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A Walk in the Park

by Kevin Fedarko ...

Narrated by Kevin Fedarko ...

Unabridged

14 hours 40 min

*** Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature * Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, Air Mail, Smithsonian Magazine, and Financial Times“A triumph. Fedarko doesn’t describe awe; he induces it.” —The New York Times Book Review****“Passionate…memorable…life-affirming.” —The Wall Street ... Read more

$29.99 USD

*** Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature * Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, Air Mail, Smithsonian Magazine, and Financial Times“A triumph. Fedarko doesn’t describe awe; he induces it.” —The New York Times Book Review****“Passionate…memorable…life-affirming.” —The Wall Street
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Wild

From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Oprah's Book Club 2.0)

by Cheryl Strayed ...

Narrated by Bernadette Dunne ...

Unabridged

13 hours 2 min

Oprah's Book Club 2.0 selection.A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again.At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to ... Read more

$24.00 USD

Oprah's Book Club 2.0 selection.A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe—and built her back up again.At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to
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Coming into the Country

by John McPhee ...

Narrated by Nelson Runger ...

Unabridged

16 hours 8 min

Coming into the Country is an unforgettable account of Alaska and Alaskans. It is a rich tapestry of vivid characters, observed landscapes, and descriptive narrative, in three principal segments that deal, respectively, with a total wilderness, with urban Alaska, and with life in the remoteness of the bush.Readers of McPhee's earlier books will not be unprepared for his surprising shifts of scene ... Read more

$30.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Coming into the Country is an unforgettable account of Alaska and Alaskans. It is a rich tapestry of vivid characters, observed landscapes, and descriptive narrative, in three principal segments that deal, respectively, with a total wilderness, with urban Alaska, and with life in the remoteness of the bush.Readers of McPhee's earlier books will not be unprepared for his surprising shifts of scene
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Denali’s Howl

The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America’s Wildest Peak

by Andy Hall ...

Narrated by Jim Manchester ...

Unabridged

7 hours 22 min

Denali's Howl is the white-knuckle account of one of the most deadly climbing disasters of all time.In 1967, twelve young men attempted to climb Alaska's Mount McKinley—known to the locals as Denali—one of the most popular and deadly mountaineering destinations in the world. Only five survived.Journalist Andy Hall, son of the park superintendent at the time, investigates the tragedy. He spent ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Denali's Howl is the white-knuckle account of one of the most deadly climbing disasters of all time.In 1967, twelve young men attempted to climb Alaska's Mount McKinley—known to the locals as Denali—one of the most popular and deadly mountaineering destinations in the world. Only five survived.Journalist Andy Hall, son of the park superintendent at the time, investigates the tragedy. He spent
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The 10

A Memoir of Family and the Open Road

by E.A. Hanks ...

Narrated by E.A. Hanks ...

Unabridged

10 hours 15 min

From the Vanity Fair and New York Times contributor comes a “masterful blend of humor, heartache, and unforgettable landscapes” (Adrienne Brodeur, New York Times bestselling author of Wild Game) recounting the solo, cross-country road trip she made along the Ten across the American southwest on a mission to uncover both what harrowing violence may or may not have happened to her late mother, but ... Read more

$25.99 USD

From the Vanity Fair and New York Times contributor comes a “masterful blend of humor, heartache, and unforgettable landscapes” (Adrienne Brodeur, New York Times bestselling author of Wild Game) recounting the solo, cross-country road trip she made along the Ten across the American southwest on a mission to uncover both what harrowing violence may or may not have happened to her late mother, but
... Read more
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This Is Portland, 2nd Edition

The City You’ve Heard You Should Like

by Alexander Barrett, Andrew Dickson ...

Narrated by Alexander Barrett ...

Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

Captures the emotional experience of Portland, OregonA first-hand look at a city that people can’t seem to stop talking about. It’s a guidebook of sorts, but not to restaurants and sightseeing. Instead, Alexander Barrett is your friendly guide to the quirky characters and atmosphere of Portland, Oregon, and how fun, beautiful, and ridiculous it can be. With its approachable, often hilarious tone, ... Read more

$14.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Captures the emotional experience of Portland, OregonA first-hand look at a city that people can’t seem to stop talking about. It’s a guidebook of sorts, but not to restaurants and sightseeing. Instead, Alexander Barrett is your friendly guide to the quirky characters and atmosphere of Portland, Oregon, and how fun, beautiful, and ridiculous it can be. With its approachable, often hilarious tone,
... Read more
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The Oregon Trail

by Francis Parkman ...

Narrated by Robert Morris ...

Unabridged

12 hours 40 min

This is the classic account of Francis Parkman’s rugged trip over the eastern part of the Oregon Trail with his cousin Quincy Adams Shaw in the spring and summer of 1846. They left St. Louis by steamboat and traveled on horseback, in company with guides and occasionally other travelers. They encountered storms and buffalo hunts, meeting Indians, soldiers, sportsmen, and emigrants.The Oregon Trail ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is the classic account of Francis Parkman’s rugged trip over the eastern part of the Oregon Trail with his cousin Quincy Adams Shaw in the spring and summer of 1846. They left St. Louis by steamboat and traveled on horseback, in company with guides and occasionally other travelers. They encountered storms and buffalo hunts, meeting Indians, soldiers, sportsmen, and emigrants.The Oregon Trail
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William Stanek's Rocky Mountain

A Literary Field Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park

by The Editors of Our American National Parks ...

Series Audiobook 12 - Beautiful America 250th and Counting
Unabridged

4 hours 11 min

Rocky Mountain is a vertical park. A few miles of road can carry a traveler from meadow and ponderosa into subalpine forest and then above the trees, where wind, thinner air, cold, sun, and distance change the meaning of even a short walk. William Stanek's Rocky Mountain is built around that vertical truth. Moraine valleys, Bear Lake country, Glacier Gorge, historic roads, Trail Ridge, the ... Read more

$14.99 USD

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Rocky Mountain is a vertical park. A few miles of road can carry a traveler from meadow and ponderosa into subalpine forest and then above the trees, where wind, thinner air, cold, sun, and distance change the meaning of even a short walk. William Stanek's Rocky Mountain is built around that vertical truth. Moraine valleys, Bear Lake country, Glacier Gorge, historic roads, Trail Ridge, the
... Read more
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Idaho Adventures: Discovering the Gem State's Natural Beauty

by Joey Ortega ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 47 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a journey through Idaho, the Gem State, and uncover its unique charms and breathtaking landscapes. From exploring the alpine bliss of the Sawtooth Mountains to rafting the Snake River and relaxing in natural hot springs, Idaho offers a wealth of outdoor adventures. Dive into the state's rich history and culture, sample its culinary delights, ... Read more

$4.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a journey through Idaho, the Gem State, and uncover its unique charms and breathtaking landscapes. From exploring the alpine bliss of the Sawtooth Mountains to rafting the Snake River and relaxing in natural hot springs, Idaho offers a wealth of outdoor adventures. Dive into the state's rich history and culture, sample its culinary delights,
... Read more
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William Stanek's Mount Rainier

A Literary Field Guide to Mount Rainier National Park

by The Editors of Our American National Parks ...

Series Audiobook 16 - Beautiful America 250th and Counting
Unabridged

4 hours 4 min

Mount Rainier is never merely background. The mountain makes the world around it. Glaciers feed rivers. Snow determines access. Elevation compresses seasons. Clouds can hide a summit that dominates the landscape even when unseen. William Stanek's Mount Rainier helps readers understand the park through those relationships rather than through a race among viewpoints. Forest thresholds, waterfalls, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

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Mount Rainier is never merely background. The mountain makes the world around it. Glaciers feed rivers. Snow determines access. Elevation compresses seasons. Clouds can hide a summit that dominates the landscape even when unseen. William Stanek's Mount Rainier helps readers understand the park through those relationships rather than through a race among viewpoints. Forest thresholds, waterfalls,
... Read more
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William Stanek's Colorado & the Central Rockies

A Literary Field Guide to Colorado & the Central Rockies National Parks & Scenic Sites

by The Editors of Our American National Parks ...

Series Audiobook 7 - Beautiful America: National Parks & Scenic Journeys
Unabridged

4 hours 23 min

Colorado changes altitude faster than a traveler's expectations can adjust. Alpine tundra, continental divide, deep canyon, enormous dunes, dry plateau, ancient human landscapes, mountain towns, snow, sun, and long scenic roads occupy the same state without belonging to the same kind of day. William Stanek's Colorado & the Central Rockies turns that contrast into the organizing intelligence of the ... Read more

$14.99 USD

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Colorado changes altitude faster than a traveler's expectations can adjust. Alpine tundra, continental divide, deep canyon, enormous dunes, dry plateau, ancient human landscapes, mountain towns, snow, sun, and long scenic roads occupy the same state without belonging to the same kind of day. William Stanek's Colorado & the Central Rockies turns that contrast into the organizing intelligence of the
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North Shore Chronicles

Big-Wave Surfing in Hawaii

by Bruce Jenkins ...

Narrated by Tim Sinclair ...

Unabridged

6 hours 35 min

In this memorable account of 17 trips he made to Hawaii's North Shore starting in 1974, Bruce Jenkins, considered the Kerouac of surf writers, profiles the area's elite, the superstars who live to conquer Hawaii's deadliest waves. Here are the egoists, stylists, gladiators, and purists of the sport, from big-wave greats Darrick Doerner and Mark Foo to bodysurfer Mark Cunningham and bodyboarder ... Read more

$34.95 USD

In this memorable account of 17 trips he made to Hawaii's North Shore starting in 1974, Bruce Jenkins, considered the Kerouac of surf writers, profiles the area's elite, the superstars who live to conquer Hawaii's deadliest waves. Here are the egoists, stylists, gladiators, and purists of the sport, from big-wave greats Darrick Doerner and Mark Foo to bodysurfer Mark Cunningham and bodyboarder
... Read more
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Ghost Town Living

Mining for Purpose and Chasing Dreams at the Edge of Death Valley

by Brent Underwood ...

Narrated by Brent Underwood ...

Unabridged

7 hours 44 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A long-abandoned silver mine for sale sounded like an adventure too great to pass up, but it turned into much more—a calling, a community of millions, and hard-earned lessons about chasing impractical dreams.“Inspiring and meditative—the story of man vs nature and man vs himself.”—Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle is the WayThe siren ... Read more

$20.00 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A long-abandoned silver mine for sale sounded like an adventure too great to pass up, but it turned into much more—a calling, a community of millions, and hard-earned lessons about chasing impractical dreams.“Inspiring and meditative—the story of man vs nature and man vs himself.”—Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle is the WayThe siren
... Read more
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The Search for the Genuine

Nonfiction, 1970–2015

by Jim Harrison ...

Narrated by Traber Burns ...

Unabridged

12 hours 2 min

The first general nonfiction title in thirty years from a giant of American letters, The Search for the Genuine is a sparkling, definitive collection of Jim Harrison’s essays and journalism—some never before published.New York Times bestselling author Jim Harrison (1937–2016) was a writer with a poet’s economy of style and trencherman’s appetites and ribald humor.In The Search for the Genuine, a ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The first general nonfiction title in thirty years from a giant of American letters, The Search for the Genuine is a sparkling, definitive collection of Jim Harrison’s essays and journalism—some never before published.New York Times bestselling author Jim Harrison (1937–2016) was a writer with a poet’s economy of style and trencherman’s appetites and ribald humor.In The Search for the Genuine, a
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The Yosemite

by John Muir ...

Narrated by Don Gentry ...

Unabridged

5 hours 40 min

John Muir (1838 – 1914) was an influential naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, and advocate for the preservation of wilderness areas in the United States. In 1869, Muir travelled to California and spent a long time in the area that is now the Yosemite National Park. This narrative takes the form of a hiking guide filled with adventure. Muir was a master of description, providing ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

John Muir (1838 – 1914) was an influential naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, and advocate for the preservation of wilderness areas in the United States. In 1869, Muir travelled to California and spent a long time in the area that is now the Yosemite National Park. This narrative takes the form of a hiking guide filled with adventure. Muir was a master of description, providing
... Read more
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Land of Enchantment, The: Exploring New Mexico's Hidden Gems

by Claud Savage ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From the vibrant city of Albuquerque to the charming town of Taos, this guide takes you on a tour of the state's most iconic destinations and best-kept secrets. Chapter by chapter, you will delve into the rich history and vibrant culture of each region, from the ancient traditions of the Taos Pueblo to the otherworldly landscapes of White Sands ... Read more

$4.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From the vibrant city of Albuquerque to the charming town of Taos, this guide takes you on a tour of the state's most iconic destinations and best-kept secrets. Chapter by chapter, you will delve into the rich history and vibrant culture of each region, from the ancient traditions of the Taos Pueblo to the otherworldly landscapes of White Sands
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Bay Curious

Exploring the Hidden True Stories of the San Francisco Bay Area

by Olivia Allen-Price ...

Narrated by Olivia Allen-Price ...

Unabridged

6 hours 37 min

Curious about the San Francisco Bay Area? With explorations into unique local legends, interesting landmarks, and uncovered histories, Bay Curious is a fun, quirky guide to the secret stories of the Bay Area for visitors, newcomers, and California natives alike.Who was America's first and only Emperor? Why are there ships buried under the streets of San Francisco? Was the word "hella" really ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Curious about the San Francisco Bay Area? With explorations into unique local legends, interesting landmarks, and uncovered histories, Bay Curious is a fun, quirky guide to the secret stories of the Bay Area for visitors, newcomers, and California natives alike.Who was America's first and only Emperor? Why are there ships buried under the streets of San Francisco? Was the word "hella" really
... Read more
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Passage to Juneau

A Sea and Its Meanings

by Jonathan Raban ...

Narrated by Jonathan Raban ...

Abridged

3 hours 5 min

Acclaimed travel writer Jonathan Raban invites us aboard his boat, a floating cottage cluttered with books, curling manuscripts, and dead ballpoint pens. ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Acclaimed travel writer Jonathan Raban invites us aboard his boat, a floating cottage cluttered with books, curling manuscripts, and dead ballpoint pens.
... Read more
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Chasing Lights

by Gunnar Branson ...

Narrated by Gunnar Branson ...

Unabridged

6 hours 43 min

What happens after everything ends?On a heavy Chicago afternoon in June, with the world locked away by COVID quarantines, Gunnar Branson stood alone outside a garage. He watched his wife, college-aged daughter, and two cats drive away. A thirty-year marriage ended as he stood in the alley. Dark thunderheads loomed overhead, alternating with bursts of hot sun. A light breeze fluttered the linden ... Read more

$11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What happens after everything ends?On a heavy Chicago afternoon in June, with the world locked away by COVID quarantines, Gunnar Branson stood alone outside a garage. He watched his wife, college-aged daughter, and two cats drive away. A thirty-year marriage ended as he stood in the alley. Dark thunderheads loomed overhead, alternating with bursts of hot sun. A light breeze fluttered the linden
... Read more
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Dark Frontier

by Matthew Harffy ...

Narrated by Barnaby Edwards ...

Unabridged

15 hours 4 min

Bloomsbury presents Dark Frontier by Matthew Harffy, read by Barnaby Edwards.A thrilling historical western set in 1890s Oregon, from the author of the critically acclaimed Bernicia Chronicles. An English soldier turned policeman escapes to the American West for a new future, but life on the frontier proves far harder than he ever imagined...A man can flee from everything but his own nature ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Dark Frontier by Matthew Harffy, read by Barnaby Edwards.A thrilling historical western set in 1890s Oregon, from the author of the critically acclaimed Bernicia Chronicles. An English soldier turned policeman escapes to the American West for a new future, but life on the frontier proves far harder than he ever imagined...A man can flee from everything but his own nature
... Read more
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San Francisco

Wegwärts

by Joscha Remus ...

Narrated by Sylvester Groth, Ulrike C. Tscharre, Bodo Primus, Frauke Poolman, Hartmut Stanke, Tom Zahner, Philipp Schepmann, Bettina von Kollbeck ...

Unabridged

2 hours 39 min

SAN FRANCISCO Goldgräber, Blumenkinder, Nebelträume "Wenn du lebst, wirst du dich niemals in San Francisco langweilen. Wenn du nicht lebst, wird dich San Francisco wieder lebendig machen." William Saroyan San Francisco war immer schon etwas anders als andere amerikanische Städte. Freier, wilder, toleranter. Diese Stadt klingt auch anders. Der Schriftsteller und Abenteurer Joscha Remus hat sich auf ... Read more

$14.99 USD

SAN FRANCISCO Goldgräber, Blumenkinder, Nebelträume "Wenn du lebst, wirst du dich niemals in San Francisco langweilen. Wenn du nicht lebst, wird dich San Francisco wieder lebendig machen." William Saroyan San Francisco war immer schon etwas anders als andere amerikanische Städte. Freier, wilder, toleranter. Diese Stadt klingt auch anders. Der Schriftsteller und Abenteurer Joscha Remus hat sich auf
... Read more
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Walking on Ice

A memoir of life and love in the Alaskan wilderness

by Emma Stevens ...

Narrated by Emma Stevens ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Walking on Ice Memoir Trilogy
Unabridged

6 hours 57 min

Walking on Ice is the 1st book in a trilogy of memoirs which are part romance and part “girl’s own adventure”. The story begins in the warm climes of New Zealand in the South Pacific when an on-line friendship between an American & a New Zealander blossoms into romance, and concludes among the Eskimo in the wintry wilds of remote Alaska. For adventurous romantics and arm-chair travellers alike. ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Walking on Ice is the 1st book in a trilogy of memoirs which are part romance and part “girl’s own adventure”. The story begins in the warm climes of New Zealand in the South Pacific when an on-line friendship between an American & a New Zealander blossoms into romance, and concludes among the Eskimo in the wintry wilds of remote Alaska. For adventurous romantics and arm-chair travellers alike.
... Read more
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Detours Into the Paranormal

Canyon Country

by Denver Michaels ...

Narrated by Denver Michaels ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Detours Into the Paranormal
Unabridged

3 hours 9 min

Petroglyphs that depict dinosaurs and aliens. The Mogollon Monster. Earth-shattering cataclysms. Lake Monsters. Ancient cliff dwellings and pueblos. Route 66. A lost city in the Grand Canyon and much more!Join Denver Michaels as he travels through the canyon country of Utah and Arizona exploring these mysteries. ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Petroglyphs that depict dinosaurs and aliens. The Mogollon Monster. Earth-shattering cataclysms. Lake Monsters. Ancient cliff dwellings and pueblos. Route 66. A lost city in the Grand Canyon and much more!Join Denver Michaels as he travels through the canyon country of Utah and Arizona exploring these mysteries.
... Read more
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Travel to Maui - Guided Vacation Experience

by Joel Thielke ...

Narrated by Joel Thielke ...

Unabridged

2 hours 44 min

Need a vacation? Now you can walk the sandy, white beaches of Maui and enjoy the ultimate vacation experience without even leaving your home. Using Guided Vacation Experiences, you will experience the sound of the ocean waves, relax with a cool drink on the beach, and explore the waterfalls and other beautiful tropical sights of this Hawaiian island.This is the vacation that you can take any time ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Need a vacation? Now you can walk the sandy, white beaches of Maui and enjoy the ultimate vacation experience without even leaving your home. Using Guided Vacation Experiences, you will experience the sound of the ocean waves, relax with a cool drink on the beach, and explore the waterfalls and other beautiful tropical sights of this Hawaiian island.This is the vacation that you can take any time
... Read more

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