National Get Outdoors Day: Books for Teens

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 28, 2026
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The book of outdoor games : 50+ unplugged activities for kids & families
Philpott, Emily
Paper Book
Keeping your kids entertained and active just became a lot easier with over 50 unplugged activities in The Book of Outdoor Games. 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...
The hidden seasons : a calendar of nature's clues : learn to see the microseasons hidden within each day
Gooley, Tristan
Paper Book
We all notice the flowers of spring, longer days of summer, colors of autumn, and snowfalls of winter. But have you observed the way that water tends to run clearest in June? Did you know that at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, you can find Sirius due south in the night sky? And have...
Inuunira : my story of survival
Koonoo, Brian
Paper Book
Kirkus Best Teen & YA Nonfiction of 2022 "An unforgettable physical and emotional journey." --★ Kirkus, STARRED review In this harrowing survival story, Brian Koonoo takes off on a hunting trip in Canada's Arctic. After his snowmobile breaks down, his GPS loses signal, and his...
Lucha of the night forest
Mejia, Tehlor Kay
Paper Book
An edge-of-your-seat fantasy about a girl who will do anything to protect her sister--even if it means striking a dangerous bargain. Dark forces, forgotten magic, and a heart-stopping queer romance make this young adult novel a must-read. A scorned god. A mysterious...
Making practical backyard projects in wood : beautiful things to make in a weekend, including ready-to-use plans & patterns
Paper Book
Never run out of backyard DIY woodworking projects when you have a copy of Making Practical Backyard Projects in Wood: Plans and Patterns for Better Outdoor Living! Featuring contributions from a veritable all-star team of DIY experts from Alan and Gill Bridgewater to woodworking teacher Bill...
Outdoor gourmet : recipes to bring your love of good food to the campsite, the backyard, and beyond
Donovan, Robin
Paper Book
Bring great eating to the great outdoors with more than 100 delicious recipes you can cook at your campsite--but will want to keep making at home! Toss the trail mix, leave the hot dogs at home, and plan a totally new approach to outdoor eating. With these easy-to-follow recipes,...
States of adventure : 30 outdoor adventure stories about finding yourself by getting lost : climb, ski, hike, bike, paddle
Cahall, Fitz
Paper Book
Immerse yourself in 30 stories that will inspire you to pack a rucksack, head outside and push yourself to new heights. From completing the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route in a wheelchair bike to swapping the city for vanlife in Yosemite, States of Adventure promises a...
The Forest Grimm : a novel
Purdie, Kathryn
Paper Book
"A luminous fairy tale, sharp as teeth and full of heart. I devoured every word of this magical tale." --Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows. In the dark heart of the Forest Grimm, lurks the Wolf, an omen of...
Wild girls : how the outdoors shaped the women who challenged a nation
Miles, Tiya
Paper Book
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A Publishers Weekly and New York Public Library Best Book of 2023 An award-winning historian shows how girls who found self-understanding in the natural world became women who changed America. Harriet...

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