An environmental and cultural history of winter in the colonial Northeast, examining indigenous and settler knowledge of life in the cold.

The classic and gorgeous accounts of two legendary naturalists' journeys through summer and winter in the north country--in two new stand-alone paperback editions When Canoe Country and Snowshoe Country were first published, in 1938 and 1944, respectively, readers were charmed by their enchanting portrayal of the wilderness of northern Minnesota. Florence Page Jaques and her husband, Francis Lee Jaques, became celebrated champions of the Boundary Waters and its majestic environs. Now, these classic books are both back in print as paperback editions. A well-traveled New York sophisticate, Florence Page Jaques fell in love with northern Minnesota during her first trips to the region, and she recounted those early experiences in Canoe Country and Snowshoe Country. She writes of the excitement of traveling by foot, canoe, snowshoe, and dogsled. Weeks of solitude canoeing through the Boundary Waters are interrupted by encounters with the denizens of the north country. In these two volumes, her vivid stories are matched by her famous husband's spectacular drawings; Francis Lee Jaques captures the delicate power of Minnesota's seasons, from the cascading falls of summer to the frozen lakes of winter.

-- Oregon has experienced explosive growth in recreational snowshoeing over the past several years. Learn where to go and whenSnowshoe Routes: Oregon is the state's first complete guide to this increasingly popular sport. Routes range from beginner to bac

Comprehensive guide to snowshoes and snowshoeing in North America.

Winters in Central & Western New York can be long and snowy. Perfect weather for adventures on skis or snowshoes. Snow Trails shows where to go: -- close to home for a spontaneous outing when the snow flies -- or farther afield for a full day adventure to a new and exhilarating localeWith Snow Trails you can choose from over 80 mapped locations. Directions are given to winter parking areas and each trail is described by length and level of difficulty. You'll learn where to find groomed trails, seldom used trails for peace and quiet, or popular trails with added amenities such as warming huts, refreshments, restrooms, guided tours, and sleigh rides.