Aimed at preventing newcomers to the outdoors from ending up in "survival" situations due to a lack of preparedness, this guide will impart introductory knowledge and skills to readers applicable across a range of potential activities, and useful for anyone heading into the backcountry.
This essential guide provides highly illustrated, easy-to-follow guidance on immediate stabilization and treatment of persons with virtually any possible medical problem-designed for on-the-spot use when higher-level medical care is not accessible.
A fascinating history of the profitable paradox of the American outdoor experience: visiting nature first requires shopping The American outdoor sector grew over the past 150 years from a small collection of outfitters to an industry contributing more than 2 percent of the nation's economic output.
The Scout's Handbook for Wilderness Survival and First Aid offers practical advice to help with: building a fire, purifying water, identifying common edible plants and mushrooms, signaling for help, building simple shelters, and so much more!
Our public lands are the places we go for relief from modern society and to know ourselves better. They are also the economic basis for one of our nation's strongest economic pillars: the outdoor recreation industry. Outdoor recreation is becoming a recognized force in the United States.
Outdoor Life Lists is an informative celebration of the outdoors. Look inside to find 73 checklists covering the essentials needed and potential extras to consider for enjoying outdoor sports, recreation, and activities. These lists cover the things you need to bring and wear to participate fully and safely in every activity.
Focusing on the role of event manager and their diverse facilitation responsibilities through each phase of the event planning process, the book helps the reader become an adaptable and capable manager ready to cope with the constantly evolving challenges of the contemporary events landscape.
Parks and recreation systems have evolved in remarkable ways over the past two decades. No longer just playgrounds and ballfields, parks and open spaces have become recognized as essential green infrastructure with the potential to contribute to community resiliency and sustainability.
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From Films on Demand: This program explores John Muir's early life and adventures growing up in Scotland and his immigration to the United States.
From Films on Demand: This program examines John Muir's environmental activism and push for preservation of natural resources and lands, considering why he felt wilderness is worth protecting. I
From Files on Demand: For John Muir, time spent in nature was a religious experience. This program explores how Muir’s writings influence the Nature church movement of today.
From Films on Demand: This program explores John Muir's spiritual emergence during his forrays into Yosemite Valley and the High Sierra's Range of Light.
