 Day hikes & some overnight backpack trips in NM. Trips feature plants, animals, geology & Native American, Spanish & Mexican heritages. Driving directions, trail difficulty & length, tips on hiking safely. |
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 Includes: an identification field guide to local birds, animals, trees, wildflowers, insects, weather, etc. Explanations of natural history; detailed descriptions for seasonal access, travel directions, trail info of 50 best natural sites in the area.Essays addressing issues of conservation, endangered species, human habitation effects. |
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 Tongue-in-cheek wilderness manual for women who appreciate nature but prefer to maintain their coiffure while interacting with it. Lots of useful information-such as handy checklists for what to bring and wear-tucked between the humor. |
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 Originally written for trip leaders in the Princeton University Outdoor Program, this book guides the reader through every step of the backpacking process, with chapters on planning, equipment, cooking, hygiene, emergency procedures & much more. |
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 Part of a series for women by women. Author, an AT thru-hiker, gives a fresh perspective & up-to-date presentation of techniques & equipment. Written in a unique perspective, this book will give readers the confidence to try a new sport. |
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 A complete guide for families, singles, and anyone who wants to enjoy the latest advances in outdoor gear. Packed with info on tents, sleeping gear, clothing, footwear, & camp kitchens, the book also has detailed info on state parks, private campgrounds, luxury camping resorts, bicycle & backpack camping, kayak camping, RV camping, and more. |
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 Superb, but little-known, hiking opportunities in the remote desert environment of western TX & eastern New Mexico: 150 miles of trail, including the newly developed trail system in Carlsbad Caverns & the more established network in the Guadalupe Mountains. |
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 70 hikes throughout the state, from popular ones like the La Luz Trail to obscure ones like Cooks Peak; White Sands Nat'l Monument, Carlsbad Caverns NP, lots of photos and maps. |
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 Infomation on 36 remotely located archaeological sites in Arizona, Utah & New Mexico. Tells which hiking trails, dirt roads & maps are needed to find each site, plus a little about the Native Americans who made them. |
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 Complied by Backpacking Light magazine, this book (November 2005) offers the latest info on lightweight backpacking and camping. Learn about gear and techniques that will allow you to drop your pack weight to less than 30, 20, or even 10 pounds without sacrificing comfort or safety. You'll be able to hike farther, faster, longer, and easier, with less physical stress, fewer injuries, more safety and security, and far more satisfaction. |
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This guide to the lesser-known federal recreation sites in the Southwest provides overall descriptions of each destination, with an emphasis on camping and day hiking. Also has helpful maps and lots of photos. Covers Colorado, Utah, Arizona & New Mexico. |
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 Comprehensive guide to the best places to pitch a tent or park an RV while touring New Mexico. Each site is rated by its scenery & privacy, with text describing nearby recreational opportunities. Covers 175 campgrounds, has 216 great color photos. |
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 petroglyphs, pictographs, and ruins in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Maps, color photos, detailed driving instructions, Four Corners area. |
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 52 great hikes within one hour of Santa Fe-Taos. Includes dayhikes and multi-day backpack trips. |
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 Combines a sightseeing guide and a camp directory to 100 destinations, including Bryce Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, the Grand Canyon, and Mesa Verde. Maps & descriptions of tourist attractions and listings for more than 500 campgrounds. |
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 From Backpacker magazine: the lowdown on family car camping & tent camping, in an easy-to-use guide for families and first-time campers. Tells how to do it, what to buy, best places to go, and what to do when you get there. The book's visual, user-friendly design provides quick-access information and gives great tips on keeping kids happy, healthy, and motivated during the trip, and how to engage them in the natural world. |
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 A one-of-a-kind field guide to matching species with their feces. Featuring 50 animals and their droppings. Includes 25 full-color photos of poop, 50 silhouette- style illustrations, 50 maps, and 25 scale drawings. Starting with the smallest (plankton poo) and working up to the largest (whale), each entry examines both the scat and its source and provides a wide range of facts, figures, and feature boxes-- some surprising, some enlightening, others downright disgusting. |
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