Looking for some light bedtime reading on your next camping trip? In addition to providing an excellent overview of subjects such as bear habitat and behaviour, this book will help you to both move and live comfortably and safely among these magnificent creatures.
(Softcover 224 pages; Lone Pine Publishing, 2008)

From the authors of the original "Lipsmackin' Backpackin'" comes this follow-up guide to conscience friendly feasting on the trail. In addition to covering topics such as equipment choices, meal planning, at-home preparation and trailside cooking, the book includes a compilation of over 150 of the best trail tested, lip smackin' recipes for breakfast, lunch, supper, breads, snacks and so on.
(Softcover 231 pages; The Globe Pequot Press, 2004)

The Bruce Trail is Canada's oldest established footpath, following along the backbone of Ontario's famous Niagara Escarpment, now recognised as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. This much anticipated and long awaited revision of the Bruce Trail Guide is overflowing with new maps, updated trail descriptions and a whole lot more. Pick up a copy today and get a head start on planning your next hiking adventures. While you're in the store, be sure to ask about the Peninsula section's "Day Hike Guide" and the Beaver Valley section's "Day Hike Maps", two pocket-sized additional references that highlight some of the best hikes in our area.
(Binder cover; The Bruce Trail Conservancy, 2008)

This marvellous book by author Kas Stone presents 38 of the best canoeing, kayaking and hiking opportunities in and along Georgian Bay. Full of fascinating details and sprinkled with gorgeous photographs, this book should be on every adventurer's bookshelf.
(Softcover 224 pages; Boston Mills Press, 2008)

Kevin Callan is one of the most prolific writers of paddling articles and guidebooks, and this latest work, subtitled "A Practical Guide To Camping Bliss", promises more of his signature down to earth wisdom and wit.
(Softcover 239 pages; Boston Mills Press, 2008)

The subtitle says it all: "Eating Well in the Wild." Part instructional guide and part coffee table book, this amazing work by three seasoned adventurers is full of great ideas that will help you to plan and produce nutritious and appetizing meals in the great outdoors. Fully half of the book is made up of mouth watering recipes, everything from the traditional favourites like Bannock, S'mores and Logan Bread to newer dishes like Rockin' Moroccan Stew, Pine Nut Pesto Fusilli and Wild Mushroom Risotto. There's even a recipe for Ice Field Ice Cream!
(Softcover 208 pages; The Heliconia Press, 2007)

A GPS is a handy tool to have; but learning to use it properly can be a daunting task. Stephen Hinch takes the mystery out of this relatively new technology in a book that will be an extremely valuable resource for beginner and expert alike. But the book doesn't just confine itself to basic GPS navigation; it also covers map and compass use as well as "primitive" routefinding techniques, and includes information on geocaching, orienteering, trail mapping and highway use.
(Softcover 204 pages; Wilderness Press, 2nd. edition 2007)