National Get Outdoors Day: Books for Adults

National Get Outdoors Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in June. Grab one of these great books to inspire your outdoor adventures this summer!

Updated May 31, 2024
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15 minutes outside : 365 ways to get out of the house and connect with your kids
Cohen, Rebecca P.
Paper Book
In just 15 minutes your kids can be unplugged from their screens and outside on an adventure, all thanks to the ultimate parenting resource to help you connect with your kids and get out of the house! A creative collection of activities for families, Fifteen Minutes Outside is filled with 365 days...
The ultimate book of scavenger hunts : 42 outdoor adventures to conquer with your family
Tornio, Stacy
Paper Book
It's hard to resist a scavenger hunt. Give kids a list of things to find, and they naturally want to turn it into a game and start checking things off. Add in an outdoor and nature twist, and the game is elevated to a whole new level--and what an amazing opportunity to engage kids and families with...
The family guide to outdoor adventures : 30 wilderness activities to enjoy nature together!
Stewart, Creek
Paper Book
Explore and experience nature with your kids with these 30 fun and educational family activities dedicated to spending more time outside. Less screen, more green! In the world of smartphones, tablets, and online learning, the need for children to engage with nature...
Minnesota adventure weekends : your guide to the best outdoor getaways
Moravec, Jeff
Paper Book
Plan a weekend of hiking, cycling, climbing, and paddling! Whether you're a novice or an experienced adventurer, you'll find a variety of outdoor pursuits to enjoy in Minnesota--from camping along the North Shore to canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to biking...
Wild + free nature : 25 outdoor adventures for kids to explore, discover, and awaken their curiosity
Arment, Ainsley
Paper Book
The companion to The Call of the Wild + Free: styled in the lush aesthetic of the Wild + Free brand, a four-color book offering outdoor activities and essays, that parents, educators, and caregivers can use to inspire their children. Wild and Free Nature is a beautiful, four...
The book of outdoor games : 50+ unplugged activities for kids & families
Philpott, Emily
Paper Book
Encourage your kids to get outside for hours of fun. Build outdoor forts, create obstacle courses, or try out new jump rope games. Kids will enjoy throwbacks to old classics like Red Light, Green Light, dodgeball, Capture the Flag, Freeze Tag, Monkey in the Middle, and more. With...
Best easy bike rides Minneapolis and Saint Paul
Johnson, Steve
Paper Book
Minneapolis and Saint Paul has an abundance of bike paths, roads, parks, and trails that provide a wonderful cycling experience for the entire family. Best Easy Bike Rides Minneapolis and Saint Paul includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty-one easy-to-follow rides. Look inside for:...
Outward Bound Canoeing Handbook
Molloy, Johnny
Paper Book
Outward Bound Backcountry Cooking is a handy resource on the fundamentals of great trail food, including information about food preparation and storage, cooking tips for different weather, keeping food fresh, and planning and packing meals plus recipes
How to raise a wild child : the art and science of falling in love with nature
Sampson, Scott D.
Paper Book
From the beloved host of PBS Kids'Dinosaur Train, an easy-to-use guide for parents, teachers, and others looking to foster a strong connection between children and nature, complete with engaging activities, troubleshooting advice, and much more American...
Wildflowers of Minnesota Field Guide
Tekiela, Stan
Paper Book
Learn to identify wildflowers in Minnesota with this handy field guide, organized by color. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through...
Lake Superior Agates field guide
Lynch, Dan R.
Paper Book
Beginner or expert, this is your guide to Lake Superior Agates. The book features four pages of photos and facts for every type of agate found in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and southern Ontario. The easy-to-use format means you'll quickly find what you need to know and where to look, while...
Minneapolis and St. Paul
Baur, Joe
Paper Book
Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike, paddle, or bike ride? Best Outdoor Adventures Near Minneapolis and St. Paul details forty of the best hikes, paddles, and bike routes within an hour's drive of the Twin Cities area, perfect for the urban dweller and suburbanite who may...
Walking Twin Cities: 35 Tours Exploring Parks, Landmarks, Neighborhoods, and Cultural Centers of Minneapolis and St. Paul
Day, Holly
Paper Book
Get to Know the Most Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul Grab your walking shoes and become an urban adventurer. Holly Day and Sherman Wick guide you through 35 unique walking tours in this comprehensive guidebook. Explore the urban epicenter of the Upper...
DIY backyard games : 13 projects to make for weekend family fun
Pastoor, Colleen
Paper Book
Invite friends and family over and head outside for a backyard game night! Perfect for barbecues, stay-cations, family reunions, block parties, and more, DIY Backyard Games offers 12 step-by-step easy woodworking and DIY projects to make your own lawn games! Approachable for anyone to...

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