Sports & Recreation

Urban Waters, Wild Catch!
Explore the unexpected with Urban Fly Fishing Dallas-Fort Worth, your ultimate guide to hidden fishing streams in the heart of the bustling Metroplex. Suitable for all skill levels, this guidebook reveals secret, fish-abundant creeks that you would swear are nowhere near a city. From quick outing to day-long excursion, find accessible, scenic spots for unforgettable angling experiences, all easily accessible from a dog park, a paved trail, or a green space provided by the city—along with free parking! Led by local expert Greg DeMars, wade into DFW’s unsung natural treasures for unique fly fishing adventures—right around the corner.

What’s inside:

• More than 70 parking and access points on 17 streams and ponds
  
• Five sections, each covering a different area of the Metroplex
  
• Detailed maps and descriptions
  
• More than 300 color photographs, including close-ups of the key sport fish available
  
• How to read the water to catch more fish
• The most effective fly patterns and detailed tying instructions
  
• How to enjoy the springtime white bass run
  
• When and where to catch trout in north Texas
  
• Local fly shops, guides, clubs, and groups
  
• History, culture, and fascinating fishing facts about Dallas-Fort Worth
  
• Angler-friendly hangouts, brewpubs, and restaurants

Reno: A Base Camp for All Seasons
Ideally positioned between the spectacular peaks and lakes of California’s Sierra Nevadas and the vast and varied Great Basin of Nevada, Reno is an unparalleled hub for exploring the natural beauty and grandeur this region offers. The area’s four-season climate combined with year-round sun guarantees that every day can be a great day to go exploring.

Discover the dramatic scenery and diverse terrain of ten distinct geographical regions with 101 hikes—all within no more than an hour’s drive from downtown Reno. Enjoy a trail through snowbanks or amble along a sandy path. Traverse sage-covered hillsides or walk through meadows of wildflowers. Stroll along peaceful creeks or ascend to craggy cliffs and mountaintops. With Christopher and Elizabeth Barile as your guides and Reno as your base camp, you’ll find your perfect adventure, whether you have a few hours to spend or time for an all-day trek.

History, geology, flora, and fauna for each hike

Best hikes for each season, and where to enjoy spring wildflowers, fall foliage, and more

Ratings for trail conditions, difficulty, and suitability for children

Detailed driving directions to trailheads and info about parking

Regional maps showing all trailheads in each chapter; route and elevation map for each hike

Best hikes for kids, teens, and adults with limited ability

Elevation gains, mileage, average hiking times, and even calculated caloric burn!

Hikes by interest: waterfalls, rock scrambling, bird watching, petroglyphs, wild horses, and many more

How to prepare & what to take

101 great hikes to choose from!

Bayou City: An Angler’s Paradise

The fourth-largest city in the U.S. has a secret hiding in plain sight: All that water means it’s a fabulous place for fly fishing. Travel no further than to the city’s “concrete flats” to stalk carp with Houston’s iconic skyline as a backdrop. Just outside the metro area, wade in the secluded spring-fed waters of the Pineywoods to find spotted bass, largemouth bass, and a variety of panfish. Launch a canoe or kayak in nearby lakes and backwaters to search for gar and bowfin. Add some adventure with a trip to Village Creek, a fascinating biozone where bass and catfish thrive along with four varieties of carnivorous plants and 35 species of orchids. With Fly Fishing Houston & Southeastern Texas as your guide, discover the rewards for anglers this unique region offers, from inside the city limits to the countryside beyond.

• 38 detailed on-the-water descriptions of "wades" located on 12 unique streams and waterways
  
• Descriptions of access points for paddles in local lakes 
  
• Suggestions for creating personalized fly boxes for southeastern Texas
  
• More than 300 color photographs, including close-ups of the key sport fish available
  
• QR codes supplying GPS coordinates for optimal parking for each wade location
• Recommendations for the best gear to get started fly fishing
  
• Angler-friendly breweries and fly shops
  
• Local history, info, and events
  
• Insider tips for sneaking up on fish
  
• An overview of current water use regulations in the Houston area and how anglers can help keep streams, creeks, bayous, and even ditches available to fly fishing enthusiasts

 Silver Medalist, Outdoor Adventure Guides, 2023 National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA).

It may be a “best-kept secret,” but central Texas has some of the best fly fishing in America. With Texas native and fly fishing expert Aaron Reed as your guide, enjoy dozens of wades and paddles, all within easy reach of Austin.

Discover secluded spring creeks braced by soaring limestone cliffs. Wade in broad pools dotted with lily pads and stands of water willow. Paddle deep, slow rivers. Easy-to-follow narrative, detailed maps, and gorgeous color photographs make it easy to “Go fishing now!” even if you have only a few hours to spare.

There’s something for every angler in central Texas. Visit the nation’s southernmost trout fishery on the Canyon Lake tailwaters. Catch more than half a dozen species in a single day, including native Guadalupe bass and the only cichlid native to the United States. Fly Fishing Austin and Central Texas is your passport to the challenges and rewards of angling in this unique and beautiful region.

A look inside:

49 detailed on-the-water route descriptions to 12 featured streams

More than 100 legal access points on 19 creeks and rivers

Full-color maps showing stream access points

More than 300 full-color photographs

Dozens of local angler-friendly hangouts

Local and natural history from dinosaurs to current events

Descriptions of common flora and fauna found in the area

Comprehensive Texas river law primer

Tips for taking kids fishing.

Advice for selecting rods, reels, and line for local conditions and species

Local fly shops and guide services

The mysterious story of Round Rock’s “Hairy Man”

Where to find and how to catch trophy rainbow trout

Winner of the 2020 National Outdoor Book Award

And much, much more!

Situated in the heart of the magnificent Southwest, Las Vegas is surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes.

Within easy reach are five national parks, including Zion, Grand Canyon, and Death Valley. Dozens of state parks, regional preserves, recreation areas, and public lands offer amazing variety, from sand dunes and salt flats to alpine meadows, waterfalls, and ancient forests. Unique plant and animal life as well as archaeology, paleontology, and fascinating Wild West history are all waiting to be discovered in this region, making Las Vegas an ideal basecamp: Hikers can enjoy solitude and unspoiled wilderness by day and world-class urban amenities by night. Base Camp Las Vegas includes 101 of the best hiking destinations within hours of Las Vegas. The author has hiked each of the 101 featured routes more than once, and she describes each in detail, including route, elevations, terrain, flora & fauna, and historical details. She notes the best season for enjoying each one, what to wear, and what to take along. She describes any hazards or inconveniences that hikers might encounter and rates the difficulty of each hike from easy to strenuous. She's also included an easy-reference guide to the top five hikes in a variety of categories including birdwatching, stargazing, wildflowers, wetlands, kid and teen favorites, most strenuous, and most remote. Base Camp Las Vegas tells hikers where and when to go--and also how to prepare--to enjoy the best trails this unparalleled region has to offer.