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The site for waterfall guide books on the Southeast US. New trails and updates plus photographs.
http://www.waterfallwalks.com/

Sells software to plan routes and calculate times, distances, and height gains. Offers a downloadable trial version.
http://www.trailmate.net

For adventure travelers seeking hiking and biking trails from Tahoe to Yosemite, from San Francisco to Marin, and on Kauai, Maui, and the big island of Hawaii. Includes reviews, photos and order information.
http://trailblazertravelbooks.com

Falcon Publishing offers hiking titles to every region of the country. Our hiking guides cover states, national parks, USDA Forest Service wilderness areas, and other pristine areas in the United States.
http://www.falconbooks.com

Guide books for the Finger Lakes (NY), and Rochester, NY area. Our books also cover backpacking on the Bruce Trail, Ont, CAN.
http://www.footprintpress.com

Comprehensive walking guides and photographs in the UK. Glorious full colour detailed photographs, comprehensive guides and resources for many walks in the UK including the Lake District, Lancashire, Yorkshire Dales, Derbyshire Peak District, Scotland and Wales.
http://www.virtualwalker.com

Includes a colour contour trail map, photos, tide guide information, and FAQs.
http://www.genio.net/pallas

Purchase and update information on Hawaii hiking guide books
http://www.hgea.org/~lmasu

Custom Maps for Hunting and Fishing
http://www.campmaps.com

The prepared backpacker doesn't leave home with out a copy of The 2 oz. Backpacker or with out first reading Pleasure Packing. Find out why! Also, discover the fun of day hiking.
http://www.robertwoodbooks.com/more_books.html

Travel information designed for adventurers on a limited budget
http://www.onabootstring.com

Described as "a gripping read" and "a rousing tale of emotional triumph" by Publishers Weekly, Walking Home tells the story of Kelly Winters's Appalachian Trail hike.
http://www.geocities.com/walkinghome2001/

Book written by a Mt. Whitney veteran hiker who made her first summit at the age of 49.
http://www.mtwhitneyoneday.com/

Catalogue of books with a selection of Great Britain's walks and hikes to download
http://www.grey-stone.co.uk

Your independent guide to the tracks, paths and byways of the North of England. Trailblazer has been researching, writing, printing and selling quality books since 1993.
http://www.trailblazerbooks.co.uk

Publishes more than 200 outdoor books and maps offering information on national parks and outdoor activities.
http://www.wildernesspress.com/

Publisher and distributor of California hiking guides
http://www.boredfeet.com/

Site provides photos and maps (some free, some require membership) from a series of published guides to secluded waterfalls, hidden pools remote two-person tubs. Graphics-heavy.
http://www.running-water.com

Features scanned image. Topographic map includes elevation contours.
http://www.tsc.com/~bobp/mmsfhtm.html

Publisher of guidebooks and adventure narratives on outdoor recreation, including mountaineering, hiking, trekking and paddling. Includes online catalog and order information.
http://www.mountaineersbooks.org

Generates an html page showing a 360 degree view of all mountain peaks from any location (currently North America only). Enter latitude/longitude or zip code to view mountain peaks and summits.
http://www.mountainpeaks.net

Produces interactive multimedia walking guides on CDs for popular destinations, including Tenerife and Mallorca. Guides include videos, photographs, slide shows, printable maps and walking descriptions. Includes titles and order information. [English and Norwegian]
http://www.explore-interactive.com

Supplies books, guides and maps on Britain's scenic walks, treks and trails. Includes catalog and order information.
http://www.walking-books.com/index.html

Home of Shepherd Canyon Books. Focuses on backpacking, Camino de Santiago, John Muir Trail and women's adventures. Includes catalog and order information.
http://www.backpack45.com/

Includes scans of topographic maps of park located in Hollywood, California.
http://edhiker.home.comcast.net/gpmap.html

Series of pocket sized books written by Geoff Brooks. Describes walks in the Howardian Hills, North Yorkshire, England. Includes order information.
http://howardianhillswalks.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/

Three books prepared and updated periodically by a non-profit society dedicated to providing information to the public about parks and trails on Vancouver Island.
http://www.hikingtrailsbooks.com/

Explore travel, hiking, and climbing adventures in the great outdoors, including visiting the highest elevation of every state. Includes book catalog and order information.
http://www.highpointadventures.com/

Sells maps and climbing guides for Mount Rainier, Washington used for hiking and mountaineering. Includes FAQs.
http://mtrainiermaps.com