill in a cyclone. He’s been sacked from his job as a therapist. This prompts an epic soul-searching expedition with his faithful four-legged furball companion. What starts as a camping trip for contemplation takes a drastic turn, leaving him hopelessly lost in the wilds of New Jersey's Pine Barrens. Tom’s quest for self-enlightenment is becoming risky. Amid the creatures and chaos of the untamed wilderness, there's one constant...

Do you dream of the freedom of the open road? Do you wonder what it would be like to live as a nomad in an RV, but aren’t sure how to start? Do you wonder if you’ll be bored, cramped, or not able to afford it? In my book, Trial RV Life for Beginners: How to Start the Nomad Lifestyle, you will learn all about how to get started in the RV lifestyle. Whether you are considering going full-time or if you’re just going to spend endless summers on the road, I will teach you how to get started.

Following numerous courses in scuba diving, Gary Knapp embarked on a 12-year filming adventure inspired by his promise to God to share with mankind the majestic life he created both under and above the world’s oceans. Through his vivid accounts, Gary takes you on an incredible journey beneath the depths of the seas, to exotic islands, and other countries by the oceans as he travels with marine biologists on trips around the globe.

Like many eight-year-old boys, Jack’s favorite thing in the world is dinosaurs. One day, he comes across an unusual object, which turns out to be a time machine! Jack and his Grandma embark on an exciting journey back in time, in search of different species of dinosaur. But their trip is not without its dangers: It will take the combined skills and knowledge of this multi-generational pair to escape a scary encounter and make it safely home.

Told with Thoreauian poeticism and appreciation to detail, Morgan Bulkeley Sr. guides the listener through the wonders of one of the World's most beautiful natural landscapes: that of the Berkshires of Massachusetts.

Seit sie als Kind "Shrek" gesehen hat, träumt Lotta Lubkoll von einem Esel, mit dem sie auf Wanderschaft gehen kann. Als ihr Vater an Krebs erkrankt und kurz darauf stirbt, wird ihr klar, dass man solche Träume nicht aufschieben sollte. Nach Monaten der Vorbereitung wandert sie also von München aus immer Richtung Süden - gemeinsam mit ihrem Esel Jonny. 80 Tage, 600 Kilometer durch die Alpen und viele Abenteuer später erreichen die beiden die Adriaküste.

Why is Georgia one of the best places to see the fall migration of hawks and eagles? Where can I see sandhill cranes in Georgia? What is the state bird of Georgia? If you find yourself asking any of these questions, then this book is for you... This book will help you learn which habitats you should visit to find the species you are most interested in, such as warblers, thrushes, sparrows, and raptors. There are also helpful hints for making some of the more challenging bird identifications. So grab YOUR copy today. You'll be glad you did.

Die Sehnsucht nach Wildnis zog Kathrin Heckmann alias Fräulein Draußen jahrelang raus in die Welt. Aber muss man wirklich weit reisen, um die Wildnis zu spüren? Um das herauszufinden, tauscht Kathrin ferne Reiseziele gegen heimische Gefilde. Denn wo könnte man der Essenz von Wildnis besser auf die Spur kommen als dort, wo sie objektiv betrachtet am schwersten zu finden ist? Zu Fuß, per Rad und Boot erkundet sie die unterschiedlichsten Landschaften Deutschlands.

Der Komplettguide für alle wahren Abenteurer da draußen! Entdecken Sie den wahren Abenteurer in sich! Werden Sie eins mit der Natur - ganz ohne Ablenkungen der modernen Welt. Nur Sie, Ihr Werkzeug und die unberührte Landschaft. Wachsen Sie an die Herausforderungen der Wildnis und lernen Sie, sich selbst wieder zu spüren. Auf genau diese Art von Erlebnissen bereitet Sie der Ratgeber "SURVIVAL" vor.

Discover Pacific Grove in a delightful new way—on foot! In these minutes, we'll explore walks, hikes, and rambles taking you along the shoreline bluffs overlooking Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean and into our wild and woodsy urban forests. Not just another trail guide, Pacific Grove at Your Feet is teeming with local legend and lore presented in a breezy, friendly style. Ride the Ghost Rails, stroll with Steinbeck, meet the Mambo whales, and feel the damp sand between your toes on a special low-tide walk.

Ka, the time-travelling cat, has vanished again, leaving a clue, a Roman word on Topher’s computer - ‘Ca;;LLevA’. At first, Topher isn’t worried. Surely she’s safe among the cat-loving Romans? But when he follows her to Roman Britain, they’re both soon embroiled in conflict. As oppressed Britons fight the Romans, Topher faces a desperate choice - should he help his British brother or his Roman friend?Another thrilling adventure for older children about Ka and Topher, from bestselling author Julia Jarman.

Texas, Road Trip to LBJ Wildflower Center and LBJ National Historical Park are two definite road stops to make when you are in Austin or the Texas Hill Country. The LBJ Wildflower Center will fill your senses with the beauty of an endless palate of colors and the rich sweet smell of flowers stretching in every direction. A visit to the LBJ National Historical Park will transport you back to a turbulent time in American history in an environment of peace and calm. This book will walk you through both locations with stunning photography and precise description.

When 12-year-old Georgie makes friends with an eccentric retired scientist, she becomes the test subject for a thrilling new experiment: a virtual reality, 3-D version of the future. Then a deadly virus threatens to wipe out every dog in the country, and Georgie’s beloved dog, Mr Mash, gets sick. Which is bad - but worse is still to come. As the world is thrown into chaos, Georgie embarks on a desperate quest: to save every dog on earth and all of humanity....

Is your budget getting crunched these days? Do you want to fill the freezer with the food doctors recommend the most? Then get busy fishing...and more importantly, CATCHING, as Cap'n Larry Jarboe says. Larry will show you all of his time-tested tricks for deluding fish enough to jump right on your hook and in some cases, just jump out of the water and into your boat.

Little is known about the origin of 'The Sweet Zombie Horse'. What we do know is that she is a magical being that moves effortlessly between universes and dimensions. When asked where she comes from, she will simply say 'Neigh and Neigh' maybe she doesn't know the answer to this question herself or perhaps she thinks the question itself is meaningless. Her playful nature and sense of humor are the stuff of legends. This makes her the perfect traveling companion for adventurous children, Remember when it comes to The Sweet Zombie Horse the tail' never ends.

Journey back to a time to the Muskoka of small family cottages through the stories of what it was like to spend your vacations at a family cottage on Mary Lake near Huntsville and other places in the Muskoka.