Tales Trails

Since moving to the Rockies of western Canada in 1984, Lynn Martel has spent countless hours and days exploring the mountain wilderness with her many experienced friends as well as some of the best known and well-informed professional guides in the outdoor adventure business. Waking up in tents and backcountry huts; hiking and skiing up valleys, over passes and across glaciers; rock climbing; mountain biking; caving; paddling and horseback riding have all become integral parts of Martel's life in the Mountain West. Since the mid-1990s, Martel has shared the beauty and the magic of the region's inspiring wilderness destinations through finely crafted tales of her own adventures and also those of the Rockies' most colourful and iconic adventure personalities. Her vast amount of experience and insight into the most popular activities available to tourists, locals and the most skilled and competent weekend warriors infuse this collection of 20 of her best adventure stories. Complete with colour photographs and maps, difficulty ratings, seasonal details and general information, these stories will inspire those seeking to experience adventures at their own level in and around Kananaskis Country, Canmore, Lake Louise and Banff, Yoho and Jasper national parks.

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District currently has 25 preserves (24 of which are already open to the public) containing about 220 miles of traits open to the public. This book serves as a guide to and celebration of these 25 preserves.

Kismet Tales from Happy Trails is a story told to remind each of us that we are all here to experience our own journey and to honor our own truth. Each of us is a unique individual, and it is only important that we each aspire to embrace the best version of our own self – to give the best of whom we are to share with the world. Kismet means destiny, and this book is a wish for every human being on this planet to live a delicious, fulfilling life. Through poetry and illustrations, the book offers valuable life lessons and inspires people to live life fearlessly! The book also contains a handy discussion guide that parents, teachers, and groups can use to further explore topics covered in the book.

"Trekking Trails and Tales: Adventures in Nature" takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the untamed wilderness. This captivating collection of stories chronicles the adventures of intrepid trekkers as they traverse rugged landscapes, conquer towering peaks, and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. From the serene tranquility of forest trails to the majestic vistas of mountain ranges, each narrative captures the spirit of exploration and discovery. Join us as we venture off the beaten path, forging unforgettable memories and embracing the wonders of the great outdoors.

Trails 3: Tales Pair 2, Book 1 Time: 200 years in the future Roamers appear from the unknown lands. Fear spreads, as the dig leader of Webbel adjusts the rules one too many times. When did travel beyond Klapit end? Why did the leader choose to send the members of the other villas away before the dig season began? The community splits as the specter of violence from the tales of their ancestors appears in their midst. Zella and Tanna must both fight an evil so great, it only exists in campfire tales. Trauma everyone thought was long forgotten, and would never return to disturb the peace of their villas has returned. Zella must slip out of hiding to save herself, and the rest of the community leaders. Tanna must reach through the fog of fear to find leadership qualities she didn't know she possessed.

The book, written by Zane Grey, a celebrated Western-themed novelist, captures his memories of his yearly hunting expeditions. He paints vivid and captivating images of the lush mountain landscapes and dense forests, making the reader feel as though they are right beside him on these adventures. While the hunts for mountain lions, bears, and deer are described in great detail, the most interesting part of this book came to light when Grey begins to question the ethics of killing animals for sport. Overall, this work offers a unique and thought-provoking glimpse into the world of hunting and the mindset of the hunters who pursue this passion.

An avid outdoorsman shares twenty-six mostly true stories of wilderness adventure in the mountains of Colorado and across the American West. Whether it’s camping, fishing, hiking, desert trail trekking, or “bagging” peaks, T. Duren Jones loves the wilderness—and he sure has the stories to prove it! He’s completed the nearly 500 miles of the Colorado Trail and reached the summit of all fifty-four of Colorado’s 14,000-ft peaks. He’s even dragged friends and family along on his escapades . . . most of whom have survived to corroborate his tales. In Tales from the Trails, he combines elements of adventure journal and travelogue with motivational encouragement and plenty of humor. This book is for anyone who loves spending time in the outdoors, who wish they could be outdoors more, or who simply enjoy reading about other nuts with an insatiable thirst for reaching the next peak.

Connecticut—a New England state with a proud history and vibrant culture. But there is more to this place than white church steeples and town greens. In the forests and meadows surrounding these quaint, colonial towns lurk spine-chilling ghosts protecting Captain Kidd’s treasure, the abode of the Devil himself, and shadowy creatures such as the Glawackus, all awaiting the next hiker to stumble down the trail. For years, the stories of these mysterious beings and places existed only in whispers and campfire tales, but now for the first time these legends have been collected and retold in one volume: Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Connecticut. Alongside each of these captivating tales is the necessary route and trailhead information brave readers will need to go beyond their town lines and test their nerve. Proud to support Friends of Connecticut State Parks with a portion of the royalties.