Camping in Colorado

Want the kids to remember adventures from their childhood? Take them camping. Nothing comes close to roasting marshmallows over a campfire after a day of picking berries, hiking or fishing. We've got camping books for all the Rocky Mountain states that detail locations, facilities, fees, activities and attractions. And we've got lots of maps to check out - just use our locator map for any state to detirmine which forest or area appeals to you. Whether it's you and the family, or you alone, be informed and make the most of your adventures.

Canoe Camping
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Imagine pulling your canoe to shore at the day's end, cooking up a hearty meal, and lying back in your warm sleeping bag to watch the stars. 'There is the feel of a paddle and the movement of a canoe, a magic compounded by distance, adventure, solitude and peace...' wrote Sigurd F. Olson in The Lonely Land. The pleasures of the extended canoe trip… read more

Camping Colorado; 2nd Edition
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Looking for the ideal spot to pitch your tent or park your RV? Camping Colorado will take you there. This comprehensive guidebook gives detailed descriptions of more than 400 campgrounds in colorful Colorado. The listings include campsites managed by national, state, city, and county parks; the Forest Service; the Bureau of Land Management; and the… read more

Canoeing & Camping Beyond the Basics, 3rd & 30th Anniv. Ed.
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Canoeing & Camping Beyond the Basics provides expert instruction on canoe camping along North America's waterways. This thirtieth-anniversary edition details the skills you need to make your canoe camping excursions safe and enjoyable, whether you paddle on millponds, lazy rivers, or wilderness lakes. Veteran wilderness guide C… read more

Outward Bound Wilderness and First-Aid Handbook
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This comprehensive handbook clearly explains all of the essential diagnostic and first-aid procedures you can use in the wilderness when someone is injured and dialing 911 is not an option. Complete with numerous diagrams and drawings that illuminate concepts and procedures, The Outward Bound Wilderness First-Aid Handbook is a must for anyone headin… read more

Bear Aware; 3rd Edition
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Going into bear country can be frightening for some people, but it doesn't have to be. Don't let fear ruin your trip. There are many important tips and techniques that can be used to reduce the risk of being injured by a bear to the slimmest possible margin. Bear Aware, written for novice and expert outdoors-people alike, can help you build the confidence… read more