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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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Idaho Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
Idaho Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
NWD005
$17.95  
Maps, 6.5 x 9.5, 9780965755818
Idaho Gold & Gems Maps:   Then and Now  is a package, measuring 6.5″ x 9.5″, containing five maps printed on both sides . The very readable maps measure 17.5″ x 23″ when unfolded.   This package includes: Map #1, side 1  is of the N Section.   Side 2  is a map showing regional mineral...
Oregon Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
Oregon Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
NWD009
$17.95  
Maps, 6.5 x 9.5
Oregon Gold & Gems Maps:   Then and Now  is a package, measuring 6.5″ x 9.5″, containing five maps printed on both sides . The very readable maps measure 17.5″ x 23″ when unfolded.   This package includes: Map #1, side 1  is of the NW Section.   Side 2  is a map showing the Bohemia...
Washington Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
Washington Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
NWD011
$8.00  
Maps, 6.5 x 9.5, 9780965755832
Washington Gold & Gems Maps:   Then and Now  is a package, measuring 6.5″ x 9.5″, containing five maps printed on both sides . The very readable maps measure 17.5″ x 23″ when unfolded.   This package includes: Map #1, side 1  is of the NW Section.   Side 2  is a map of early mining...
The Complete Mushroom Hunter, Revised: Illustrated Guide to Foraging, Harvesting, and Enjoying Wild Mushrooms
The Complete Mushroom Hunter, Revised: Illustrated Guide to Foraging, Harvesting, and Enjoying Wild Mushrooms
QPG003
$24.99  
Flex, Gary Lincoff, 208 pages, 8.5 x 10.5, 9781631593017
Do you know your mushrooms? This is the only mushrooming book that will introduce you safely and with confidence to the not-so underground hobby of mushroom hunting and gathering. Gathering edible wild food is a lovely way to forge a connection to the earth. Mushrooms are the ultimate local...
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. ....
Birds of Northern California 2nd ed. Edition
Birds of Northern California 2nd ed. Edition
LPP030
$27.95  
Paperback, David Fix, Andy Bezener, 384 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780986786273
Learn about 320 species of Northern California birds in fascinating detail. Descriptions, illustrations and range maps help you identify birds and understand their habits. A checklist helps you keep a list of your birding accomplishments. Perfect for beginner birders and beyond. If you're...
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...
Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Nature in Your Neighborhood
Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Nature in Your Neighborhood
IPS145
$20.00  
Paperback, Marni Fylling, 208 pages, 5 x 7, 9781597144803
In the same lighthearted yet scientifically accurate style of  Fylling’s Illustrated Guide to Pacific Coast Tide Pools , this portable guidebook reveals the splendidly strange animals and plants just outside your door. Marni Fylling’s full-color illustrations make species identification a...
Freshwater Fishing Essentials: A Folding Pocket Guide to Gear, Techniques & Useful Tips
Freshwater Fishing Essentials: A Folding Pocket Guide to Gear, Techniques & Useful Tips
WFP167
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 3.75 x 5.5, 9781620053058
Freshwater Fishing Essentials is a convenient quick reference to the topics every angler needs to know. This pocket guide provides information on all the basics including essential equipment; fishing methods for different species; where to find fish on lakes and rivers; when to fish; the most...
Wilderness Emergency Care
Wilderness Emergency Care
WFP168
$9.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, Steve Donelan, 3.75 x 5.5, 9781620053522
In wilderness situations where resources are limited and medical care is not immediately available, responders need a large repertory of skills to cope with emergencies. Developed by Steve Donelan and NASAR's education division in collaboration with Waterford Press, this easy-to-use guide...
Saltwater Fishing Essentials: A Folding Pocket Guide to Gear, Techniques & Useful Tips
Saltwater Fishing Essentials: A Folding Pocket Guide to Gear, Techniques & Useful Tips
WFP174
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 3.75 x 5.5, 9781620053065
Saltwater Fishing Essentials is a convenient quick reference to the topics every angler needs to know. This pocket guide provides information on all the basics including essential equipment; the best tackle and fishing methods for catching fish when surf casting, pier fishing or fishing...
Wildfire Survival: Prepare For & Survive a Wildfire
Wildfire Survival: Prepare For & Survive a Wildfire
WFP175
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 4.5 x 8, 9781583558645
Every year across our Nation, people lose their homes due to wildfires that often begin unnoticed. These fires are usually triggered by lightning or accidents and spread incredibly quickly, igniting brush, trees, and homes. Those homes fortunate enough to survive a wildfire, often do so because...
Butterflies of the Northwest: Your Way to Easily Identify Butterflies
Butterflies of the Northwest: Your Way to Easily Identify Butterflies
AVK090
$9.95  
spiral-bound, Jaret C. Daniels, 22 pages, 4 x 7.5, 9781591939375
At the park, in the garden, or on a walk, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Jaret C. Daniels’ best-selling butterfly field guides,  Butterflies of the Northwest  features only species seen in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. It is organized by color for...
A Field Guide to Crabs of the Pacific Northwest
A Field Guide to Crabs of the Pacific Northwest
HPC163
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Greg Jensen, 4.5 x 9, 9781550179095
Crabs can be found in abundance along the shorelines from Oregon to BC, burrowed under sand, soil and rocks. Keep this portable field guide handy on trips to the seashore to identify over forty species of crabs and hermit crabs in all shapes and sizes. Discover the differences between the...
California Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
California Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
WFP176
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 12 pages, 4 x 8, 9781620053782
Pollinators in California include bats, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. These beneficial species are both beautiful to observe and critical to the preservation of the state's diverse eco-system and agriculture. This portable folding guide includes illustrations...
Tidepools of the California Coast
Tidepools of the California Coast
FGG099
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 4 x 9, 9781621263548
Covers cold water tidepools from Santa Barbara, CA up to the California/Oregon border Splash zone to the subtidal zone Illustrations and text by Val Kells a widely recognized Marine Science Illustrator and co-author/illustrator of A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: from Maine to Texas,...
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Wildflowers of North America
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Wildflowers of North America
STL282
$24.95  
Paperback, David M. Brandenburg, 672 pages, 5 x 8, 9781402741548
Wherever even the smallest green thing grows, there you’ll find wildflowers, be they huge, showy tropical blossoms or pretty, tiny bloomers. North America alone is home to thousands of species—and the National Wildlife Federation Field Guide celebrates that wide diversity in grand fashion. From...
The Ultimate Guide to Mushrooms
The Ultimate Guide to Mushrooms
SKY152
$24.99  
hardcover, Guillaume Eyssartier, 344 pages, 9 x 11.5, 9781510740679
Everything You Could Ever Want to Know about Mushrooms! Mushrooms are an incredibly vast range of species, including all shapes and sizes and colors. This exciting collection includes a wealth of information on two hundred essential mushroom varieties, including their: Scientific names...
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....
Alaska's Wild Plants
Alaska's Wild Plants
IPS137
$19.99  
paperback, Janice Schofield, 200 pages, 5 x 8, 9781513262789
With bright color photographs and completely up-to-date information, this authoritative guidebook introduces adventurers and harvesters to more than 80 of Alaska's most common wild edible plants. Alaska’s Wild Plants   is the perfect guide to tuck in your backpack as you explore Alaska’s...
Common Bees of Western North America
Common Bees of Western North America
FGG098
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Joseph wilson, 4 x 9.2, 9781621263289
Descriptions & multiple illustrations of 20 common bee groups, Includes honey bees, bumble bees, mason bees, and more Nesting and floral preferences and seasonal activity patterns. Bee behavior explained: life cycle, habitats, and behaviors, distinguishing bees from flies and wasps....
Feeder Birds of the Northwest
Feeder Birds of the Northwest
WFP154
$9.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 2 pages, 5.4 x 8.5, 9781620052235
For bird enthusiasts, offering food at feeders is a way to enjoy a close-up view of target species while helping them survive and thrive. This guide profiles 40 common feeder birds found in the Northwest United States, along with feeder types and recommended foods for attracting each species....
Medicinal Mushrooms of Western North America
Medicinal Mushrooms of Western North America
CPC012
$14.95  
paperback, Robert Rogers, J Duane Sept, 96 pages, 9780995226623
Mushrooms have a history of medicinal use that goes back thousands of years. Today, thanks to centuries of traditional use and modern scien­tific research, these amazing species are well understood, and many have been found effective in treating modern health conditions. This book highlights 40...
A Field Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms of North America
A Field Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms of North America
MSH002
$10.00  
fold-out booklet, Daniel Winkler & Robert Rogers, 16 pages, 11.8x4.6, 9780990423812
A convenient, light-weight, pocket-sized, laminated field guide that offers an overview of the 33 most important medicinal fungi in the US & Canada and helps uncover their healing powers. Each mushroom is presented with clear photographs that show key features and a descriptive text...
Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion
Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion
IPS126
$14.95  
paperback, Michelle Janikian, 224 pages, 5.5x8.5, 9781612439471
Learn. Prepare. Trip. Transform! With so much misinformation surrounding magic mushrooms out there, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. This is where  Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion  comes in to help. In this book, you’ll find a comprehensive yet friendly guide to everything...
The Plastic Problem
The Plastic Problem
FFB159
$9.95  
paperback, Rachel Salt, 80 pages, 8x10, 9780228102311
"Human beings are an amazingly inventive species in creating technologies that have taken us far beyond planetary boundaries that constrain all other animals. Whether it's very powerful innovations like pesticides, antibiotics or combustion engines, we fail to consider the long-term...
Rockhounding Idaho: A Guide To 99 Of The State's Best Rockhounding Sites 2ND EDITION
Rockhounding Idaho: A Guide To 99 Of The State's Best Rockhounding Sites 2ND EDITION
GPT256
$22.95  
Paperback, Garret Romaine, 296 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493034116
A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state’s gems & minerals Rockhounding Idaho   is a must-have book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gold in the Gem State. Completely up-to-date with over 200 GPS coordinates in ninety-nine...
Backpack Explorer: Beach Walk
Backpack Explorer: Beach Walk
WPC150
$12.95  
Hardcover, 48 pages, 7.5 x 9, 9781612129020
Pack up sandcastle-building supplies, sunscreen, and this take-along activity book! In the second book of the Backpack Explorer series from the Editors of Storey Publishing, little beachcombers are encouraged to discover all the wonders of saltwater oceans and freshwater lakes, from identifying...
All That the Rain Promises and More: A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms
All That the Rain Promises and More: A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms
RAN293
$17.99  
Paperback, David Arora, 9780898153880
Full-color illustrated, pocket sized guide to identifying 200 Western mushrooms by their key features. Highly regarded! This is the one to own
Mushrooms Demystified
Mushrooms Demystified
RAN294
$42.00  
Paperback, David Arora, 9780898151695
Simply the best and most complete mushroom field guide and reference book, MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED includes descriptions and keys to more than 2,000 species of mushrooms, with more than 950 photographs. Mushroom authority David Arora provides a beginner's checklist of the 70 most distinctive and...
A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Outer Coasts of the Salish Sea and Beyond
A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Outer Coasts of the Salish Sea and Beyond
HPC161
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Rick M. Harbo, 5 x 9, 9781550178555
The common marine life of the transition waters and more exposed coasts of the Salish Sea are abundant and diverse: giant green anemones, amazing sea stars and thick kelp forests. This eight-fold field guide is a useful aid to coastal exploration from BC to Washington and beyond with over...
A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Protected Waters of the Salish Sea
A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Protected Waters of the Salish Sea
HPC160
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Rick M. Harbo, 5 x 9, 9781550178531
Rick Harbo, one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading marine writers and photographers, is back with a new addition to Harbour Publishing’s popular series of pocket-sized field guides.  A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Protected Waters of the Salish Sea  includes the most commonly observed...
Agates and Other Collectibles of the Pacific Coast: Your Way to Easily Identify Agates
Agates and Other Collectibles of the Pacific Coast: Your Way to Easily Identify Agates
AVK082
$9.95  
Spiral-Bound, Dan R. Lynch, 28 pages, 4 x 7, 9781591939337
Your beachcombing guide to California, Oregon, and Washington Keep this tabbed booklet close at hand on your next rock-hunting adventure. Based on Dan R. Lynch’s best-selling field guides and featuring the most common and desirable agates and other collectibles along the Pacific Coast, the...
The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems
The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems
FFB156
$19.95  
Paperback, Rupert Hochleitner, 256 pages, 4 x 7.5, 9780228102281
Step-by-step Questions and Answers with detailed color photographs for easy identification. The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems   is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color, which is...
Arrowheads and Stone Artifacts, Third Edition: A Practical Guide for the Amateur Archaeologist
Arrowheads and Stone Artifacts, Third Edition: A Practical Guide for the Amateur Archaeologist
PER209
$24.99  
Paperback, C.G. Yeager, 236 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780871083319
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...
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,...
Trees of the Pacific Northwest
Trees of the Pacific Northwest
QRP028
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, J. Duane Sept, 12 pages, 4 x 8, 9781732875227
Did you ever wonder what type of trees are all around you? The forests of the Pacific Northwest are truly amazing. This guide will help you learn about 40 of the most common native species found in this region. Using crisp, clear photographs along with short, detailed descriptions you will learn...
Birding Without Borders: An Obsession, a Quest, and the Biggest Year in the World (PAPERBACK)
Birding Without Borders: An Obsession, a Quest, and the Biggest Year in the World (PAPERBACK)
HMC344
$15.99  
Paperback, Noah Strycker, 336 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781328494634
Traveling to 41 countries in 2015 with a backpack and binoculars, Noah Strycker became the first person to see more than half the world’s 10,000 species of birds in one year. In 2015, Noah Strycker set himself a lofty goal: to become the first person to see half the world’s birds in one year....
Field Guide to the Weather: Learn to Identify Clouds and Storms, Forecast the Weather, and Stay Safe
Field Guide to the Weather: Learn to Identify Clouds and Storms, Forecast the Weather, and Stay Safe
AVK065
$14.95  
Paperback, Ryan Henning, 120 pages, 5 x 7, 9781591938248
our Guide to Watching Clouds and Understanding the Weather From the soothing sound of rain to the shrill whistle of a blizzard, from the house-shaking rumble of thunder to the violent fury of a hurricane, weather is a fascinating part of our lives. We watch it. We listen to it. We feel it....
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...
What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet
What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet
DKP089
$16.99  
Hardcover, Jess French, 72 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781465481412
Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. This environmental book will teach young ecologists about how our actions affect planet Earth. Discover shocking facts about the waste we...
The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest: Completely Revised and Expanded 2019
The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest: Completely Revised and Expanded 2019
HPC159
$26.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550178371
The Pacific Northwest coast is home to one of the most diverse displays of intertidal marine life in the world, including sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and more.  The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest  is a portable and...
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...
Adventure Skills Guides: Foraging in North America: The Top 12 Plants to Seek Out
Adventure Skills Guides: Foraging in North America: The Top 12 Plants to Seek Out
AVK059
$9.95  
Spiral, Tom Anderson, 32 pages, 4 x 7, 9781591938323
Learn to identify, collect, and prepare wild edibles! Step into your backyard, garden, or nearby green space, and harvest an abundance of free, nutritious, and organic greens, tubers, and fruits.   Foraging in North America   introduces you to 12 widely accessible wild plants that can be...
Plants of Northern California: A Field Guide to Plants West of the Sierra Nevada
Plants of Northern California: A Field Guide to Plants West of the Sierra Nevada
GPT244
$29.95  
Paperback, Eva, Ph.D Begley, 432 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493031849
Plants of Northern California is the complete guide to the rich and unique flora of Northern California. From lush riparian forests along the rivers and streams to oak woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and the ephemeral pools known as vernal pools, this handy volume enables both amateur and...
The Shorebird Guide
The Shorebird Guide
IPS087
$28.99  
Flexicover, Michael O'Brien , Richard Crossley, Kevin T. Karlson, 496 pages, 6 x 9, 9780618432943
An all-new holistic approach to identifying shorebirds.   Join the experts in birding by impression, a revolutionary approach to bird identification. Experienced birders use the most easily observed characteristics — size, structure, behavior, and general color patterns — to identify...
Encyclopedia of Birds
Encyclopedia of Birds
STL333
$29.95  
Hardcover, Per Christiansen & Paula Hammond, 448 pages, 8 x 10, 9781782747154
With more than 1,600 photographs and artworks, this appealing, accessible encyclopedia explores the world of birds.     Did you know that marabou storks are known as “undertaker birds?” Or that the spoonbill’s bill is actually a highly specialized tool? Birds are some of the oldest and most...
Common Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest: British Columbia, Washington & Oregon
Common Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest: British Columbia, Washington & Oregon
CPC011
$14.95  
Paperback, J Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780995226616
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Sea Glass
Sea Glass
WWN838
$16.95  
Hardcover, Cindy Bilbao, 152 pages, 6 x 5, 9781682681121
Over 100 photographs celebrate the simple beauty of sea glass. Most of us have fond memories of collecting sea glass at the beach. The joy of discovery is timeless. The smooth, patinated surfaces of these jewels are a testament to the power of the sea. Man-made objects such as bottles are...
Sea Glass Seeker
Sea Glass Seeker
WWN839
$12.95  
Paperback, Cindy Bilbao, 144 pages, 6 x 5, 9781682681169
Transform your day at the beach into a passionate treasure hunt. Sea glass―shards of old glass that have been shaped and polished by the waves―can be found in a wide array of colors and can be simply collected or made into gorgeous jewelry.  Seeking Sea Glass  will open up a new world for...
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