New Outdoor Books from Keen Communications

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New books from Wilderness Press, Menasha Ridge Press, and Clerisy Press

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To order books or for more information about any of our titles, please contact your PGWRepresentative, Mike Jones (mike or (503) 344-4683), or Kara Pelicano (kara or (859) 815-7205).

***A complete PDF of our 2013 catalog can be viewed HERE***

315.jpgBeginning July 2013, The Unofficial Guides will be the fourth imprint of Keen Communications in an acquisition from Google.

Read the full press release HERE.

June 2013 releases

Hiking & Backpacking Big Sur: Your complete guide to the trails of Big Sur, Ventana H&B Big SurWilderness, and Silver Peak Wilderness, 2nd Edition

by Analise Elliot Heid

ISBN: 9780899977270

Retail: $19.95

On 74 diverse trips, Hiking & Backpacking Big Sur takes readers throughout this dramatic land and seascape. Trails include popular destinations such as Sykes Hot Springs and Andrew Molera and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Parks, as well as gems such as the impressive Salmon Creek Falls and the remote Ventana Double Cone. Day hikes and longer backpacking routes are included with precise details on trails, facilities, directions, difficulty, elevation, water sources, and more. Also included are easy-to-read topographic maps and a helpful guide to services along Highway 1.

May 2013 releases

Trails of the Angeles: 100 Hikes in the San Gabriels, 9th Edition 308.jpg

by John W. Robinson, with Doug Christiansen

ISBN: 9780899977140

Retail: $18.95

This ninth edition of the essential guide to the San Gabriels has been revised and updated to reflect recent trail changes. It now includes a four-color, fold-out topographic map, detailed trip descriptions noting the distance, difficulty, and ideal season, and also points out the highlights of the trail. All new wilderness areas and any trail changes resulting from natural disasters have been included.

310.jpg60 Hikes within 60 Miles: New York City, 3rd Edition

by Christopher & Catherine Brooks

ISBN: 9780897327145

Retail: $18.95

This newly revised and updated third edition includes Northern New Jersey, Southwestern Connecticut, and Western Long Island–all hikes within a 60-mile radius of New York City. In addition to the practical Key-At-a-Glance information, included are many new, inspiring hikes, detailed directions to trailheads, new, crisp GPS-based maps and elevation profiles, and great new nature photography. With hikes ranging in distance and difficulty level, finding a hike to suit each readers’ needs is an easy endeavor.

Who's that with charlieWho’s That with Charlie? Lessons Learned and Friends I’ve Made Along the Way

by Charles S. Mechem, Jr., introduction by Neil Armstrong

ISBN: 9781578605323

Retail: $23.95

Across six decades of leading companies and motivating individuals, Charlie Mechem has always led with his heart and found diamonds in the rough. From very humble beginnings in Nelsonville, OH, his earnest efforts endeared him to thousands. Readers will get a chance to relive memorable moments in LPGA history, as well as revisit local lore on a grand scale. Although he’d never say it, Charlie is the tops and this book reveals why and how he won the hearts and minds of so many.

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Keen Communitcations (aka Wilderness Press) is workign to get people outdoors with several new books.

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New books from Wilderness Press, Menasha Ridge Press, and Clerisy PressTo order books or for more information about any of our titles, please contact your PGW Representative, Mike Jones (mike or (503) 344-4683), or Kara Pelicano (kara or (859) 815-7205).***A complete PDF of our 2013 catalog can be viewed HERE***

February 2013 releases

Walking Baltimore

Walking Baltimore: An Insider’s Guide to 33 Historic Neighborhoods, Waterfront Districts, and Hidden Treasures in Charm City

by Evan Balkan

ISBN: 978-0899977010

Retail: $18.95

Longtime resident Evan Balkan leads you on 33 self-guided tours from Fells Point to the Inner Harbor, Mount Vernon to Mount Washington, and all the diverse neighborhoods in between. This book will show locals and visitors alike how and why Baltimore was an essential player in the country’s early history and continues to be influential today. With history, culture, architectural trivia, and tips on where to dine and shop, readers will soak up all Charm City has to offer.

January 2013 releases

Five-Star Trails Louisville & Southern Indiana: Your Guide to the Area’s Most Beautiful 5-Star LouisvilleHikes

by Valerie Askren

ISBN: 978-0897326254

Retail: $15.95

This detailed guide covers 37 of the region’s best trails, from easy strolls along Louisville’s many paved trails to treks through serene woods and longer hikes traversing densely wooded hills, all providing a broad spectrum of the varied landscape of Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Included are GPS-based trail maps and elevation profiles, detailed directions to trailheads, and ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children.

5-Star Raleigh

Five-Star Trails Raleigh & Durham: Your Guide to the Area’s Most Beautiful Hikes

by Joshua Kinser

ISBN: 978-0897329538

Retail: $15.95

This detailed guide covers 31 of the region’s best trails, from urban strolls to educational forest treks to longer adventures near lakes, creeks, and mountains, providing a broad spectrum of the varied landscape of central North Carolina and its plentiful wildlife. Included are GPS-based trail maps and elevation profiles, detailed directions to trailheads, and ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children.

November 2012 releases

Best Tent Camping: Colorado, 5th Edition

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by Kim Lipker and Johnny Molloy

ISBN: 978-0897329903

Retail: $15.95

In this new 5th edition, Lipker and Molloy have updated 50 campgrounds in five distinct Colorado regions. Included are detailed maps, driving directions and GPS coordinates, ratings for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, quiet, safety and security, and cleanliness, and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of operation, and facilities. This guidebook is handy even after readers arrive at your perfect campsite.

Hiking the Gorge

Hiking Kentucky’s Red River Gorge: Your Definitive Guide to the Jewel of the Southeast

by Sean Patrick Hill

ISBN: 978-0897329613

Retail: $15.95

This is the only definitive guide to trails in one of the Southeast’s most famous regions. Including the Red River Gorge Geological Area, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, and Clifty Wilderness, this book showcases 25 of the best hikes in the area. Without this book, readers might miss the hidden hiking treasures offered in the Gorge. This guide includes GPS-based trail maps and elevation profiles, detailed directions to trailheads, and ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children.

Wild Cincinnati: Animals, reptiles, insects, and plants to watch out for at home, at the Wild Cincypark,

and in the woods

by F. Lynne Bachleda

ISBN: 978-1578605170

Retail: $15.95

This definitive reference book will help keep readers and their families safe from the creatures that bite, sting, attack, or just plain irritate, in and around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. It will also help readers identify the local flora and fauna and help them understand how these potentially dangerous critters breed, where they live, and how they defend themselves. With a blend of humor and serious advice, author Bachleda dispels fears of these critters and plants. Knowledge, not fear, is the best line of defense. Armed with this guide, readers will feel confident and safe, whether they’re camping, visiting a local park, or enjoying time together at home.

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