Helpful addresses & organizations; bibliography
Outdoor hiking guides & tips
- Hiking guide The ultimate beginner’s guide to hiking (by Jenny)
- Hiking tips Hiking tips for beginners (SafeStars)
- Hiking tips Outdoor hiking for beginners (AAA state of play)
- Hiking tips A nurses guide to first aid (Bradley University)
- Backpacking checklist What to pack for a backpacking trip
Equipment
- www.rei.com (REI – outdoor gear store, equipment and clothing for camping, hiking, …)
- www.yetiworld.com (YETI – sleeping bags and outdoor fashion)
- www.ospreypacks.com (OSPREY – backpacks, travel packs, adventure gear, …)
- www.wechsel-tents.de (WECHSEL – lightweight tents)
Organizations
- www.americanhiking.org (AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY – promotes and protects foot trails and the hiking experience)
- www.acacamps.org (AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION – ensure quality camp programs, lessons in community, character-building, skill-development, and healthy living)
- www.fguardians.org (FOREST GUARDIANS – see WILD EARTH GUARDIANS)
- www.iwla.org (IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA – common-sense approach toward protecting the natural heritage and improving outdoor recreation opportunities
- www.audubon.org (NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY – environmental conservancy organization
- www.nationalgeographic.com (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY – scientific and educational institution for geography, archaeology and natural science, promoting environmental and historical conservation and the study of world culture and history)
- www.nwf.org (NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION – conservation education and advocacy organization; seeking balanced common-sense solutions to environmental problems that work for wildlife and people)
- www.forestcouncil.org (NATIVE FOREST COUNCIL – advocates full preservation and protection of publicly owned land)
- www.naturesclassroom.org (NATURE’S CLASSROOM – environmental education and motivational learning, community awareness; residential programs for teachers and students)
- www.nature.org (THE NATURE CONSERVANCY – preserving plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive)
- www.sierraclub.org (SIERRA CLUB – oldest and largest environmental organization founded by John Muir; exploring and protecting wilderness, promoting responsible use of ecosystems and resources)
- www.wildearthguardians.org (WILD EARTH GUARDIANS – protects and restores wildlife, wild rivers, and wild places in the American West)
- www.wilderness.org (WILDERNESS SOCIETY – protecting America’s wilderness)
Local information / National Parks
- www.nps.gov (National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior)
- http://gorp.away.com (National Parks, Lots of travel resources)
- www.us-parks.com/nps.gov (National Parks, Travel guide)
- www.areaparks.com (National Parks, Information on all parks)
- www.desertusa.com (Desert USA, Most comprehensive deserts information site)
- www.californiadesert.gov (California Desert Managers Group, Agencies’ site)
- www.fs.fed.us (U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Forest Dervice homepage)
- www.death.valley.national-park.com (Death Valley, Visitors information)
- www.deathvalley.com (Death Valley, Daily informations)
- www.wmrs.edu (University of California, White Mountain research station)
- www.visitinglaketahoe.com (Lake Tahoe, Visitors Bureau homepage)
- www.surprisevalleychamber.com (Warner Mountains., Surprise Valley Chamber of commerce)
Media – environmental & travel magazines
- http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com (ADVENTURE MAGAZINE – adventure travel and ecotourism)
- www.adventuresportsjournal.com (ADVENTURE SPORTS MAGAZINE – inspiration for outdoor athletes)
- www.backpacker.com (BACKPACKER MAGAZINE – source for gear reviews, outdoor skills, information, and advice, and destinations for backpacking, camping, hiking, …)
- www.campinglife.com (WOODALL’S CAMPING LIFE MAGAZINE – articles about destinations, products and activities around camping)
- www.country-magazine.com (COUNTRY MAGAZINE – caters to those who live in or long for the country, covers North America’s most scenic and unspoiled places)
- www.emagazine.com (E. THE ENVIRONMENTAL MAGAZINE – information, news, resources about the environment)
- www.ruhooked.com (HOOKED ON THE OUTDOORS MAGAZINE – outdoor sports and gear)
- www.insideoutsidemag.com (INSIDE OUTSIDE MAGAZINE – articles about the four corners region)
- www.mensjournal.com (MEN’S JOURNAL – active lifestyle, focus on adventure, travel, equipment, sports, men’s things …)
- www.mountaingazette.com (MOUNTAIN GAZETTE MAGAZINE – articles about mountain travel, stories, photos, poetry)
- www.nationalgeographic.com (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE – articles about environment, animals and cultures)
- www.ottmagazine.com (ON THE TRAIL MAGAZINE – journal for historical trekkers, reenactors and students of living history)
- www.outdoorlife.com (OUTDOOR LIFE MAGAZINE – source for hunting and fishing adventure)
- www.outdoorphotographer.com (OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER MAGAZINE – outdoor photography and equipment)
- www.outside.away.com (OUTSIDE MAGAZINE – active lifestyle and adventure travel)
- www.nwf.org/rangerrick/ (RANGER RICK MAGAZINE – environmental issues for kids)
- www.wwmag.net (WILDERNESS WAY MAGAZINE – primitive skills, outdoor techniques, survival)
- www9round.com/articles/a-guide-to-hiking-basics (ONLINE GUIDE to hiking basics)
Media – local newspapers (north –> south)
- www.modocrecord.com (MODOC COUNTY RECORD – Cedarville, Ft.Bidwell, New Pine Creek)
- www.lassennews.com (LASSEN COUNTY TIMES – Susanville & Lassen Cy.)
- www.sierrasun.com (SIERRA SUN – North Tahoe & Truckee)
- www.theweeklymagazineonline.com (THE WEEKLY – North Tahoe, Squaw Vy. & Truckee site)
- www.tahoe.com (TAHOE WORLD – Lake Tahoe & Truckee site)
- www.tahoedailytribune.com (TAHOE DAILY TRIBUNE – South Lake Tahoe)
- www.mammothtimes.com (MAMMOTH TIMES – Mammoth Lakes newspaper & magazine)
- www.inyoregister.com (THE INYO REGISTER – Bishop & Inyo County)
- www.desertdispatch.com (DESERT DISPATCH – Barstow)
- www.mojave-desert-news.newslib.com (MOJAVE DESERT NEWS – articles from around the world focusing on Mojave Desert)
- www.thedesertstar.com (NEEDLES DESERT STAR – Needles, Laughlin & Colorado River)
- www.thedesertinde.com (THE DESERT INDEPENDENT – Colorado River desert basin & Blythe)
- www.paloverdevalleytimes.com (PALO VERDE VALLEY TIMES – Blythe & Quartzsite)
- www.latimes.com (LA TIMES – the newspaper for LA, CA and US)
- www.sfgate.com (SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE – SF & Sacramento newspaper)
Other resources
- Fore suggested literature go to Vintage Books
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