Quick Guides

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...

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

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

Outdoor Medicine Quick Guide Manage hiking, camping, backpacking, and outdoor emergencies. There’s never a good place for a medical emergency, but ...

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 ...

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

Outdoor Survival Quick Guide Learn how to survive in the wilderness until help arrives. You need one vital tool to stay alive in a dangerous situat...

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

  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. ...

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...