Browsing: Outdoors & Nature

During a canoe trip, a brutal grizzly bear attack turned 17-year-old Alex Messenger’s Canadian wilderness adventure into a harrowing nightmare. This pulse-pounding memoir recounts his fight for survival. “Riveting… Kept me turning pages well into the night” (New York Times bestselling author Dean King).

Lies, betrayal and an obsession gone too far.  When it comes to love, anything goes.  Jason’s back, and this time…

On June 3rd, 2017, Alex Honnold became the first person to free solo Yosemite’s El Capitan–to scale the wall without…

In this stunning NPR Best Book of 2019, a National Book Award–winning author takes readers on a world-spanning journey of exploration. “Part travel journal, part history, part science, part autobiography, and completely unique, Horizon feels like the crowning achievement of Lopez’s illustrious career” (Associated Press).

A “thrilling” account (The Washington Post) with nearly 1,800 five-star Goodreads ratings! While exploring the Amazon rainforest, Yossi Ghinsberg was separated from his companions — and found himself battling for his life. “A powerful story of self-discovery [and] survival in the wild” (Los Angeles Times).

Dive into this “compelling” story (Library Journal) of the vaquita — now the world’s most endangered marine mammal due to illegal fishing practices — and the desperate effort to save the species. “Gripping… A well-told and moving tale” (Kirkus Reviews).

A New York Times bestseller! National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery reflects on the personalities and quirks of 13 animals–her friends–who have profoundly…

“Intense, immersive… Written with the pace and appeal of a great thriller” (Lee Child): In 2015, two vessels were ravaged by Hurricane Joaquin. This riveting book chronicles the daring rescues made in the wake of the storm.

“A gentle, cosy romance.” Milly Johnson, Sunday Times bestselling author  Tracey is a tech entrepreneur, or at least she was, until…

Winner of the 2018 National Outdoor Book Award Handcrafted for Northwest caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50…