Quick Guides

Constellation Finder A guide to patterns in the night sky, with star stories from around the world. People around the world, and through the cent...

Guide to identifying native (and some widely introduced) trees of u.s. And canada east of the rocky mountains. Organized as a dichotomous key, the...

Easily identify the animal tracks you find! Track finder is a fully updated edition of the pocket guide that sold more than 300,000 copies! With th...

Learn how to survive in the wilderness until help arrives. You need one vital tool to stay alive in a dangerous situation: good information! So for...

Manage hiking, camping, backpacking, and outdoor emergencies. There’s never a good place for a medical emergency, but some locations are much worse...

Learn to identify, collect, and prepare wild edibles! Step into your backyard, garden, or nearby green space, and harvest an abundance of free, ...

Learn to tie 21 knots for the outdoors and everyday life! You never know when you’ll need just the right knot. Maybe you want to haul something ...

Canning & Preserving Quick Guide Enjoy the Bounties of Summer and Autumn All Year Long! Whether you forage, garden, or buy fresh produce, you...

Enjoy getting to know your trees even in winter, with this key to identifying deciduous trees (trees that lose their leaves in the winter) by look...

Camping Basics Quick Guide Camping is both thrilling and relaxing. It’s a wonderful way to escape from everyday life and to connect with nature. ...