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A Walk in the Park

by Kevin Fedarko ...

Narrated by Kevin Fedarko ...

Unabridged

14 hours 40 min

*** Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature * Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, Air Mail, Smithsonian Magazine, and Financial Times“A triumph. Fedarko doesn’t describe awe; he induces it.” —The New York Times Book Review****“Passionate…memorable…life-affirming.” —The Wall Street ... Read more

$29.99 USD

*** Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature * Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, Air Mail, Smithsonian Magazine, and Financial Times“A triumph. Fedarko doesn’t describe awe; he induces it.” —The New York Times Book Review****“Passionate…memorable…life-affirming.” —The Wall Street
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One Man's Wilderness

An Alaskan Odyssey

by Sam Keith, Richard Proenneke ...

Narrated by Norman Dietz ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

To live in a pristine land unchanged by man...to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed...to choose an idyllic site, cut trees and build a log cabin...to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available...to be not at odds with the world but content with one's own thoughts and company.Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived ... Read more

$16.99 USD

To live in a pristine land unchanged by man...to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed...to choose an idyllic site, cut trees and build a log cabin...to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available...to be not at odds with the world but content with one's own thoughts and company.Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived
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The Secret Knowledge of Water

There Are Two Easy Ways to Die in the Desert: Thirst and Drowning

by Craig Childs ...

Narrated by Craig Childs ...

Unabridged

7 hours 51 min

Naturalist Craig Childs's "utterly memorable and fantastic" study of the desert's dangerous beauty is based on years of adventures in the deserts of the American West (Washington Post).Like the highest mountain peaks, deserts are environments that can be inhospitable even to the most seasoned explorers. Craig Childs, who has spent years in the deserts of the American West as an adventurer, a river ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Naturalist Craig Childs's "utterly memorable and fantastic" study of the desert's dangerous beauty is based on years of adventures in the deserts of the American West (Washington Post).Like the highest mountain peaks, deserts are environments that can be inhospitable even to the most seasoned explorers. Craig Childs, who has spent years in the deserts of the American West as an adventurer, a river
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Braving It

A Father, a Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey into the Alaskan Wild

by James Campbell ...

Narrated by Roger Wayne ...

Unabridged

9 hours 57 min

Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, home to only a handful of people, is a harsh and lonely place. So when James Campbell's cousin Heimo Korth asked him to spend a summer building a cabin in the rugged Interior, Campbell hesitated about inviting his fifteen-year-old daughter, Aidan, to join him: Would she be able to withstand clouds of mosquitoes, the threat of grizzlies, bathing in an ice ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, home to only a handful of people, is a harsh and lonely place. So when James Campbell's cousin Heimo Korth asked him to spend a summer building a cabin in the rugged Interior, Campbell hesitated about inviting his fifteen-year-old daughter, Aidan, to join him: Would she be able to withstand clouds of mosquitoes, the threat of grizzlies, bathing in an ice
... Read more
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The California Days of Ralph Waldo Emerson

by Brian C. Wilson ...

Narrated by L.J. Ganser ...

Unabridged

8 hours 35 min

In the spring of 1871, Ralph Waldo Emerson boarded a train in Concord, Massachusetts, bound for a month-and-a-half-long tour of California—an interlude that became one of the highlights of his life. On their journey across the American West, he and his companions would take in breathtaking vistas in the Rockies and along the Pacific Coast, speak with a young John Muir in the Yosemite Valley, stop ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In the spring of 1871, Ralph Waldo Emerson boarded a train in Concord, Massachusetts, bound for a month-and-a-half-long tour of California—an interlude that became one of the highlights of his life. On their journey across the American West, he and his companions would take in breathtaking vistas in the Rockies and along the Pacific Coast, speak with a young John Muir in the Yosemite Valley, stop
... Read more
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Hidden History of Spanish New Mexico

by Ray John de Aragón ...

Narrated by Timothy Andrés Pabon ...

Unabridged

3 hours 57 min

New Mexico's Spanish legacy has informed the cultural traditions of one of the last states to join the union for more than four hundred years, or before the alluring capital of Santa Fe was founded in 1610. The fame the region gained from artist Georgia O'Keefe, writers Lew Wallace and D. H. Lawrence, and pistolero Billy the Kid has made New Mexico an international tourist destination. But the ... Read more

$12.99 USD

New Mexico's Spanish legacy has informed the cultural traditions of one of the last states to join the union for more than four hundred years, or before the alluring capital of Santa Fe was founded in 1610. The fame the region gained from artist Georgia O'Keefe, writers Lew Wallace and D. H. Lawrence, and pistolero Billy the Kid has made New Mexico an international tourist destination. But the
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Crisis on Mount Hood

Stories from a Hundred Years of Mountain Rescue

by Christopher Van Tilburg ...

Narrated by Chris Sorensen ...

Unabridged

9 hours 34 min

In Crisis on Mount Hood, author and emergency room doctor Christopher Van Tilburg looks at the history of America's oldest all-volunteer mountain rescue team, the Hood River Crag Rats, and his own three-decade commitment to search and rescue. Centered on Oregon's iconic 11,249-foot-high Mount Hood, considered by many to be the world's most-climbed glaciated peak, this dramatic narrative leads ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In Crisis on Mount Hood, author and emergency room doctor Christopher Van Tilburg looks at the history of America's oldest all-volunteer mountain rescue team, the Hood River Crag Rats, and his own three-decade commitment to search and rescue. Centered on Oregon's iconic 11,249-foot-high Mount Hood, considered by many to be the world's most-climbed glaciated peak, this dramatic narrative leads
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English Learners: A Trip To The San Diego Botanical Gardens

by Jacob Healy ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Jessica Anne Bogart E ...

Series Audiobook 2 - English Learners
Unabridged

26 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Explore the Beauty of Southern California—and Improve Your English!English Learners: A Trip to the San Diego Botanical Gardens is a simple and helpful e-book for English language learners. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced reader, this book helps you grow your vocabulary, improve your reading, and talk about nature and travel in ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Explore the Beauty of Southern California—and Improve Your English!English Learners: A Trip to the San Diego Botanical Gardens is a simple and helpful e-book for English language learners. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced reader, this book helps you grow your vocabulary, improve your reading, and talk about nature and travel in
... Read more
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The Enduring Wild

A Journey into California's Public Lands

by Josh Jackson ...

Narrated by Alex Knox ...

Unabridged

4 hours 26 min

A galvanizing road trip across California's immense public wilderness from a beloved adventurer.It all began with a camping trip. Outdoor enthusiast Josh Jackson had never heard of "BLM land" before a casual recommendation from a friend led him to a free campsite in the desert—and the revelation that over fifteen million acres of land in California are owned collectively by the people. In The ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A galvanizing road trip across California's immense public wilderness from a beloved adventurer.It all began with a camping trip. Outdoor enthusiast Josh Jackson had never heard of "BLM land" before a casual recommendation from a friend led him to a free campsite in the desert—and the revelation that over fifteen million acres of land in California are owned collectively by the people. In The
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Essence of Tucson: The Story

by Aneta Hebrova ...

Narrated by Hadley Mackin ...

Unabridged

4 hours 41 min

"Essence of Tucson captured my attention from the very beginning. Even after living in this region for more than 30 years, I found myself wanting to revisit old forgotten places and explore new local destinations. I was yearning to be a better citizen. Equally surprising was the author's story and her journey through this sacred land. Powerful and mesmerizing. Every resident and student of Tucson ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Essence of Tucson captured my attention from the very beginning. Even after living in this region for more than 30 years, I found myself wanting to revisit old forgotten places and explore new local destinations. I was yearning to be a better citizen. Equally surprising was the author's story and her journey through this sacred land. Powerful and mesmerizing. Every resident and student of Tucson
... Read more
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Discovering Texas: The Lone Star State Unveiled

by Annette Gutierrez ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 44 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Delve into the rich geographical wonders and historical tapestry of the state in Chapter 1. Indulge in Texan cuisine delights in Chapter 2 with a culinary tour of barbecue bliss, Tex-Mex treasures, and sweet tooth satisfaction. Discover urban escapes in the Lone Star State in Chapter 3, from Houston highlights to Austin's eclectic charm and San Antonio ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Delve into the rich geographical wonders and historical tapestry of the state in Chapter 1. Indulge in Texan cuisine delights in Chapter 2 with a culinary tour of barbecue bliss, Tex-Mex treasures, and sweet tooth satisfaction. Discover urban escapes in the Lone Star State in Chapter 3, from Houston highlights to Austin's eclectic charm and San Antonio
... Read more
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The Oregon Trail

by Francis Parkman ...

Narrated by Robert Morris ...

Unabridged

12 hours 40 min

This is the classic account of Francis Parkman’s rugged trip over the eastern part of the Oregon Trail with his cousin Quincy Adams Shaw in the spring and summer of 1846. They left St. Louis by steamboat and traveled on horseback, in company with guides and occasionally other travelers. They encountered storms and buffalo hunts, meeting Indians, soldiers, sportsmen, and emigrants.The Oregon Trail ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is the classic account of Francis Parkman’s rugged trip over the eastern part of the Oregon Trail with his cousin Quincy Adams Shaw in the spring and summer of 1846. They left St. Louis by steamboat and traveled on horseback, in company with guides and occasionally other travelers. They encountered storms and buffalo hunts, meeting Indians, soldiers, sportsmen, and emigrants.The Oregon Trail
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Wild Men, Wild Alaska

Finding What Lies Beyond the Limits

by Rocky McElveen ...

Narrated by Stephen Bel Davies ...

Unabridged

6 hours 39 min

In Wild Men, Wild Alaska professional hunting and fishing guide and outfitter Rocky McElveen tells the stories of his own adventures as well as those of some of his well-known clients. The book takes listeners directly into the Alaskan bush, and shares the intense challenges of a majestic wilderness that pushes a man to his limits. ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In Wild Men, Wild Alaska professional hunting and fishing guide and outfitter Rocky McElveen tells the stories of his own adventures as well as those of some of his well-known clients. The book takes listeners directly into the Alaskan bush, and shares the intense challenges of a majestic wilderness that pushes a man to his limits.
... Read more
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HowExpert Guide to Sonoma County without the Wine

101+ Tips on Things to Do and Tourist Attractions in California’s Wine Country without the Wine

by HowExpert, Tia Starr ...

Narrated by Jason Haines ...

Unabridged

3 hours 30 min

Do you love living amongst towering redwoods, rolling hills, and world-class wine but never know where to take guests visiting from out of town? Do you draw a blank when thinking of something to do? Are you stuck in a rut and tired of doing the same handful of things?HowExpert Guide to Sonoma County without the Wine is the casually inspiring guide for you. Written by a 20-year Sonoma State ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you love living amongst towering redwoods, rolling hills, and world-class wine but never know where to take guests visiting from out of town? Do you draw a blank when thinking of something to do? Are you stuck in a rut and tired of doing the same handful of things?HowExpert Guide to Sonoma County without the Wine is the casually inspiring guide for you. Written by a 20-year Sonoma State
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Wild

From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Oprah's Book Club 2.0)

by Cheryl Strayed ...

Narrated by Bernadette Dunne ...

Unabridged

13 hours 2 min

Oprah's Book Club 2.0 selection.A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again.At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Oprah's Book Club 2.0 selection.A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again.At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to
... Read more
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Passage to Juneau

A Sea and Its Meanings

by Jonathan Raban ...

Narrated by Jonathan Raban ...

Abridged

3 hours 5 min

Acclaimed travel writer Jonathan Raban invites us aboard his boat, a floating cottage cluttered with books, curling manuscripts, and dead ballpoint pens. ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Acclaimed travel writer Jonathan Raban invites us aboard his boat, a floating cottage cluttered with books, curling manuscripts, and dead ballpoint pens.
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Canyons of the Colorado

by John Wesley Powell ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

7 hours 38 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.John Wesley Powell was a U.S. soldier, geologist, explorer of the American West, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers that included the first passage of European Americans through the Grand Canyon. Powell served as ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.John Wesley Powell was a U.S. soldier, geologist, explorer of the American West, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers that included the first passage of European Americans through the Grand Canyon. Powell served as
... Read more
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It Happened Like This

A Life in Alaska

by Adrienne Lindholm ...

Narrated by Suzie Althens ...

Unabridged

6 hours 34 min

In an authentic and honest voice, writer Adrienne Lindholm recounts her move to Alaska as a young woman eager to begin her career in environmental and wildlife studies. She finds herself initially out of her depth among her peers, many of whom are also "Outsiders," new to the state, but who seem more experienced, more confident. Eventually she finds her way, immersing herself in the rigors of ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In an authentic and honest voice, writer Adrienne Lindholm recounts her move to Alaska as a young woman eager to begin her career in environmental and wildlife studies. She finds herself initially out of her depth among her peers, many of whom are also "Outsiders," new to the state, but who seem more experienced, more confident. Eventually she finds her way, immersing herself in the rigors of
... Read more
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Mister Snuggles Goes to Alaska

by Milt Bighley ...

Narrated by Milt Bighley ...

Unabridged

1 hour 14 min

Mister Snuggles is a cat who likes to travel and go camping. In this unique book you will learn about Alaska in a story told through his eyes. Using a creative blend of humor creativity the author will help you learn about the Alaskan highway, the life cycle of salmon, the oil fields of Prudhoe Bay, the Alaska Pipeline, and more. Mister Snuggles Goes to Alaska is a one of a kind Alaskan adventure ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Mister Snuggles is a cat who likes to travel and go camping. In this unique book you will learn about Alaska in a story told through his eyes. Using a creative blend of humor creativity the author will help you learn about the Alaskan highway, the life cycle of salmon, the oil fields of Prudhoe Bay, the Alaska Pipeline, and more. Mister Snuggles Goes to Alaska is a one of a kind Alaskan adventure
... Read more
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This Is Portland, 2nd Edition

The City You’ve Heard You Should Like

by Alexander Barrett, Andrew Dickson ...

Narrated by Alexander Barrett ...

Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

Captures the emotional experience of Portland, OregonA first-hand look at a city that people can’t seem to stop talking about. It’s a guidebook of sorts, but not to restaurants and sightseeing. Instead, Alexander Barrett is your friendly guide to the quirky characters and atmosphere of Portland, Oregon, and how fun, beautiful, and ridiculous it can be. With its approachable, often hilarious tone, ... Read more

$14.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Captures the emotional experience of Portland, OregonA first-hand look at a city that people can’t seem to stop talking about. It’s a guidebook of sorts, but not to restaurants and sightseeing. Instead, Alexander Barrett is your friendly guide to the quirky characters and atmosphere of Portland, Oregon, and how fun, beautiful, and ridiculous it can be. With its approachable, often hilarious tone,
... Read more
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True Haunted Hotels You Can Still Book Tonight

Dark Tourism, Real Deaths, and Paranormal Nights You Can Experience Firsthand

by Dipesh Piplani ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 38 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you brave enough to sleep where the dead never rest?From the foggy mountains of India to the frozen stairwells of Canada, True Haunted Hotels You Can Still Book Tonight takes you on a chilling global journey through real hotels where the living are not always alone. These aren’t fictional tales or exaggerated ghost stories. These are true accounts ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you brave enough to sleep where the dead never rest?From the foggy mountains of India to the frozen stairwells of Canada, True Haunted Hotels You Can Still Book Tonight takes you on a chilling global journey through real hotels where the living are not always alone. These aren’t fictional tales or exaggerated ghost stories. These are true accounts
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Tip of the Iceberg

My 3,000-Mile Journey Around Wild Alaska, the Last Great American Frontier

by Mark Adams ...

Narrated by Mark Adams ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

****The National Bestseller**From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Turn Right at Machu Picchu, a fascinating, wild, and wonder-filled journey into Alaska, America's last frontier**In 1899, railroad magnate Edward H. Harriman organized a most unusual summer voyage to the wilds of Alaska: He converted a steamship into a luxury "floating university," populated by some of America's best and ... Read more

$20.99 USD

****The National Bestseller**From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Turn Right at Machu Picchu, a fascinating, wild, and wonder-filled journey into Alaska, America's last frontier**In 1899, railroad magnate Edward H. Harriman organized a most unusual summer voyage to the wilds of Alaska: He converted a steamship into a luxury "floating university," populated by some of America's best and
... Read more
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The Yosemite

by John Muir ...

Narrated by Don Gentry ...

Unabridged

5 hours 40 min

John Muir (1838 – 1914) was an influential naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, and advocate for the preservation of wilderness areas in the United States. In 1869, Muir travelled to California and spent a long time in the area that is now the Yosemite National Park. This narrative takes the form of a hiking guide filled with adventure. Muir was a master of description, providing ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

John Muir (1838 – 1914) was an influential naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, and advocate for the preservation of wilderness areas in the United States. In 1869, Muir travelled to California and spent a long time in the area that is now the Yosemite National Park. This narrative takes the form of a hiking guide filled with adventure. Muir was a master of description, providing
... Read more
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San Francisco

Wegwärts

by Joscha Remus ...

Narrated by Sylvester Groth, Ulrike C. Tscharre, Bodo Primus, Frauke Poolman, Hartmut Stanke, Tom Zahner, Philipp Schepmann, Bettina von Kollbeck ...

Unabridged

2 hours 39 min

SAN FRANCISCO Goldgräber, Blumenkinder, Nebelträume "Wenn du lebst, wirst du dich niemals in San Francisco langweilen. Wenn du nicht lebst, wird dich San Francisco wieder lebendig machen." William Saroyan San Francisco war immer schon etwas anders als andere amerikanische Städte. Freier, wilder, toleranter. Diese Stadt klingt auch anders. Der Schriftsteller und Abenteurer Joscha Remus hat sich auf ... Read more

$14.99 USD

SAN FRANCISCO Goldgräber, Blumenkinder, Nebelträume "Wenn du lebst, wirst du dich niemals in San Francisco langweilen. Wenn du nicht lebst, wird dich San Francisco wieder lebendig machen." William Saroyan San Francisco war immer schon etwas anders als andere amerikanische Städte. Freier, wilder, toleranter. Diese Stadt klingt auch anders. Der Schriftsteller und Abenteurer Joscha Remus hat sich auf
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