"From the beloved Field & Stream everyman, a collection of hilarious, insightful, and moving pieces about a life lived outdoors"--Publisher's website.

Introduces readers to the requirements for aqua sports success, such as practice, balance, strength, and the ability to swim.

Describes the geologic origins of each river and discusses the fish, wildlife, and plants that are dependent on it. Follows the routes of the early travelers, American Indians, fur traders, and settlers, and describes what the modern explorer will find.

"The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. And when he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs ..."--

A rhyming story that encourages children to get outside and play.

"With its promise of escape from the strains of everyday life, the beach has a hold on the popular imagination as the ultimate paradise. In The Last Resort, Sarah Stodola dives into the psyche of the beachgoer and gets to the heart of what drives humans to seek out the sand. At the same time, she grapples with the darker realities of resort culture: strangleholds on local economies, reckless construction, erosion of beaches, weighty carbon footprints,...