Top 6 Gifts for Outdoorsmen (2026)

Best Easy Day Hikes Acadia National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for easy-to-follow hikes in an area of Maine that has long captivated artists, millionaires, generations of families, and even presidents. Stroll along Ocean Path to see the pink granite cliffs, blue skies, and white surf. From atop Cadillac Mountain, watch fog rolling in over Frenchman Bay below. Look inside for: - Casual hikes to longer adventures - Hikes for everyone, including families - Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps - Trail Finder for best hikes for views, children, dogs, and About the AuthorDolores Kong and Dan Ring backpacked all 270 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Maine and have been hiking and backpacking together for years in New England and elsewhere. Dolores is a reporter at the Boston Globe and Dan is statehouse bureau chief in Boston for the Union-News of Springfield, Massachusetts.

Scale Yosemite's majestic walls and discover your own inner strength in this comprehensive guide for climbers of all levels. Yosemite National Park. A land of towering granite titans, whispering waterfalls, and legendary climbs that have tested and inspired generations.This book is your passport to this climbers' paradise, offering everything you need to plan your adventure, conquer iconic routes, and become a part of Yosemite's vibrant climbing community.From first steps to daring free solos, this guide covers it all: Master Yosemite's diverse climbing areas: Explore El Capitan, Half Dome, Tuolumne Meadows, and more, with detailed descriptions, maps, and beta for every skill level. Unlock the secrets of trad climbing: Learn proper gear placement, anchor building, and risk assessment to climb with confidence and independence. Connect with the Yosemite climbing community: Discover the rich history, influential figures, and ethical values that shape this unique culture. Climb responsibly and protect the park: Learn Leave No Trace principles, minimize your impact, and contribute to the future of Yosemite climbing. More than just a guidebook, this is an inspirational companion for your Yosemite journey. Filled with expert advice, captivating stories, and stunning visuals, it will empower you to not only climb Yosemite's walls but also scale your own limits and forge unforgettable memories in this awe-inspiring landscape. Ready to embark on your Yosemite climbing odyssey? Start here.

Looking to hit the open road and explore the beauty of the USA through RV camping? Look no further than this comprehensive guide to RV camping road trips.In this book, you'll learn everything you need to know about RV camping, from the benefits of owning or renting an RV to the ins and outs of planning a successful trip. You'll discover the best ways to choose your destinations, pick the perfect campgrounds, and set an optimal budget for your adventure.Packing for your trip can be overwhelming, but this guide will help you master the art of efficient packing based on the length of your trip and planned routes. You'll also learn how to organize your living and storage space in an RV, as well as how to prepare and pack your meals if you plan on cooking in your RV.Safety is a top priority when on the road, and this book provides insight into everything you need to know to keep yourself safe during your travels. Plus, you'll explore some of the nation's favorite road trip destinations and routes, making it easier to plan your own epic adventure.Whether you're a seasoned RV camper or just starting out, this guide has everything you need to know to make your RV camping road trip a success.Get ready to hit the open road and discover the beauty of the USA from the comfort of your own RV.

Let barbecue superstar Aaron "AB" Brown guide you out of the grilling rut and into a big, colorful, and fantastically flavored world of new possibilities. Is there any kind of cooking that gets more stuck in a repetitive routine than grilling? If you've ever wanted to elevate your grilling beyond the endless parade of burgers, hot dogs, and steaks, Smokin' and Grillin' with Aaron Brown is the cookbook you need for the journey. And author Aaron "AB" Brown is the perfect expert guide, just as he has come to be for his more than four million online fans from around the globe. AB serves up in this beautifully photographed book more than 75 grilling recipes and 25 smoking recipes--including all kinds of meat and veggie main courses, and special chapters on sauces, sides, and desserts--that draw on Southern, Cajun, and African-American traditions and make weeknight and weekend grilling more exciting and rich in variety than you've ever known. Become the hero in your household and the champion outdoor cook in your neighborhood with recipes like: Bang Bang Chicken Skewers Grilled Beef Tacos Pork Belly Burnt Ends Brown Sugar Grilled Salmon Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings Smoked Southern-Style Mashed Potatoes Bourbon Bacon Grilled Baked Beans Grilled Pineapple Shortcake AB's millions of online fans love to watch him grill and love to hear his rules for expert live-fire cooking. But AB has never revealed his secret recipes before, or his best tips, tricks, and hacks, until now--in the pages of this deliciously creative book. This is outdoor cooking that is at once rustic and comforting and new and adventurous.About the AuthorAaron Brown, who goes by the moniker AB, is a native of South Los Angeles who started his YouTube channel, focused on his parents' and grandparents' traditional grilling and smoking recipes, in 2017, and who quickly grew into one of the most popular food personalities on the entire platform--and across the entire internet. He is also the co-owner of Elmer and Jasper's Craft BBQ in Rancho Cucamonga, California; the creator of the "AB Grill Master Series" of sauces and spice rubs for outdoor cooking; and the owner of the Southern Que food truck in Las Vegas, which opens as a brick-and-mortar restaurant in 2023. He lives with his family in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Lefty Kreh's original edition of Fly Fishing in Salt Water pioneered a new territory for fly fishers. With over thirty thousand copies sold and the content fully updated, revised, and expanded, this third edition is the saltwater fly fisher's bible, based on firsthand experience by an acknowledged master. In clear, practical terms and with helpful photographs and line drawings, Lefty Kreh's Fly Fishing in Salt Water treats the techniques needed to catch all the major saltwater species--bonefish, tarpon, striped bass, bluefish, salmon, permit, snook, sharks, cobia, tuna, billfish, and more. The book shows how to fish from boats and how to wade the flats, and fully explains all the tackle needed and how to use it for specific jobs--the rods, the lines and leaders, and the flies (shown in full color). Lefty provides superb advice about how to make the long casts necessary for fishing the fly in salt water, how to "tease" sailfish and other large fish to within fly-casting range, how to chum, and how to tie the necessary knots for saltwater fishing. Chapter topics include Knots and Leaders, Flies, Tackle, Inshore Fly Fishing, and Boats.About the AuthorLefty Kreh was an internationally known and respected master in the field of fly fishing. He taught fly casting and fly-fishing techniques since the 1950s, and he fished in all fifty states, every province in Canada, and in Iceland and much of Europe, South America, and the South Pacific. Lefty was the author of Presenting the Fly, Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Saltwater Fly Patterns, Practical Fishing Knots, Solving Casting Problems, and 101 Fly-Fishing Tips. He lived in Maryland.

This fully updated and revised guide to more than 300 public campgrounds in the state of Washington is perfect for tent and RV campers alike. Within each of the campground listings is vital information on location, road conditions, fees, reservations, available facilities, and recreational activities. The listings are organized by geographic area, and thorough site maps help simplify the search for the perfect campground. About the AuthorSteve Giordano and Lynn Rosen have written for RV Life Magazine, contributed to skiing guidebooks, and written for travel magazines and online publications. Steve is also the author of Scenic Driving Washington (FalconGuides). They are members of the Society of American Travel Writers and the North American Snowsports Journalists Association. They live in Bellingham, Washington.