What could possibly go wrong on a trip to a wholesome location like a national or state park? Probably more than you can imagine! Some fun books have been written about humor in the Great Outdoors, and along with a smile, maybe you'll pick up some tips to help avoid ending up in someone's future book!
This lens by a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America shares information about several that you may enjoy. You'll find a place below to add your own favorites in this category.
Recommended links
- Hey Ranger!
Two books by a 30-year veteran park ranger take a look at the lighter side of outdoor miscues, and at life as a ranger. This is fun, family friendly reading that everyone from seasoned outdoorsmen to armchair travelers will enjoy.
Hey Ranger! True Tales of Humor and Misadventure from America's National Parks was one of the small number of books chosen by Barnes and Noble for their 2006 Father's Day Gift Guide and been on Amazon.com best-seller lists for over 130 straight weeks - and still counting!
The sequel, Hey Ranger 2: More True Tales of Humor and Misadventure from the Great Outdoors was released in May, 2007 and was a selection for the 2007 Father's Day Gift Guide by Barnes and Noble.
Click on the above link for more information about either book, or you can order them from Amazon.com from the links provided below.
Here are some outdoor humor books available from Amazon.com
Hey Ranger!: True Tales of Humor & Misadventure from America's National Parks
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 12/11/2009) 
Hey Ranger 2: More True Tales of Humor and Misadventure from the Great Outdoors (No. 2)
The sequel to the best-selling "Hey Ranger" was released in May, 2007.
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 12/11/2009)
Lost in My Own Backyard: A Walk in Yellowstone National Park (Crown Journeys)
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 12/11/2009)
Travels with Charley in Search of America
Amazon Price: $8.00 (as of 12/11/2009)
The Polar Bear Waltz and Other Moments of Epic Silliness: Comic Classics from Outside Magazine's "Parting Shots" (Outside Books)
Amazon Price: $7.91 (as of 12/11/2009)
Didn't find one you liked in the above list?
Take A Hike, Snoopy!
Amazon Price: (as of 12/11/2009)
Camping's Little Book of Wisdom: 379 Indispensable Bits of Camp Lore and Humor (Little Book of Wisdom Series)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/11/2009)
They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? (Owlet Book)
Amazon Price: $10.08 (as of 12/11/2009)
What's your favorite outdoor humor book?
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