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When you set out on your next outdoor adventure, you'll want to make sure to bring along one of our outdoor field guides. Whether you're looking for bird field guides, fish field guides, flower field guides, geology field guides or even our very own sasquatch field guides, we've got you covered.

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Beachcombers Guide to the Northwest
Beachcombers Guide to the Northwest - Book
WPP001
A rich guide to glass balls and other littoral treasures written for anyone who has occasion to visit the beach. Includes photos, charts and illustrations, detailed analysis of beachcombing gear, timing, sites and safety.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 X 9
Author: Walt Pich
ISBN: 965710807
$1995
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Medicinal Plants - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP056
Medicinal Plants is a unique guide that describes traditional wilderness remedies using familiar widespread plants. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 80 familiar species of medicinally important, widespread trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551905
$895
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Trees of the NorthwestTrees of the Northwest
Trees of the Northwest - Book
CPC005
Trees are all around us, yet we often take them for granted. Some live more than 1,500 years, others produce spectacular color displays in the autumn, many have medicinal properties, at least one tree releases its seeds in fire. This concise, attractive guide features 49 amazing species along with more than 190 crisp full-color photos. Images show entire trees and also details of flowers, cones, fruit and bark. Species information includes detailed descriptions and specific notes on habitat, range, unique characteristics, along with a range map and key identification features. This new guide makes identification of trees and tall shrubs...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: J. Duane Sept
ISBN: 9780973981940
$1495
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Saltwater Fishes of Southern California : A Guide to Inshore and Offshore Species - Folding Pocket Guide
QRP019
Saltwater Fishes of Southern California is an easy-to-use 12-panel identification guide to 63 common and notable nearshore and offshore saltwater fishes that inhabit the diverse southern coast of California from Santa Barbara/Point Conception to San Diego. The highly detailed and scientifically accurate full-color illustrations are accompanied by concise text that highlights common and scientific names, maximum length, key features, and habitat typical of the species. This handy guide is durable, light weight, weather proof and easily fits into a pocket, glove compartment, backpack, tackle box, or boat console. Anglers, naturalists,...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 3.9 x 9 inches
Author: Val Kells
ISBN: 9781943334513
$895
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Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest, Revised Edition - Book
WPC171
In  Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest , Steve Trudell describes and illustrates 493 species of the most conspicuous, distinctive, and ecologically important mushrooms found in Oregon, Washington, southern British Columbia, Idaho, and western Montana. With helpful identification keys and photographs and a clear, color-coded layout,  Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest  is ideal for hikers, foragers, and natural history buffs and is the perfect tool for loving where you live.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6.5 x 8.5
Author: Steve Trudell
ISBN: 9781643260860
$2999
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The Pocket First-Aid Field Guide: Treatment and Prevention of Outdoor Emergencies
The Pocket First-Aid Field Guide: Treatment and Prevention of Outdoor Emergencies - Book
SKY133
Practical advice for the on-the-go outdoorsman, this field-friendly guide is essential for anyone interested in first-aid preparation and care. Here is advice useful on a hike or for any fishing trip, including step-by-step instructions on dealing with fractures, suturing wounds, treating eyes and ears, managing allergic reactions, and more. With common sense advice, and in a handy, portable package, this is one little book that no one should be without in a campsite or in their forest hideaway.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4.5 x 6.5
Author: George E. Dvorchak
ISBN: 9781616081157
$995
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Rocks & Minerals of Washington and Oregon
Rocks & Minerals of Washington and Oregon - Book
AVK019
A field guide to rocks and minerals of Washington and Oregon, featuring photos and details needed for identifying and collecting.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4.2 x 6
Author: Dan R. Lynch & Bob Lynch
ISBN: 9781591932932
$1495
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The California Naturalist Handbook, 2Nd Edition - Book - Paracay
The California Naturalist Handbook, Second Edition - Book
IPS382
The go-to guide to California’s natural history, now updated with fresh insights on stewardship for a changing climate and diverse naturalist perspectives. The California Naturalist Handbook  offers a fun, science-based introduction to California’s natural history, emphasizing observation, discovery, communication, and stewardship. This accessible guidebook explores geology, native plants and animals, freshwater resources, forest and rangeland resources, conservation biology, and the effects of pressing environmental issues. Aspiring naturalists will learn how to keep a nature journal, practice participatory science, and improve...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Greg de Nevers
ISBN: 9780520412712
$3495
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California Seashore Life: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Animals & Plants 2nd ed. - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP196
From the playful sea otter to the gargantuan elephant seals, the California coastline encompasses a variety of diverse habitats that are home to thousands of species of plants and animals. This updated, beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of birds, marine mammals, nearshore fishes, seashore creatures, seashells and plants ― now all laid out on waterproof paper for those trips to the seashore. An area map is included for quick reference making it the ideal guide for field use for visitors and state residents alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781620055113
$795
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Arrowheads and Stone Artifacts, Third Edition: A Practical Guide for the Amateur Archaeologist - Book
PER209
This practical, down-to-earth guide for surface collectors of arrowheads and stone artifacts is designed especially for amateur archaeologists and people interested in learning how to study and collect artifacts safely and responsibly. The author reveals invaluable tips on: where to look for artifacts; how to identify artifacts; where surface collecting is permissible; starting and caring for your own collection. With more than fifty new photographs and illustrations of common and rare artifacts, this book is the perfect addition to libraries of amateur archaeologists thirsty for knowledge about preserving and interpreting the remains of...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: C.G. Yeager
ISBN: 9780871083319
$2499
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The Hidden Lives of Owls: The Science and Spirit of Nature's Most Elusive Birds - Book
PGN234
In this  New York Times  bestseller that will appeal to readers of  H is for Hawk , a naturalist probes the forest to comprehend the secret lives of owls. Join Leigh Calvez on adventures into the world of owls: owl-watching, avian science, and the deep forest—often in the dead of night. These birds are a bit mysterious, and that’s part of what makes them so fascinating. Calvez makes the science entertaining and accessible while exploring the questions about the human-animal connection, owl obsession, habitat, owl calls, social behavior, and mythology.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 7.5
Author: Leigh Calvez
ISBN: 9781632170255
$2195
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Northwest Trees: Identifying and Understanding the Region's Native Trees - Book
MOU115
Perennial favorite in a new, convenient field-guide size Concise natural history facts about more than 60 native species No other guide duplicates Arno and Hammerly’s blend of expertise and visual artistry. Covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and north into Canada, they identify and illustrate more than 60 species of indigenous Northwestern trees by characteristic shape, size, needles or leaves, and cones or seeds. This essential guide: Provides an easy-to-use illustrated identification key based on the most reliable and non-technical features of each species Features the ecology and human history associated with...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Stephen Arno
ISBN: 9781680513295
$2195
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Pacific Coast Tree Finder - Book - Paracay
Pacific Coast Tree Finder: A Pocket Manual for Identifying Pacific Coast Trees - Book
AVK154
Identify native trees of the Pacific Coast—from southwestern Canada to northwestern Mexico—with this pocket-size guide. You can appreciate and enjoy beautiful native trees, plus some widely planted non-native trees, of the Pacific Coast! If you’re curious about the trees that you see, then the  Pacific Coast Tree Finder  by Tom Watts is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use booklet, you can identify trees in the coastal regions of western North America. The book provides a dichotomous key to identifying trees. Simply answer a series of simple questions about the location, appearance, branches, needles/leaves, and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.9 x 4
Author: Tom Watts
ISBN: 9780912550473
$795
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Christopher Hobbs's Medicinal Mushrooms - The Essential Guide - Book
HCT068
Winner of the 2021 American Botanical Council James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award Mushrooms have been used as medicine for thousands of years and their value in boosting immunity, improving memory, and even fighting cancer is being recognized and documented in scientific research. Christopher Hobbs, a mycologist and herbalist at the forefront of contemporary research, profiles the most powerful medicinal mushrooms and explains the nutritional and medicinal compounds in each one. Detailed instructions cover how to select, store, and prepare each variety for use. Whether readers are growing or foraging their own...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 9 x 0.8"
ISBN: 9781635861679
$2495
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Foraging for Survival: Edible Wild Plants of North America - Book
SKY170
Whether you’re a hiker taking a walk through your local wilderness, or a chef looking for new ingredients to incorporate in your dishes,   Foraging for Survival   is the book for you. As consumerism and a meat-heavy, processed diet become the norm and the world’s population continues to grow at an exponential rate, more and more people are looking toward a more sustainable path for food. Authors Douglas Boudreau and Mykel Hawke believe that the future of food lies in the wild foods of times spanning back to before the mass-agriculture system of today. People have become distanced from the very systems that provide their food, and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Douglas Boudreau, Mykel Hawke
ISBN: 9781510738331
$1799
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Roadside-Geology-Of-Nevada-Book
ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF NEVADA - Book
MPP034
Driving through Nevada, you may be miles from nowhere, but you are never far from an interesting rock, the shoreline of an ice age lake, or an active or historic mine. The Silver State has some of the most diverse geology in the United States, and much of it lies in plain sight thanks to the arid climate of the Great Basin. Geologic forces continue to shape Nevada, stretching it apart and bringing magma near the surface. Earthquakes periodically rock its lonely outposts, creating some of the biggest fault scarps in the world. With the help of Roadside Geology of Nevada, you can appreciate geologic features along more than thirty of Nevada...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6
Author: Frank, DeCourten
ISBN: 9780878426720
$2800
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Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells
Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells - Book
MPS159
Seashells, stretching from the deep past into the present day, are touchstones leading into fascinating realms of the natural world and cutting-edge science. Members of the phylum Mollusca are among the most ancient animals on the planet. Their shells provide homes for other animals; have been used as a form of money; and have been a source of gems, food, and new medicines. After surviving multiple mass extinctions millions of years ago, molluscs and their shells still face an onslaught of anthropogenic challenges, including climate change and corrosive oceans. But rather than dwelling on all that is lost, Helen Scales emphasizes that...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 0.8 x 7.9
Author: Helen Scales
ISBN: 9781472911384
$1899
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Panama Field Guide, Caribbean Reef Fish - Laminated Card
RFP024
The natural beauty and diversity of Panama is what draws tourists and naturalists to a republic that covers only 29,700 square miles. Between the close proximity of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans you will find several life zones that are home to hundreds of species of plants and animals. Rainforest Publications marine series are single sheet field guides which detail the marine mammals, reef fish, and sport fish that you will find in Panama. . Printed in the USA on recycled paper
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 11
ISBN: 9781888538823
$695
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Who Pooped in the Park? Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Who Pooped in the Park? Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Book
FAR014
Watch where you step! Sometimes the animals in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are hard to find, but you can almost always find their poop! Come along with Michael, Emily, and their family as they find poop (scat) and footprints (tracks) and discover which animal made them! An ideal tool for teaching young children about animal behavior, diet, and scat and tracks identification. It's the perfect companion for in the car or in the field on your next trip to Red Rock. Fun illustrations of the animals and their scat and tracks supplement the charming story, and a quick-reference chart at the back makes field identification a breeze!
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 9
Author: Gary D. Robson
ISBN: 9781560373711
$1195
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Eastern Seashore Life - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP049
Eastern Seashore Life is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the beachcomber and nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 130 familiar species of seashore plants and animals found along the coast from Connecticut to Georgia and includes a map featuring prominent seashore sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583550694
$795
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