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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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!

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100 Hikes of a Lifetime U.S.A.: The Country's Ultimate Scenic Trails
Pearson, Stephanie
Paper Book
From a bucket list trek on the Pacific Crest Trail to a day hike up Virginia's Old Rag, discover the best hikes across the United States to add to your bucket list. In this sequel to the best-selling 100 Hikes of a Lifetime, discover the best trails, day hikes, and...
The hidden seasons : a calendar of nature's clues : learn to see the microseasons hidden within each day
Gooley, Tristan
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 acolyte....
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
From completing the Great Divide Mountain Bike route in a wheelchair bike, to swapping the city for vanlife in Yosemite, these 30 stories will inspire you to pack a rucksack, head outside, and push yourself. The campfire tale is ubiquitous in mountain culture. As long as we've...
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
Harriet Tubman, forced to labor outdoors on a Maryland plantation, learned from the land a terrain for escape. Louisa May Alcott ran wild, eluding gendered expectations in New England. The Indigenous women's basketball team from Fort Shaw, Montana, recaptured a sense of pride in physical prowess...
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