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Alaska Wildlife Viewing Guide by Michelle Sydeman, Annabell Lund, Annabel M. Lund
Book Description :
Alaska means wildlife! Huge brown bears. Magnificent caribou. Breaching humpback whales. And much more. The Alaska Wildlife Viewing Guide is your ticket to 68 of the best places to watch wildlife in the 49th state, from the rain forests of southeast Alaska to the coastal mountains to the fabled Interior to the northern tundra. The only statewide, comprehensive guide to watchable wildlife, the Alaska Wildlife Viewing Guide is perfect for Alaska residents out for the weekend or out-of-state visitors on the trip of a lifetime.
Arizona Wildlife Viewing Guide by John N. Carr, John M. Carr
Book Description :
From the starkly beautiful Sonoran Desert, through the scenic Mogollon Rim country, to lush mountain meadows, the Arizona Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to 90 premier wildlife viewing areas and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once you arrive. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site and its wildlife, photographs of Arizona's diverse wildlife and scenic natural areas.
British Columbia Wildlife Viewing Guides by Bill Wareham
Book Description :
From the alpine tundra of the north to the semi-deserts of the southern Okanagan, from the open Pacific to the Rocky Mountains, British Columbia has an international reputation as a rich and varied wildlife viewing area. Thousands of residents
and visitors from around the world travel through B. C. each year to explore, observe, study, photograph and enjoy its natural areas and abundant wildlife. This comprehensive guide to sixty-seven of British Columbia's finest wildlife viewing sites includes: Mammals, birds, marine life, fish, amphibians, reptiles, trees, shrubs, wildflowers, what to look for and where; seasonal indicators for fifty widely sought after species; tips on responsible wildlife viewing; tips on successful wildlife photography; information on the ecoprovinces and ecoregions of B. C.; full-color maps and photos; details on facilities and programs.
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California Wildlife Viewing Guide by Jeanne L. Clark
Book Description :
Wildlife is nearer than you think. The secret is knowing where and when to look. From wave-battered headlands and quiet estuaries to spectacular mountain peaks and sprawling desert plateaus, the California Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to 150 of the state's premier wildlife viewing locations and better your chances of seeing wildlife once you get there. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site, maps and access information, helpful viewing tips, and more than 90 color photos. --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title.
The Sierra Club Guide to the Natural Areas of California by John Perry, Jane Greverus Perry, Sierra Club
Synopsis:Now completely updated and expanded, this invaluable sourcebook makes little-known wilderness sites of California accessible to the outdoor enthusiast. It provides detailed information about more than 200 natural areas. Sites are listed alphabetically
within nine zones. Each entry includes location and directions, physical descriptions, wildlife, flora, recreation, and resources. Index. Bibliography. 10 maps.
Colorado Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchable Wildlife Series) by Mary Taylor Gray
Book Description :
From prairies of the eastern plains to the summit of the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to one hundred and ten of the state's premier wildlife viewing locations-and better your chances of seeing wildlife once you get there. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site, maps and access information, helpful viewing tips, and more than eighty color photos.
Synopsis:
Viewing sites all across this state at the heart of the Rockies allow you to spot elk, waterfowl, bears, eagles, and many more kinds of wildlife. Color photographs; maps.
The Sierra Club Guide to the Natural Areas of Florida by John Perry, Jane Greverus Perry
Synopsis:
Based on the authors' interviews with hundreds of federal, state, and local officials, here are 200 alphabetically arranged entries which identify Florida's quiet places, subtropical natural wonders, plants, animals, salt marshes, forests, beaches, islands, coral reefs, and more in a one-volume, comprehensive, and solidly researched guide. 5 maps.
Florida Wildlife Viewing Guide (The Watchable Wildlife) by Susan I. Cerulean, Ann J. Morrow
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From the dazzling beaches of Canaveral National Seashore to the subtropical sawgrass prairies of world-famous Everglades National Park, the Florida Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to 96 premier wildlife viewing areas and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once you get there. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site and its wildlife, maps, and access information, helpful viewing tips, and more than eighty color photographs featuring the incredibly diverse wildlife and natural areas of the Sunshine State.
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Idaho Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchable Wildlife Series) by Leslie Benjamin Carpenter, Hank Fischer, Carol Fischer
Book Description :
Where has all the wildlife gone? Nowhere. It's all around us-along every pathway, every roadway, even every freeway. You just need to know where to look, and this book shows you where. The Idaho Wildlife Viewing Guide contains 94 of the best wildlife viewing sites all across Idaho. Each site is clearly described with locator maps, driving directions, best times to view wildlife, and the type of animals found there. All sites are open to anyone who likes to watch wildlife in its natural habitat. To make wildlife viewing even more accessible and enjoyable, most of the sites in the Idaho Wildlife Viewing Guide are found along roads and highways.
Indiana Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchable Wildlife Series)/ by Phil T. Seng
Book Description :
From Lake Michigan to the Ohio River, the Indiana Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to eighty-nine of the state's premier wildlife viewing locations-and better your chances of seeing wildlife once you get there. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site, maps and access information, helpful viewing tips, and more than sixty color photos.
Iowa Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchable Wildlife Series) by Stephen J. Dinsmore (Editor), Laura S. Jackson, Bruce L. Ehresman
Book Description :
From prairie pothole wetlands to limestone cliffs along the mighty Mississippi River, through rolling pastoral lands to the prairie and bur oak of the Loess Hills, Iowa is a special place for wildlife. You can watch thousands of migrating snow geese, bald eagles by the hundreds, a dazzling variety of butterflies, and much more. The Iowa Wildlife Viewing Guide has all the information you'll need for a successful wildlife viewing trip-detailed descriptions of the state's best 77 viewing areas and the wildlife found there, maps and access information, viewing tips, and beautiful color photos of Iowa's watchable wildlife and scenic natural areas.
Kentucky Wildlife Viewing Guide (The Watchable Wildlife Series)by Caroline Lynn
Book Description :
From the timeless cypress swamps and bottomland hardwood forests of the west, through karst terrain and rolling bluegrass hills, to the clear-flowing streams and forests of the Appalachian Mountains, Kentucky is a special place for wildlife. The Kentucky Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to 66 premier wildlife viewing areas and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once you arrive. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site and its wildlife, maps and access information, helpful wildlife viewing tips, and striking photographs of the Bluegrass State's diverse wildlife.
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Massachusetts Wildlife Viewing Guide (The Watchable Wildlife Series) by William J. Davis
Book Description :
 You can see more than 600 species of wildlife in the diverse habitats of Massachusetts, from humpback whales, moose, and black bears to red-spotted newts, black-capped chickadees, and tiger swallowtail butterflies. The Massachusetts Wildlife Viewing Guide is your best source for information on where, when, and how to see wildlife across the Bay State. A perfect resource for hikers, campers, sightseers, birders, students, teachers-anyone who cherishes wildlife and treasures encounters with the natural world. Each of the 67 site descriptions tells you where to go, which species you're likely to see, the best times for viewing, and much more. Packed with stunning color photos and artwork, this is a guide you'll keep and use for years.
Michigan Wildlife Viewing Guide by Phil T. Seng
Book Description :
The Michigan Wildlife Viewing Guide is one book that will not gather dust on your bookshelf. With 121 sites identified, you can spend a lifetime exploring and learning about Michigan's wildlife resources. Find out where you can see waterfowl and hawk migrations, or learn where loons can be heard calling across the lakes of northern Michigan. This guide is the culmination of two years of review by a select group of state and federal resource managers, conservation organizations, and private businesses and individuals. It has been created as part of the effort to promote Watchable Wildlife on a nationwide basis. The goals of this program are to increase awareness and opportunities for citizens to see wildlife and increase their knowledge about the natural world around them.
Natural Wonders of Michigan : A Guide to Parks, Preserves and Wild Places by Tom Carney
The author , 02/19/97:
This is an award-winning book.
"Natural Wonders of Michigan..." won the 1996 Titus award for "Best Book" from the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association. The judge's critique mentioned how well the solid "where-to" and "what to do" info was blended with rich narrative and personal experiences. Tom Carney is the first multiple winner of the Titus Award. He also took the prize in 1994 for his collection of outdoor essays, "Sun-Drenched Days, Two-Blanket Nights."
My comments:
The author conveniently divides Michigan into 5 areas. There are about 45 places described each of which contains How to get there directions. The index is unique in that it is catalogued by type of place or activities.
Montana Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchable Wildlife Series) by Carol Fischer, Hank Fischer
Book Description :
From alpine meadows and glacial lakes to rugged badlands and shortgrass prairie, few states can match the spectacular diversity of wildlife found in Montana. Trumpeter swans, bighorn sheep, elk, and the largest grizzly bear population south of Canada are just a few of the Big Sky State's wildlife viewing attractions. The Montana Wildlife Viewing Guide has all the information you'll need for a memorable wildlife viewing trip-detailed descriptions of each site and its wildlife, maps and access information, viewing tips, and beautiful color photos of Montana's watchable wildlife and scenic natural areas.
Nebraska Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchable Wildlife Series) by Joseph Knue
Book Description :
Half a million migrating sandhill cranes. A prairie chicken performing its springtime mating dance. White-tailed deer, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope. Eastern and western bird species. This is wildlife watching in Nebraska, a place where plant and wildlife communities of different regions meet-from timbered river courses to hilly dune fields to pine forests to mixed grass prairies and short-grass plains. The Nebraska Wildlife Viewing Guide leads you to 68 of the best places to see wildlife in Nebraska. A perfect resource for hikers, campers, sightseers, birders, students, teachers-anyone who cherishes wildlife and treasures encounters with the natural world. Each of the site descriptions tells you what to expect, when to go, and how to get there. Packed with color photos from the photographers of award-winning NEBRASKAland Magazine.
Nevada Wildlife Viewing Guide (The Watchable Wildlife Series by Jeanne L. Clark
Book Description :
From Red Rock Canyon's breathtaking sandstone cliffs, to the bountiful wetlands of Ruby Lake, to the aspen groves and alpine lakes of scenic Lamoille Canyon, the Nevada Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to fifty-five premier wildlife viewing areas and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once you get there. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site, maps and access information, helpful viewing tips, and more than forty color photographs featuring Nevada's wildlife and scenic natural areas.
New Hampshire Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchable Wildlife Series) by Judith K. Silverberg
Book Description :
 You can see more than 450 species of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles in New Hampshire. From bears, moose, deer, and harbor seals to eagles, loons, and warblers to spring peepers and salamanders, the wildlife watching opportunities in the Granite State are as diverse as the habitat. The New Hampshire Wildlife Viewing Guide is your best source for where, when, and how to see wildlife all across the state. Each of the 73 site descriptions includes information on species present, optimal times for viewing, detailed directions, access and facilities, viewing tips, and much more. Packed with magnificent color photos and artwork, this is a resource you'll keep and use for years.
New Mexico Wildlife Viewing Guide (The Watchable Wildlife) by Jane S. MacCarter
Book Description :
From the rugged beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert to the windswept alpine heights of the Pecos Wilderness, the New Mexico Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to 76 premier wildlife viewing areas and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once you arrive. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site and its wildlife, maps and access information, helpful viewing tips, and more than 40 color photographs featuring the wildlife and natural areas of New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment.
North Carolina Wildlife Viewing Guide by Charles E. Roe
Book Description :
Wildlife is nearer than you think. The secret is knowing where to look. From Cape Hatteras to the Great Smokies, the North Carolina Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to ninety of the state's premier wildlife viewing locations-and better your chances of seeing wildlife once you get there. Each site was selected by a panel of wildlife experts from conservation organizations and government agencies. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site, maps and access information, helpful viewing tips, and more than fifty color photos.
North Dakota Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchable Wildlife Series) by Joseph Knue
Book Description :
From the rugged Badlands to the famed prairie pothole region, the North Dakota Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to eighty-one of the state's premier wildlife viewing locations-and better your chances of seeing wildlife once you get there. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site, maps and access information, helpful viewing tips, and more than fifty color photos.
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Ohio Wildlife Viewing Guide by John A. Ruthven (Illustrator), W. H. Chip Gross
Book Description :
 From the delicate olive hairstreak butterfly to the majestic white-tailed deer, Ohio is home to more than 1,000 species of wildlife. The Ohio Wildlife Viewing Guide is your best source for information on where, when, and how to see wildlife in the Buckeye State. A perfect resource for hikers, campers, sightseers, birders, students, teachers-anyone who cherishes wildlife and treasures encounters with the natural world. Each of the 80 site descriptions detailed directions, access information, viewing tips, and much more. Illustrated throughout with stunning color photographs by Ohio's best wildlife photographers.
Oregon Wildlife Viewing Guide (The Watchable Wildlife Series) by James A. Yuskavitch
Book Description :
From rocky coast and lush coniferous forest to the spectacular Cascade Mountains and eastern desert, the Oregon Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to 87 premier wildlife viewing areas and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once you arrive. Completely updated and revised, this new edition includes detailed descriptions of each viewing site and its wildlife, maps and access information, helpful wildlife viewing tips, and beautiful color photographs of Oregon's diverse wildlife and natural areas. This guide was created through the National Watchable Wildlife Program, a partnership initiative coordinated by Defenders of Wildlife.
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Tennessee Wildlife Viewing Guide (The Watchable Wildlife) by Paul Hamel, Laura Mitchell
Book Description :
From the wetland forests bounding the mighty Mississippi, to the prairie-like cedar glades of Middle Tennessee, to the misty spruce-fir forests of the Great Smoky Mountains, the Tennessee Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to eighty-one premier wildlife viewing areas and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once ;you get there. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site, maps and access information, helpful viewing tips, and more than forty color photographs featuring the wildlife and scenic natural areas of the Volunteer State.
Texas : Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchable Wildlife Series)by Gary L. Graham
Book Description :
Wildlife is nearer than you think. The secret is knowing where and when to look. From Palo Duro State Park and its abundance of western wildlife, to internationally-renowned Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge where dolphins and endangered whooping cranes thrill thousands of visitors each year, the Texas Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to 142 premier wildlife viewing locations and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once you get there. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site, maps and access information, helpful viewing tips, and ninety color photographs featuring the wildlife and scenic natural areas of this incredibly diverse state. This guide was created through the National Watchable Wildlife Program, a unique partnership initiative coordinated by Defenders of Wildlife.
Synopsis:
The Lone Star State boasts more species of vertebrates than any other state and is a birder's paradise. From endangered whooping cranes and tropical songbirds to bobcats and deer, this guide provides information on the optimum times and locations for seeing the best Texas has to offer. Color photographs; maps.
Utah : Wildlife Viewing Guide by Jim Cole
Book Description :
Where has all the wildlife gone? Nowhere. It's all around us-along every pathway, every roadway, even every freeway. You just need to know where to look, and this book shows you where. The Utah Wildlife Viewing Guide contains 92 of the best wildlife viewing sites all across Utah. Each site is clearly described with locator maps, driving directions, best times to view wildlife, and the type of animals found there. All sites are open to anyone who likes to see wildlife in its natural habitat. To make wildlife viewing even more accessible and enjoyable, most of the sites in the Utah Wildlife Viewing Guide are found along roads and highways.
Vermont Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchable Wildlife Series) by Cindy Kilgore Brown
Book Description :
From the boreal forest of the Northeast Kingdom, across the alpine tundra of Smuggler's Notch, to the lush wetlands of Lake Champlain and the Connecticut River, the Vermont Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to fifty premier wildlife viewing areas and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once you arrive. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site and its wildlife, maps and access information, helpful wildlife viewing tips, and beautiful color photographs of the Green Mountain State's diverse wildlife and natural areas.
Virginia Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchable Wildlife Series) by Mark Damian Duda
Book Description :
From the world-famous Chesapeake Bay to the Blue Ridge Mountains, bald eagles grace Virginia's skies, whales migrate along coastal waters, and over 30 species of warblers inhabit the Commonwealth's forests. The Virginia Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to 80 premier wildlife viewing areas and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once you arrive. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site and its wildlife, photographs of Virginia's diverse wildlife and scenic natural areas.
Washington Wildlife Viewing Guide by Joe LA Tourrette, Joe La Tourette
Book Description :
From the temperate rainforest of the Olympic Mountains to the scenic islands of eastern Washington, the Washington Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to ninety premier wildlife viewing areas and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once you get there. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site, maps and access information, helpful tips, and more than forty full-color photographs featuring the wildlife and scenic natural areas of this majestic state.
Wisconsin Wildlife Viewing Guide (Watchable Wildlife Series) by Mary K. Judd
Book Description :
From cool, boreal forests to the desert-like sand barrens, from windy Lake Michigan shorelines to the quiet backwaters of the might Mississippi River, the Wisconsin Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to seventy-six premier wildlife viewing areas and will better your chances of seeing wildlife once you arrive. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site and its wildlife, maps and access information, helpful wildlife viewing tips, and beautiful color photographs of the Badger State's diverse wildlife and natural areas.
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Regional Guides
Scenic Byways by Beverly Magley
Book Description :
Here is the only book that takes you along America's most beautiful roads-the scenic byways within our national forests. From Montana's soaring Beartooth Highway-called "the most beautiful highway in America" by Charles Kuralt-to Louisiana's lovely Longleaf Trail, the 50 scenic byways described in this book span more than 2,700 miles in 26 states. Each byway description features a detailed map and a wealth of information, including location, travel season, historic sites, geology, and all the outdoor recreation-camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking, and more-you can enjoy along the route. Whether you're planning your next vacation or simply deciding where to go this weekend, discover the best of America's great outdoors in National Forest Scenic Byways.
Scenic Byways II by Beverly Magley
Book Description :
Here is the only book that takes you along America's most beautiful roads-the scenic byways within our national forests. From Montana's soaring Beartooth Highway-called "the most beautiful highway in America" by Charles Kuralt-to Louisiana's lovely Longleaf Trail, the 50 scenic byways described in this book span more than 2,700 miles in 26 states. Each byway description features a detailed map and a wealth of information, including location, travel season, historic sites, geology, and all the outdoor recreation-camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking and more-you can enjoy along the route. Whether you're planning your next vacation or simply deciding where to go this weekend, discover the best of America's great outdoors in National Forest Scenic Byways.
Back Country Byways by Stewart M. Green
Book Description :
America's Back Country Byways, whether winding through narrow, wooded valleys, crossing high alpine passes, following places for Sunday drives or weekend adventures. The Bureau of Land Management has designated thirty-eight Back Country Byways which traverse 1,900 miles through eleven western states. Written by outdoor photographer and writer Stewart M. Green, Back Country Byways contains a wealth of information about each of the thirty-eight routes. Each description includes natural recreation, plus detailed maps and scenic photos. From Oregon's lush Coast Range to New Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert, Back Country Byways will lead travelers off the beaten track to where the vast beauty of the American West is truly revealed.
Guide to the National Wildlife Refuges by Laura Riley, William Riley
Nature and Ecology Editor's Recommended Book, 08/01/97:
For travelers interested in seeking out wild animals without having to enter the deep wilderness, there is no better resource than this. It will guide you to some 225 federal preserves across the United States, from Rhode Island's postage-stamp-sized Ninigret to Alaska's 19.5 million-acre Arctic reserves, both homes to a wide range of wildlife. Laura and William Riley, who helped found the Raptor Trust in the 1970s, have an easygoing style that balances their sometimes overwhelmingly exhaustive cataloging of the nation's wild creatures. Their useful book ought to make a lot of readers head for the nearest wildlife refuge--every state has at least one--and take a look for themselves.
The publisher, Macmillan General Reference :
The only sourcebook for the nation's wildlife refuges, a system that is now even larger than the National Park System.
Booknews, Inc. , 08/01/93:
This revised and expanded version of the Rileys' acclaimed 1979 guide reflects the many changes in the refuge system, with over 100 new refuges opened, others closed, and the land and wildlife composition of most dramatically evolved. With details of the flora and fauna of each refuge and helpful tips on trip planning and preparation, this comprehensive source describes refuges for travelers and naturalists alike. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Nature Photography Hotspots : Where to Find Them, When They're at Their Best, How to Approach Them by Tim Fitzharris
Adventuring in the Chesapeake Bay Area : The Sierra Club Travel Guide to the Tidewater Country of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., by John Bowen
Sierra Club Guide to the Natural Areas of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming by John Perry, Jane Perry
Synopsis:
The fifth volume in this series on natural areas of the United States covers over 200 natural areas and includes some of our most popular national parks as well as lesser-known wilderness areas. 14 maps.
The Sierra Club Guide to the Natural Areas of New England by John Perry, Jane Greverus Perry, Roger Rapoport, Nancy Madway
Synopsis:
The latest volume in this popular series covers 350 natural areas throughout New England, including state and national parks, forests and wildlife preserves, and lands in the public domain--a treasure trove offering visitors unique opportunities for enjoying nature. --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title.
Booknews, Inc. , 06/01/90:
The latest addition to the popular (and good) Sierra Club Natural Areas Guides series covers 350 natural areas throughout New England, including state and national parks, forests and wildlife preserves, and lands in the public domain. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title.
The Sierra Club Guide to the Natural Areas of New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada by John Perry, Jane Greverus Perry
The Sierra Club Guide to the Natural Areas of Oregon and Washington by John Perry, Jane Greverus Perry, Sierra Club
The Sierra Club Guide to the Natural Areas of Colorado and Utah (Sierra Club Totebook) by John Perry, Jane Greverus Perry
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International
Adventuring in Belize : The Sierra Club Travel Guide to the Islands, Waters, and Inland Parks of Central America's Tropical Paradise (Sierra Club Adv) by Eric Hoffman
Synopsis:
This is the most comprehensive guide available to the natural attractions and outdoor recreational opportunities in Belize--the only English-speaking country in Central America, and an increasingly popular destination for nature-oriented tourists. 10 photos; 12 maps.
 Adventuring in Central America : Guatemala Belize Honduras El Salvador Nicaragua Costa Rica Panama (Sierra Club Adventure Travel Guide) by David Rains Wallace
Midwest Book Review :
Enjoy a survey of one of the lushest wildlife areas of the world: an outdoor-oriented journey which covers private parks and reserves as well as lesser-known wildlife areas. Adventuring in Central America is an excellent review of the parks and their offerings: a title which profiles the best of Central American outdoors experiences.
Adventuring in Indonesia : Exploring the Natural Areas of the Pacific's Ring of Fire (Sierra Club Adventure Travel Guide) by Holly S. Smith
Synopsis:
The Indonesian archipelago consists of over 17,000 islands settled atop a spine of more than 400 volcanoes. In the latest addition to the Sierra Club Adventure Travel series, Holly Smith provides a wealth of savvy and sensitive advice on both outdoor and cultural opportunities in this enormously popular adventure destination.
Wild France : A Traveller's Guide (Sierra Club Natural Traveler) by Douglas Botting
My Comments:
Outdoor activities range from hiking to camping and bird watching in a guide that details activities in out-of-the-way locations in France. Like the other books in this series, it focuses on the outdoor splendor in 9 different regions. This guide's maps, activities keys to regions, and numerous small color photos sets it apart from any other guide.
Wild Ireland : A Traveller's Guide (Sierra Club Natural Traveler) by Brendan Lehane
Midwest Book Review :
Outdoor activities range from walking and fishing to camping and bird watching in a title which focuses on Ireland's natural wonders. A few titles have presented color photos of terrain and many feature travel advice for touring destinations; but few provide much of any information on Ireland's wilderness areas. This guide's maps, activities keys to regions, and numerous small
color photos sets it apart from any other guide.
 Wild Italy (Sierra Club Natural Traveler) by Tim Jepson
Travel Editor's Recommended Book, 01/16/97:
Most tours of Italy take in a Renaissance church or 10, visit piazzas and Michelangelo statues, then add lots of espresso, pasta and wine for a lovely, standard Italian holiday. But Italy has other, less well-known treasures. The countryside is stunningly gorgeous, with scads of glorious mountains, ancient forests, more than 1500 lakes, miles of sandy coastline and some of the best hiking in the world. And Jepson does a remarkable job of providing all the practical information you need to partake and enjoy.
Booknews, Inc. , 11/01/94:
This entry into the Sierra Club Natural Traveler Series highlights nature oriented sights in Italy that include scenic walks, climbing sites, canoeing sites, and bird-watching trips. While this series offer minimal details about where to stay and eat, it does provide good information about many often overlooked natural sites of the country. Text is nicely complemented with color
photographs. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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