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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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Edible Mushrooms: Safe to Pick, Good to Eat
Edible Mushrooms: Safe to Pick, Good to Eat
HHP021
$16.95  
Paperback, Barbro Forsberg, 224 pages, 6.8 x 9.5, 9781628736441
Wandering the woods in search of mushrooms is one of life’s great pleasures. But be careful to pick the right ones! With  Edible Mushrooms  in your backpack, you’ll know to pick only the safest, most delicious chanterelles, truffles, morels, and more. Author Barbro Forsberg presents forty...
Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide: Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals 6th Ed.
Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide: Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals 6th Ed.
ING042
$21.99  
Paperback, Kathy J. Rygle & Stephen F. Pederson, 208 pages, 6 x 1.1 x 22.9, 9780990415282
Updated 6th edition with new sites & museums! Learn Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine  Your Own  Gems & Minerals NORTHWEST Alaska • Idaho • Iowa • Minnesota • Montana • Nebraska North Dakota • Oregon • South Dakota • Washington • Wyoming Whether you're digging for the...
Common Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest Common Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest
Common Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest
FGG093
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Rick Cech, 4 x 9, 9781621262282
59 butterfly species are covered, both common and exotic, found in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. They include swallowtails, fritillaries, metalmarks, sulphurs, skippers, hairstreaks, blues, and more. Images, descriptive captions, and habitat index by Rick Cech (pronounced Check), a...
Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Pacific Northwest: Your Guide to Feeders, Food, and the Most Common Backyard Birds
Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Pacific Northwest: Your Guide to Feeders, Food, and the Most Common Backyard Birds
AVK096
$16.95  
Flexi, Stan Tekiela, 176 pages, 5 x 7, 9781647551216
Find Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities―especially in the Pacific Northwest, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire...
Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You: A Wildlife & Bushcraft Survival Guide
Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You: A Wildlife & Bushcraft Survival Guide
IPS167
$18.95  
Paperback, Rob Nelson & Haley Chamberlain Nelson, 212 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781642503210
Living With Mother Nature ―and Other Things Learned in the Wild “Having this book in your backpack just may save your life one day.” ―Jesse Weiland, national park ranger #1 New Release in Earth Sciences, Natural Disasters, and Sports Reference Prepare for all the worst case...
Foraging for Survival: Edible Wild Plants of North America
Foraging for Survival: Edible Wild Plants of North America
SKY170
$17.99  
Paperback, Douglas Boudreau, Mykel Hawke, 208 pages, 6 x 9, 9781510738331
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...
Effin' Birds: A Field Guide to Identification
Effin' Birds: A Field Guide to Identification
RAN545
$16.99  
Hardcover, Aaron Reynolds, 208 pages, 6.6 x 8.5, 9781984856289
A compact, comprehensive, and very silly field guide featuring more than 200 of the rudest birds on earth. Effin' Birds  is the most eagerly anticipated new volume in the grand and noble profession of nature writing and bird identification. Sitting proudly alongside Sibley, Kaufman, and...
Northwest Trees (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northwest Trees (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC018
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898863918
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
California Birds California Birds California Birds
California Birds
WFP023
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551011
California Birds is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the bird lover and nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide birding hotspots. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great...
Sibley's Backyard Birds of the Midwest (Folding Guides)
Sibley's Backyard Birds of the Midwest (Folding Guides)
FGG039
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9781935380092
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information 69 land bird species, both common and exotic, commonly seen in the Upper Midwest region, including Michigan, Wisconsin,...
Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods
Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods
FCP030
$9.99  
Paperback, David Squire, 128 pages, 8.1 x 5.8 x 0.4, 9781504800341
Arranged in a directory of categories divided into wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds and shellfish, this book has all of the information you need to forage for yourself.You'd be surprised at the bounty of wild food you can find practically on your doorstep: some native...
Take-Along Guide: Frogs, Toads & Turtles
Take-Along Guide: Frogs, Toads & Turtles
GPT166
$7.95  
Paperback, Diane Burns, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559715935
Designed as a field guide, this colorful book devotes a page to each of 30 creatures, such as the spring peeper, the Great Plains toad, and the box turtle. Readers will learn what the animal looks like, where it lives, what it sounds like, what it eats, and (in small, decorated sidebars)...
Pacific Humpback Whale Migrations Pacific Humpback Whale Migrations
Pacific Humpback Whale Migrations
GPR024
$5.99  
2-Sided Laminated Card, 6 x 5, 9781601904379
This highly informative card maps and explains the Humpback's migrations throughout the Pacific Ocean. Side two has 21 educational and delightful photographs of whales and their behaviors. 6"x9" with sturdy lamination.
Trout & Salmon of North America
Trout & Salmon of North America
WFP143
$7.95  
Pamphlet, 4 x 8, 9781620052174
North American salmonids are a family of fish revered as some of the most popular and sought-after sport and food fish in the world. The beauty and diversity of the species, and the settings in which they occur, attract anglers, naturalists, photographer and artists alike to study and pursue...
Bees & Other Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Status of Familiar Species
Bees & Other Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Status of Familiar Species
WFP147
$7.95  
Pamphlet, 4 x 8, 9781620051870
Most of our plants are pollinated by bees. Approximately 50% of the managed bee population has been killed off in the last 10 years and colony collapse disorder continues to endanger our honey bee population. Along with bees, butterflies, beetles, birds and some mammals are also pollinators....
Alaska Inside Passage Map Guide LAMINATED CARD Alaska Inside Passage Map Guide LAMINATED CARD
Alaska Inside Passage Map Guide LAMINATED CARD
FRM006
$5.99  
Laminated Card, 6 x 9, 9781601905390
This map displays the stunning topography of this popular cruise and ferry route. Includes lighthouses, placenames, mountains, national forests and monuments. Side two offers stunning images of wildlife. 5.5" x 8.5", laminated with hole for lanyard.
Rockhounding Washington: A Guide to the State's Best Sites
Rockhounding Washington: A Guide to the State's Best Sites
NBN039
$24.95  
Paperback, Lars Johnson, 288 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493019090
This book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Washington, with valuable tips on what to tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to...
Start Mushrooming: The Reliable Way to Forage 2nd Edition
Start Mushrooming: The Reliable Way to Forage 2nd Edition
AVK066
$14.95  
Paperback, Stan Tekiela, 128 pages, 6 x 8, 9781591938309
Begin Identifying and Collecting Seven Edible Mushrooms! Since 1993,   Start Mushrooming   has been the trusted guide for beginners. This second edition introduces seven of the most common, edible wild mushrooms in North America. It features more photographs and expert tips from...
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers: A Pocket Reference
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers: A Pocket Reference
MOU119
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 12 pages, 3.25 x 6.75
This handy, visual, pocket-sized guide to wildflowers is particularly useful for novice or recreational wildflower enthusiasts. Laminated panels showcase 40 of the most common species found in Washington and Oregon. Features include: Stunning color photos of each species Icons for best...
Mushrooms of Northwest North America
Mushrooms of Northwest North America
LPP042
$26.95  
Paperback, Helene Schalkwijk-Barendsen, 416 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781772130874
This book is the first comprehensive field guide to the mushrooms of the Northwest - that region which covers the area from Alaska to northern California and from Saskatchewan and Montana to the Pacific Coast. A total of 550 species are meticulously illustrated and dealt with in the text. With...
Common Birds of Coastal British Columbia, Washington & Oregon
Common Birds of Coastal British Columbia, Washington & Oregon
CPC013
$14.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780995226630
Coastal British Columbia, Washington and Oregon is an oasis for birds of many habitats. Saltwater and freshwater species are present, along with birds of the temperate rainforest, hardwood stands, forest edges and open areas. This illustrated guide includes color photographs, detailed...
Mushroom Logbook
Mushroom Logbook
MOU132
$10.95  
Paperback, 128 pages, 6 x 7, 9781680516333
Includes space for spore printing Prompts and data points to fill in about found mushrooms Compact size makes it easy to take on hikes and foraging trips Expert and novice mushroom hunters alike will enjoy using this journal to track all their fungal finds. The  Mushroom...
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms
RAN295
$26.00  
Paperback, National Audubon Society, 9780394519920
With more than 700 mushrooms detailed with color photographs and descriptive text, this is the most comprehensive photographic field guide to the mushrooms of North America. The 762 full-color identification photographs show the mushrooms as they appear in natural habitats. Organized visually,...
Audubon Field Guide to Trees: Eastern Region
Audubon Field Guide to Trees: Eastern Region
RAN211
$23.95  
Paperback, National Audubon Society, 710 pages, 4.25 x 7.75, 9780394507606
All 933 identification pictures are full-color photos of significant details of virtually all native trees and many cultivated species as you see them in their natural habitat.
Audubon Field Guide to Trees: Western Region
Audubon Field Guide to Trees: Western Region
RAN212
$26.00  
Paperback, National Audubon Society, 636 pages, 4.25 x 7.75, 9780394507613
These are fully illustrated with color photographs, comprehensive field guides including extensive descriptions covering appearance, habitat, range and much more!
Audubon Field Guide to Birds: Western Region
Audubon Field Guide to Birds: Western Region
RAN204
$26.00  
Paperback, Miklos D. F. Udvary, 796 pages, 4 x 7.5, 9780679428510
Introduced in 1977 and completely revised in 1994, these bestselling photographic field guides have become the birding bibles of more than four million enthusiasts. Virtually every bird found in North America is brought to life in a full-color photograph and with textual information on the...
Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals
Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals
RAN415
$25.95  
Flexbound, National Audubon Society, 856 pages, 4.2 x 1.3 x 7.7, 9780394502694
Perfect for mountain climbers and hikers, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in North America than any other available guide. 794 full-color photographs depict all the important rocks, gems, and minerals -- in many variations of color and crystal form -- and the natural...
Oregon Under Foot
Oregon Under Foot
FPL001
$6.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, K.T. Meyers, 15 pages, 8.5 x 4, 9781450757379
This invaluable color guide was developed as an illustrated aid in finding, identifying, and making use of the Oregon gemstones. Accurate photos showing 60+ varieties of agate, jasper, opal, and related gems in the rough, as well as in the cut and polished state for identification purposes. ....
California Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
California Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC016
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898865325
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Washington State Trees & Wildflowers Washington Trees & Wildflowers Washington Trees & Wildflowers
Washington State Trees & Wildflowers
WFP017
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551202
Washington State Trees and Wildflowers is a pocket-sized, folding nature guide highlighting the most commonly seen trees and wildflowers in Washington. Laminated for durability, these handy guides are a great source of portable information on the trail or in your backyard. Distinctive color...
Panama Pacific Reef Fish (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Panama Pacific Reef Fish (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP027
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538805
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....
Costa Rica Sport Fish Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Costa Rica Sport Fish Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP030
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538139
Nearly 20 percent of Costa Rica is set aside in National Parks and Reserves. Eleven different habitats are the home to 205 mammals, 848 birds, 160 amphibians, 218 reptiles, over 1000 different fresh and saltwater fish and countless numbers of insects. Approximately 10,000 species of vascular...
A Field Guide to Trees of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Trees of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC134
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Phillipa Hudson, 12 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550175721
This laminated guide features twenty-six native trees commonly found from Alaska to Oregon, providing common and Latin names accompanied by colour photographs of identifying features such as bark, leaves or needles, flowers, cones, seeds and fruit. Information on identification, range and an...
Geology Geology Geology
Geology
WFP065
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583550755
Geology is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. The guide simply explains geological processes, the differences between rocks, minerals and gemstones, the most common types North American rocks and minerals and the best rockhounding locations. It also reviews the...
Shelter, Fire, Water Shelter, Fire, Water Shelter, Fire, Water
Shelter, Fire, Water
WFP085
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583557068
Shelter, fire and water are the three keys to survival and maintaining your "core temperature control" (CTC). This indispensible guide shows how to create and use each of these elements most effectively and economically, while keeping the next stage or steps clearly in focus, a forgotten -- yet...
A Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of California (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of California (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC142
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Daniel Winkler, 4.6 x 9, 9781550175899
Mushroom expert Daniel Winkler has returned with another easy-to-use field guide to help hunters track down their favourite fungi in California! Use this region-specific guide to identify over thirty common and easily-recognized edible mushrooms—and stay away from their not-so-edible...
Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: 2nd Edition
Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: 2nd Edition
SPB009
$22.95  
Paperback, Bradford Angier, 9780811734479
First-ever revision of a classic guidebookEssential information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and edibility as well as updated taxonomy and 18 new speciesHow to find, prepare, and eat plants growing in the wildThis illustrated guide to North American wild edibles has been a...
Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide) Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide) Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide)
Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide)
MPS136
$7.99  
Paperback, Paul R. Shaffer and Herbert S. Zim, 160 pages, 4.1 x 0.3 x 6, 9781582381329
This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on: - Physical and chemical properties - Origins and geologic significance - Gems and semiprecious stones - How to find and collect specimens Illustrated in full...
Trees Trees Trees
Trees
WFP131
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583551783
A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Plants The quality of our environment - the air, soil and water - depends greatly on trees. In this beautifully detailed guide, with full color illustrations, over 140 familiar North American species are highlighted and helpfully...
Take-Along Guide: Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms
Take-Along Guide: Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms
GPT213
$7.95  
Paperback, Diane Burns, 48 pages, 8.5 x 8.5, 9781559716420
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This title introduces children to thirty different wildflowers and features activities such as making a simple flower press. Children ages 5 to 10 will enjoy the...
Take-Along Guide: Snakes, Salamanders & Lizards
Take-Along Guide: Snakes, Salamanders & Lizards
GPT210
$7.95  
Paperback, Diane Burns, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559716277
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This captivating title offers descriptions of common reptile species, tips on locating them, and discussions on food habits and ecology. Children ages 5 to 10 will...
Animal Tracks of the Northwest
Animal Tracks of the Northwest
AVK032
$9.95  
Spiral, Jonathan Poppele, 22 pages, 4 x 7, 9781591936961
When you’re out and about, keep this tabbed booklet by Jonathan Poppele close at hand. Featuring more than 150 Northwestern mammals of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and northern California, the booklet is organized by group for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by group,...
Sibley's Birds of Pacific NW Coast
Sibley's Birds of Pacific NW Coast
FGG085
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9 x 4.2 Folded, 9781621261254
• Laminated, indestructible, beach & waterproof • Instant access to just what you need to know • Written and illustrated by local experts • Perfect for backpack, beach bag, boat, or tacklebox
The New Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Western Region
The New Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Western Region
HCT041
$19.99  
Paperback, Donald & Lillian Stokes, 592 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780316213929
The culmination of many years of research, observation, and study, the THE NEW STOKES FIELD GUIDE TO BIRDS: Western Region is factually, visually, and organizationally superior to any other photographic field guide available.   This easy-to-use guide features 636 North American bird...
Fishes of The Pacific Northwest Coast
Fishes of The Pacific Northwest Coast
FGG086
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 4 x 9, 9781621261759
A laminated fold-out guide with 6 panels each 4″ X 9″. Perfect for backpack, glove compartment, or kitchen table. Includes 56 species- both common and exotic-found inshore, nearshore, and offshore waters off the coast of California from the California/Oregon border up to and...
Sibley's Raptors of Western N. America
Sibley's Raptors of Western N. America
FGG094
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 4 x 9, 9781621261278
• Laminated, indestructible, beach & waterproof • Instant access to just what you need to know • Written and illustrated by local experts • Perfect for backpack, beach bag, boat, or tacklebox
Oregon Nature Set: Field Guides to Wildlife, Birds, Trees & Wildflowers of Oregon
Oregon Nature Set: Field Guides to Wildlife, Birds, Trees & Wildflowers of Oregon
WFP139
$17.95  
Folding Pocket Guide with Map, 4.5 x 9.5, 9781620051627
The Oregon Nature Set  offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Beaver State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to Oregon, Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife, and is attractively packaged in an acetate bag. The beautifully illustrated folding guides...
Adventure Skills Guides: Outdoor Survival: A Guide to Staying Safe Outside
Adventure Skills Guides: Outdoor Survival: A Guide to Staying Safe Outside
AVK057
$9.95  
Spiral, Benjamin Sobieck, 28 pages, 4 x 7, 9781591938200
Learn how to survive in the wilderness until help arrives You need one vital tool to stay alive in a dangerous situation: good information! So forget everything you think you’ve learned from your favorite survival shows on TV and the movies.   Outdoor Survival   skips the gimmicks and...
Birds of the Pacific Northwest
Birds of the Pacific Northwest
NBN050
$14.95  
paperback, Todd Telander, 200 pages, 4.3 x 7, 9781493051922
Each Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the most common and sought-after species in a state. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed illustrations, these informative guides make it easy to identify birds in a backyard, favorite parks, and wildlife areas....
Hansen's Field Guide to the Birds of the Sierra Nevada
Hansen's Field Guide to the Birds of the Sierra Nevada
IPS183
$28.00  
Paperback, Keith Hansen, Edward C. Beedy, Adam Donkin, 320 pages, 5 x 8, 9781597145336
Delight in the Sierra Nevada’s diverse avifauna with this long-awaited field guide Identify and learn about over two hundred and fifty birds of the Sierra Nevada. From tiniest hummingbirds to condors with nine-foot wingspans; from lower-elevation wrens to the rasping nutcrackers of the High...
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