Overview

Discover wilderness as nature intended the pristine places on our beautiful planet that still remain untouched by human hands. Explore the rugged mountains, clear waters and dense forests of the great outdoors, from the Himalayas to the Rockies, from icy fjord and to desert plateau and everything between. Including information on the best trails and trips to take around the globe, and inspirational quotes from explorers, conservationists and writers, this bitesize book will help wanderers of all walking speeds reconnect with the wonderful world outside their windows. SAMPLE FACT: Blaze: When wanderlusting in the wilderness, and lost, look to the trees to help you find a path. A blaze is a coloured marker, usually painted or nailed to a tree. It helps guide hikers when a trail becomes difficult to follow or makes an abrupt turn.

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Author:   Orange Hippo! ,  Orange Hippo!
Publisher:   Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:   OH
Dimensions:   Width: 11.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 14.00cm
Weight:   0.240kg
ISBN:  

9781800691896

ISBN 10:   1800691890
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   31 March 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Walk on the Wild Side: It's time to pack your bag, pop on your walking boots and open the front door. A whole world of wilderness awaits. Only one question remains: where on earth are we going? Heaven on Earth: Wilderness is more than just a place you can go for a nice walk; it's a state of mind. It's a place where you can leave your troubles behind and see the world as Mother Nature intended. If there is a heaven, we'll find it here on Earth. The Great Outdoors: Out among the wilderness is where the wild things roam. From creatures great and small to trees wide and tall, and everything in between. It's all here: oceans, deserts, space, forests and wide-open lands that run free as far as the eye can see. Wide Open Space: What is wilderness? Can you define something so divine? Like all the best things, wilderness is the stuff of make believe, full of inspiring facts and stats, quotes and notes, that'll make your world spin. Blazing Trails: From humans to animals, organisms to insects, every single living creature on Earth owes everything it is to the wilderness from which it sprang. Here's how to get your boots on, pack the snacks and take a giant leap into wilderness today. Into the Wild: Welcome to the end of the trail. Thanks for coming. But the journey into wilderness is never over. Wilderness is wherever you want it to be so find it where you are.

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