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 28, 2026
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National Geographic National Parks Cookbook: Dishes Inspired by America's Great Outdoors
Elder, Nina
Paper Book
Find 100 recipes inspired by the lodges, restaurants, and ingredients of America's 63 national parks in this delicious and easy-to-use cookbook. From Acadia National Park's historic popovers-first served in the 1890s-to Grand Teton's comforting chili, this collection tells the story...
Lonely Planet Women Travel Solo: 30 Inspiring Stories of Adventure, Curiosity and the Power of Self-Discovery
Planet, Lonely
Paper Book
"These trailblazers hand over both coverage and itinerary" ― Oprah Daily "Invaluable for any woman considering travelling on her own" ― New Zealand Booklovers "Shines a light on the empowering nature of exploring...
Where the deer and the antelope play : the pastoral observations of one ignorant American who loves to walk outside
Offerman, Nick
Paper Book
In July 2019, Nick took a hiking trip to Glacier National Park with his friends Jeff Tweedy and George Saunders. The trip, and the conversations between the three men, began a study and exploration of both the American West and its National Parks that addresses so many of the important issues that...
The river's daughter : a memoir
Crocker, Bridget
Paper Book
Shortlisted for the Reading in the West Book Award A vivid and propulsive memoir about finding courage and meaning in a life outdoors, by a world-class whitewater rafting guide. After Bridget Crocker's parents' volatile divorce, she moved with her mother from...
The bushcraft essentials field guide : the basics you need to pack, know, and do to survive in the wild
Canterbury, Dave
Paper Book
Learn everything you need to know about outdoor survival so you can make it through any situation from top bushcraft expert and New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury. For years, Dave Canterbury has been teaching outdoor enthusiasts how to survive in the wild,...
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...
Good nature : why seeing, smelling, hearing, and touching plants is good for our health
Willis, K. J.
Paper Book
A Next Big Idea Club must-read selection! An Amazon Editor's Pick for Best Nonfiction Book! A ground-breaking investigation into newly discovered evidence showing that remarkable things happen to our bodies and our minds when our senses connect with the...

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