Wednesday, April 7, 2010 as of 11:14 AM ET
A field guide for beaches, a road trip guide and a couple of books for city-dwellers looking to get outdoors with kids offer inspiration and information for planning adventures this season.
—National Geographic's "Field Guide to the Water's Edge" ($22) is a handy reference for anyone who's ever wondered about shorebirds, seashells, plants and other curiosities found on beaches, shorelines and river banks. The book is co-authored by Stephen Leatherman, also known as "Dr. Beach," who issues an annual list of America's "best beaches" each Memorial Day, using criteria such as water quality. The book includes a list of 35 of the best North American water's edge destinations, with top beaches culled from Leatherman's annual list, plus his choices for top 10 river sites and top five Great Lakes beaches. The Great Lakes beaches on the list are Bayfield Main Beach on Lake Huron in Ontario; Oak Street Beach, Lake Michigan, in Chicago; Presque Isle State Park, Lake Erie, in Pennsylvania; and two ...
National Geographic highlights species' decline
Casey Anderson from National Geographic’s 'America The Wild' brings in two bear cubs
Preview of Nat Geo's 'Expedition Wild'
National Geographic documentary features never-before-seen home movies
Tips from the 'King of the Pickpockets'
Hunt for cocaine being smuggled underwater from Colombia
Champion body boarder killed by great white
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Alan speaks with author Robert Draper about the battles between Tea Party Republicans and veteran GOP lawmakers.
Power Player of the Week: Dr. Suzan Murray is chief veterinarian of the National Zoo
A team of mountaineers are making a historic trek top of Mount Everest via the notorious West Ridge -- and for the first time ever, the entire expedition will be bro...
An African elephant has killed a zookeeper caring for her at the New Zealand zoo where the animal was retired after performing in circuses for decades.Police officer...
The Boy Scouts of America is trying to recruit a new generation of kids to join its troops with high-energy, high-tech activities that include thrill-inducing zip li...
Col. Greg Gadson tells his inspirational story
Greg Gadson on new film, military career
Col. Greg Gadson discusses his new role in the movie 'Battleship'
Nat Geo Wild gets up close and personal with elusive animals
Nat Geo's candid interview with George W. Bush as he reflects on the events of 9/11.
New National Geographic show focuses on apocalypse preparation
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