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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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Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region
Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region
WPC117
$27.95  
Flex, Vera Stucky Evenson & Denver Botanic Gardens, 300 pages, 5.9 x 0.8 x 8.3, 9781604695762
Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region  describes more than 220 species of the region’s most conspicuous, distinctive, interesting, and ecologically important mushrooms. Covering Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as adjacent areas in Montana and Idaho, it is jam-packed with...
Plane Spotter: Warbird Edition Plane Spotter - Book - Paracay
Plane Spotter: Warbird Edition
GPR025
$11.95  
Laminated Pamphlet, 12 pages, 9 x 4.3, 9781887562737
6 panel foldout in plastic laminate with color photos and descriptions of U.S. military aircraft
Roadside Geology of New Mexico
Roadside Geology of New Mexico
MPP006
$20.00  
Paperback, Halka Chronic, 255 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878422098
The "Land of Enchantment," New Mexico is as varied in its scenery as its nickname suggests. With desert lowlands in the south and high, hoary peaks in the north, with rugged volcanic uplands and colorful plateaus, with high plains along its eastern border, and with a great rift valley that quite...
Take-Along Guide: Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies
Take-Along Guide: Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies
GPT208
$7.95  
Paperback, Mel Boring, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559716741
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This title offers a delightful overview of common butterflies and other insects. Information on what each insect eats, where to find it, and a host of other interesting...
Sea Change
Sea Change
FTP001
$17.95  
Hardcover, JOEL HARPER, 32 pages, 9 x 0.4 x 9, 9780971425453
An enjoyable day at the beach turns into a passion for art and marine conservation. With a swell comes a wave and a Sea Change! Story by Joel Harper, author of All the Way to the Ocean. Illustrations by Erin O'Shea
Birds of the Northwest
Birds of the Northwest
AVK033
$9.95  
Spiral, Stan Tekiela, 24 pages, 4 x 7, 9781591934110
At the cabin, in the garden or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling bird field guides and featuring 130 Northwest birds of Alaska, northern California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming, the booklet is organized by color for quick...
Alaska's Mushrooms: A Wide-Ranging Guide
Alaska's Mushrooms: A Wide-Ranging Guide
IPS006
$26.99  
Paperback, Gary A. Laursen & Neil McArthur, 224 pages, 6 x 9, 9781943328499
For the seriously dedicated as well as the merely curious ’shroomer,  Alaska’s Mushrooms  is a wide-ranging guide to the fungi of the Last Frontier. The book, featuring detailed descriptions of 114 species, includes: color photographs; family and common names; genus and...
The Night Sky: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Moon, Stars, Planets & Celestial Events
The Night Sky: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Moon, Stars, Planets & Celestial Events
WFP160
$7.95  
Pamphlet, James Kavanagh, 12 pages, 4 x 8, 9781620052808
This simplified guide to the night sky includes seasonal  , GLOW-IN-THE-DARK charts  to the stars and constellations and introduces the reader to the solar system, our moon, planets (visible with the naked eye), meteor showers and eclipses. Simply shine a flashlight on the charts to...
Common Butterflies of California
Common Butterflies of California
FGG092
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Rick Cech, 4 x 9, 9781621262299
60 butterfly species are covered, both common and exotic. They include swallowtails, fritillaries, metalmarks, sulphurs, skippers, hairstreaks, blues, and more. Images, descriptive captions, and habitat index by Rick Cech (pronounced Check), a well known naturalist and butterfly expert, author...
Florida Reef Creatures Guide LAMINATED CARD Florida Reef Creatures Guide LAMINATED CARD
Florida Reef Creatures Guide LAMINATED CARD
FRM009
$5.00  
Laminated Card, 4 x 6, 9781601901101
Florida Reef Creatures Identification Guide - Laminated Card. This is a colorful guide that will help you identify more than 100 species of fish and other denizens of the waters surrounding Florida. Great for snorkelers, divers and nature lovers! This handy, waterproof reference is made of...
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...
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,...
Northwest Trees: Identifying and Understanding the Region's Native Trees
Northwest Trees: Identifying and Understanding the Region's Native Trees
MOU115
$19.95  
Paperback, Stephen Arno, 304 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781680513295
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,...
Washington and Oregon Nature Guide
Washington and Oregon Nature Guide
LPP032
$21.95  
Paperback, Erin McCloskey, 224 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9789768200433
 great companion to take along on your next weekend trek, the Washington and Oregon Nature Guide encompasses all the nature you’re likely to encounter in the Pacific Northwest. The book features over 400 species of animals and plants commonly found in Washington and Oregon. The accounts...
Pacific Northwest Birds: Lowlands & Coast: A Pocket Reference
Pacific Northwest Birds: Lowlands & Coast: A Pocket Reference
MOU121
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 15 pages, 3.25 x 6.75, 9781680515251
This full-color visual guide to birds is a handy pocket reference, particularly useful for novice or casual birdwatchers. Guide consists of folded and laminated panels showcasing 40 of the most common species found across Washington and Oregon―including perennial favorites such as Belted...
The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Beach Comber's Edition: Finding, Collecting, Identifying, and Using the Ocean's Most Beautiful Stones
The Ultimate Guide to Sea Glass: Beach Comber's Edition: Finding, Collecting, Identifying, and Using the Ocean's Most Beautiful Stones
SKY116
$16.99  
Paperback, Mary Beth Beuke, 288 pages, 5.5 x 8.25, 9781634509374
Full-color expert advice for first-time seekers start new collections and veteran hunters who want to learn more—from California to Cape Cod, from the Gulf Coast to the Pacific Northwest, and around the world! As the owner of one of the world's most elaborate sea glass collections, Mary Beth...
Edible and Medicinal Plants of California
Edible and Medicinal Plants of California
QRP032
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, J. Duane Sept, 12 pages, 4 x 9, 9781954018105
California is an amazing region to view the abundant marine life found in the intertidal zone (the area between high and low tide). At low tide an incredible world of marine life is unveiled! With this guide you will be able to identify many of the creatures that you may find here. Using crisp,...
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...
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...
National Geographic Birding Essentials
National Geographic Birding Essentials
RAN469
$15.95  
Paperback, Jonathan Alderfer & Jon L. Dunn, 224 pages, 6 x 9, 9781426201356
Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related outdoor activity in the U.S., with at least a million new birders a year estimated to join an already robust group some 80 million strong. For these beginning and intermediate enthusiasts,  National Geographic Birding Essentials  is a must....
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders
RAN468
$25.95  
Flex, 992 pages, 4 x 1.4 x 7.7, 9780394507637
Spiders, bugs, moths, butterflies, beetles, bees, flies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, and many other insects are detailed in more than 700 full-color photographs visually arranged by shape and color. Descriptive text includes measurements, diagnostic details, and information on habitat, range,...
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers: Western Region Revised Edition
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers: Western Region Revised Edition
RAN454
$24.95  
Paperback, 896 pages, 4.1 x 1.3 x 7.7, 9780375402333
WESTERN REGION This fully revised edition brings a new level of beauty, accuracy, and usefulness to the field guide that wildflower enthusiasts have relied upon for more than 20 years. More than 940 all-new, full-color images show the wildflowers of western North America close-up and in...
Look at That Bird!: A Young Naturalist's Guide to Pacific Northwest Birding
Look at That Bird!: A Young Naturalist's Guide to Pacific Northwest Birding
RAN572
$19.99  
Paperback, Karen DeWitz, 224 pages, 6 x 8, 9781632173171
Kids will love learning more about birds they spot in the outdoors--in their backyards and beyond--with this fun fact-filled full-color guidebook of over 50 common Pacific Northwest birds. Filled with fun and interesting kid-friendly facts and full-color photographs of over 50 birds that...
Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington
Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington
UCP002
$20.00  
Paperback, Edward C. Jensen , 172 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870711206
For 70 years, people have turned to one book to learn about Northwest trees:  Trees to Know in Oregon.  This new edition, retitled  Trees to Know in Oregon and Washington,  expands its scope to cover more territory and include more trees.   The book was first published in 1950. Charles R....
Birds: An Illustrated Field Guide
Birds: An Illustrated Field Guide
HRW173
$14.95  
Paperback, Alice Sun, 216 pages, 5 x 7, 9781951511326
A beautifully illustrated pocket-size field guide to the birds of North America--a must-have for any birder's backpack or home library. Birds: An Illustrated Field Guide  is a compact, beautifully illustrated field guide to 50 North America's most popular birds. Inside this elegant...
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.
Emergency First Aid
Emergency First Aid
WFP179
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620052884
Emergency First Aid, 3rd Edition, is a reference guide on how to recognize and respond to common medical emergencies. It will allow the user to check for vital signs and assess the severity of medical emergencies and when to call for help, how to care for victims until medical help arrives, or...
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
Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness
Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness
HCT039
$17.99  
Paperback, Lyanda Lynn Haupt, 256 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780316019118
There are more crows now than ever. Their abundance is both a sign of ecological imbalance and a generous opportunity to connect with the animal world. CROW PLANET is a call to experience the wildlife in our midst, reminding us that we don't have to head to faraway places to encounter "nature."...
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...
Insects & Bugs for Kids: An Introduction to Entomology
Insects & Bugs for Kids: An Introduction to Entomology
AVK114
$12.95  
Paperback, Jaret C. Daniels, 144 pages, 5 x 7, 9781647551643
Catch All the Buzz About Bugs! Kids love the thrill of discovery―especially when it comes to bugs. Become a young entomologist. Learn all about bees, butterflies, spiders, and other creepy crawlies. Jaret C. Daniels, author of many bug books, presents a kids’ introduction to entomology....
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