The Falcon Guide to Van Life

The Falcon Guide to Van Life

Author: Roxy and Ben Dawson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1493059084

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This essential guidebook for anyone looking to hit the road, from the weekend warriors to the full-time nomads, combines practical information, inspirational photography, and engaging stories of travel and adventure. It helps the reader transition past the 9-5 to the nomadic lifestyle, and then guide them to the best vistas, hikes, and adventures in the country. Get the inside scoop on building out a van, from insulation to plumbing, building a budget, and staying safe and well on the road. Inside you'll find 5 Suggested Road Trip Itineraries complete with maps, highlights, and stop information: Denver, Colorado to Whitefish, Montana Moab, Utah to Yosemite National Park, California Seattle, Washington to San Francisco, California Shenandoah National Park, Virginia to Charleston, South Carolina Millinocket, Maine to Deep Creek Lake, Maryland The van guide to National Parks: Northeast Shenandoah National Park (Virginia) Southeast Congaree National Park (South Carolina) Great Smoky Mountains National Park (North Carolina and Tennessee) Midwest Badlands National Park (South Dakota) Wind Cave National Park (South Dakota) West Yellowstone National Park (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming) Yosemite National Park (California) Redwoods State and National Park (California) Southwest Canyonlands National Park (Utah) Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona) Zion National Park (Utah) Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Colorado) Northwest Glacier National Park Olympic National Park


Van Life

Van Life

Author:

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal

Published: 2017-10-10

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 0316556467

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With hundreds of funky vehicles, awe-inspiring landscapes, and cleverly designed interiors in tiny spaces, Van Life is perfect for anyone who dreams about living on the open road. More and more people of all generations--from millennials to baby boomers--are taking a break from conventional life for the freedom, tranquility, and adventure of being on the road and living in a converted vintage truck, camper, or van. One of these van-dwellers, Foster Huntington, created the #vanlife hashtag as he chronicled his adventures of living in a van and driving it across the country. He tapped into a community of like-minded individuals looking to explore nature at their own pace and live a debt-free lifestyle. Van Life showcases the best crowd-sources photographs from Foster's social media accounts--many of which have never been posted or seen before. Organized into sections like Volkswagen vans, American vans, converted vans, school buses, and more, the selection of photos includes shots of the unique vehicles and the beautiful locations they've been parked. From stunning beaches to dramatic mountains and picturesque forests, and with fully designed interiors with kitchens and sleeping quarters, this stunning array of life-on-the-road-possibilities might just be enough to get you to pack up your things and hit the highway. Also included are informative and topical interviews with solo travelers, couples, and families who are living this new American dream.


The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

Author: Matt Kracht

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2019-04-02

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1452177392

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National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift


The Van Life Cookbook

The Van Life Cookbook

Author: Susan Marque

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-03-29

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1646043154

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A collection of road-trip ready recipes developed for making in tiny kitchens and for one to two people.


Falcon Wild

Falcon Wild

Author: Terry Lynn Johnson

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 163289601X

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An action-packed, contemporary novel about surviving in the wilderness. Thirteen-year-old Karma is desperate to become a certified falconer. At her dad's bird education center, she helps give demonstrations to guests and can fly the birds. But when her favorite rescued falcon, Stark, hurts Karma, her parents insist that they return the bird to its previous owner--in Canada. On the way to bring Stark back, a car accident in the middle of nowhere leaves Karma's dad trapped, and it's up to Karma to find a way to rescue him and her younger brother. When Karma loses her way trying to get help, she crosses paths with Cooper, a troubled teenaged boy. Lost for three days, the two figure out how to survive, and Karma teaches Stark to hunt like an actual bird of prey. Karma may be closer than she thinks to becoming a real falconer and having a real friend.


Hiking Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest

Hiking Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest

Author: Evie Litton

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-08-15

Total Pages: 634

ISBN-13: 1493013386

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Descriptions of more than 80 scenic hikes to or starting at more than 140 hot springs in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.


My Life, Starring Dara Falcon

My Life, Starring Dara Falcon

Author: Ann Beattie

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2015-07-15

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 1101971258

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In her latest novel, the author of Another You combines intensely realistic description and an effortless command of mood to examine the treacherous difference between love and fascination--between what we know about other people and what we think we know. Dara Falcon is someone other people think they know. Charismatic and theatrical, she has no sooner arrived in a New England town than she is wreaking havoc in the lives of her new friend Jean and her family. As Ann Beattie follows Dara's antics, she braids subplots and vibrant characters into a work that is compassionate, tartly funny, and teeming with life.


Weird Hikes

Weird Hikes

Author: Art Bernstein

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 0762768592

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Art Bernstein offers sixteen engaging stories of strange-but-true events that occurred while he was hiking.


Van Build

Van Build

Author: Ben and Georgia Raffi

Publisher:

Published: 2020-07-15

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13:

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Build your dream van. Jumping into van life and living in a home on wheels doesn't mean you need to give up comfort or modernity. This book will guide you through every step, from choosing a van, to designing the layout, to plumbing and electrical systems, to self-building your new dream home -- all in as little as 21 days.- Zero Experience Required. We built our dream van with zero prior experience! Before the build, we had desk jobs -- and had never even touched many of the tools we used.- 220 pages of details. We cover every step of the process with charts, lists, photos, and descriptions to help you design and build your own campervan or motorhome from scratch. - Save Money & Time. We spent 9 months planning for our build, scouring an overwhelming number of articles and videos for the best and most useful information. This book will save you months of research, and help you make fewer mistakes.


How to Live the Dream

How to Live the Dream

Author: Kristine Hudson

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-29

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781735025308

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If you've always wanted to live a wild and free life on the road but have no idea how to get started, read on? Are you bored with living in the city, going to work, and never seeing anything outside your house or office? Do you feel like the walls are closing in on you? Do you finally want to say "goodbye" to the city streets and "hello" to the open road? If so, then we're here to help. Van Life is a lifestyle associated with freedom. With four wheels on the road at all times, you can go anywhere and do anything. If you've considered walking away from it all to join the legions of van dwellers, let us lend a helping hand.Everywhere on social media, you see breathtaking pictures of converted vans. These people who have launched themselves into van living with complete success. They seem to live the ultimate dream of freedom, rebellion, and careless, peaceful existence. Are you ready to join them? Here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover:?Whether van life is right for you - a look into balancing the reality with the dream?Creating an environment of health and wellness no matter where you go?How to choose your new home? and how to make it a haven on wheels?How to prepare for life on the road?How to plan your new lifestyle and secrets to transitioning to road life?Storage solutions to maximize your space?Planning a budget ...and much, much more!