Outdoor Activity Books & Cookbooks

In this book, Richard explores the world of Pie Iron cooking with recipes covering all makes and models from round and square to double. From homemade Tuna Burgers to Cuban Sandwiches, if you can fit it between two slices of bread, you can bet that Richard has tried it. Beyond just sandwiches and pies, the author shows the incredibly versatility and imagination of Pie Iron cooking with unique recipes such as Falafel and Pesto Calzone. Our best selling book, this title has proven sell through at retail and makes a perfect tie-in with your Pie Iron merchandising.

As an avid backpacker and fisherman, author Brad Probst has spent many nights under the stars and around the flickering glow of the campfire. If this book is evidence of his experience, most of those nights were also spent cooking classic campfire cuisine and telling jokes and stories to anyone within shouting distance. Campfire Cooking ~ achieved with ease…with a gourmet touch presents outdoor cooking in a witty, fun style with recipes that reflect the author’s western heritage. Includes recipes such as Trapper Jim’s Goulash, Bandito Burritos and Mountain Fried Macaroni.

This handy book serves as a straight-forward introduction to backpacking. Written from the standpoint that backpacking does not have to be an expensive or tech intensive activity to be enjoyable, the author Jeff Probst offers all kinds of commonsense and clever insights on hitting the trail. Includes information on what/how to pack, safety, camp etiquette and more.

A lifetime of family camping has made Richard quite the campfire chef. In Pioneer Camp Cooking, he collects his hints, tips, recipes and advice on how to cook and enjoy cooking around a campfire. Chapters cover cooking with traditional griddles as well as unique tools and cookware such as grill baskets and hot dog forks. Each recipe use basic ingredients with limited prep work to make satisfying meals without involving too much effort that would take the fun out of campfire cooking. Some of the recipes include, Tamale Corn Pie, Breakfest Pizza & Skillet-Fried Cookies.

Written by an early childhood educator, Butterflies, Leaves & Bumblebees is designed as a parents guide to process oriented activities for preschool children. While focused on campsite oriented experiences, most of the activities use commonly found objects and can be conducted in a local park, on a day hike or even in the backyard. This book will provide hours of creative learning and fun for the preschooler and help introduce him/her to the exciting world of nature and the outdoors.

#2017 Outdoor Explorers ~ an activity book for the young camper
By Ann Marie Bond
64 pgs, 5½” x 8½”
UPC 0-29794-20178-3
ISBN 0-9755059-5-5

This book offers engaging & fun activities for children to do around the campground, park or backyard. Using simple found and household objects such as tree branches, rocks and paper cups, kids will find lots of creative ways to explore and learn about the outdoor environment around them. Activities can be done by the children themselves or as group activities with their brothers, sisters, friends or parents. Written by early childhood educator and mother, Ann Marie Bond.

#2018 The Campground Companion ~ activity handbook for young adults
By Ann Marie Bond
64 pgs, 5½” x 8½”
UPC 0-29794-20189-9
ISBN 0-9755059-6-3

Filled with so many thought provoking projects, engaging experiments and activities, young adults will want to have The Campground Companion by their side at all times while roughing it on the family vacation. The author, Ann Marie Bond, wrote the book for boys and girls age 9 to early teens. Some of the activities include Word Searches, Map Making, Story Starters, Scavenger Hunts, Star Gazing, Animal Facts and Journal Writing. A nice aspect of the book is that many of the activities do not need to be done outside so it’s perfect for the rainy day stuck in the cabin or RV.

#2019 110 Ways To Have Fun ~ travel games & activities for kids
by Richard O’Russa
64 pgs, 5½” x 8½”
UPC 0-29794-20192-9
ISBN 0-9755059-7-1

In the age of game boys and portable dvd players, 110 Ways To Have Fun is a refreshingly low tech book which will give the kids plenty to do while sitting in the back of the car on vacation. As a father and grandpa, Richard O’Russa knows a thing or two about keeping kids calm on a road trip. The accumulation of experience has resulted in this fun book full of games, activities and brainteasers. A great title for the family camping department.

Logs & Journals
16 outdoor activity specific journals and log books makes it easy to jot down notes & the what/when and wheres. 4¼" x 5½" size makes it easy to pack in a tackle box, day pack or pocket.

Case packs are 12 each.
Journals & Logs are available in single units, but there is a significant price break if you buy 12 each of 1 title or in mixed titles of 32 pieces total.

P32 Journal Assortment
Contains 2 of each title or make your own assortment of 32 books.
Ships at the case pack price.

#2041
Camper's
Log & Journal
64 pgs, 4¼" x 5½"
upc 0-29794-20418-0

#2045
Hunting
Log & Journal
64 pgs, 4¼" x 5½"
upc 0-29794-20453-1

#2051
Birdwatcher's
Journal & Log
64 pgs, 4¼" x 5½"
upc 0-29794-20516-3

#2055
Vacation
Journal & Log
64 pgs, 4¼" x 5½"
upc 0-29794-20551-4