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Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway: The Ultimate Travel Guide to America's Most Popular Scenic Roadway (Regional Hiking Series)
by Randy JohnsonThere has never been a better time to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway! This updated edition of Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway is ideal for anyone who uses the Parkway as a portal to the Southern Appalachian experience. It includes the best trails in the national forests, state parks, and private preserves that line the 469-mile roadway—from the southern end of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina—making it a single-volume solution for the serious explorer, whether on foot or by car.Look inside to find:Hikes suited to every ability, from 0.1-mile nature walks to 13-mile backpacks, with options for longer treksAccurate directions to both popular and less-traveled trailsUp-to-date trail descriptions and detailed trail mapsDifficulty ratings and elevation gain for each hikeMileage log for the entire Parkway and a guide to wildflowersTips for zero-impact hiking, trail etiquette, and hiking with kids
Hiking the Catskills: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hikes (Regional Hiking Series)
by Randi Minetor Stacey FreedHiking the Catskills provides everything hikers need to plan day hikes in the Catskill region of New York State: a five-county area west of the Hudson River that includes parts of Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Sullivan and Ulster counties. This guide selects 40 hikes from the best among the Catskills&’ famous peaks above 3,500 feet, as well as more moderate trails to backcountry waterfalls, easier trails to some of the area&’s most spectacular viewpoints, and rail trails that provide access to fragrant woodlands and unusual geological wonders. This book provides a separate, full-color, detailed map for each hike—making it different from books by the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountain Clubs—and waypoint-by-waypoint directions to guide readers along trails with confidence. Color photos and descriptions of the history, natural wonders, and special features of each hike help readers choose the best hikes for their personal interests and skill levels. In a region largely abandoned by tourists and just now seeing renewed interest from visitors, Hiking the Catskills provides the guidance readers need to plan exciting trips into the mountains. This book leads them to the ridges, notches, and cloves that inspired a uniquely American landscape painting style, the vistas that drew thousands of vacationers here throughout the twentieth century, and the peaks that challenge the most rugged explorers. It&’s time to rediscover the Catskills, one of New York&’s most fascinating natural areas.
Hiking the Columbia River Gorge: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Russ SchneiderThis guide describes a wide range of hikes in the Columbia River Gorge, from easy to very strenuous, accessible and remote. Detailed trail descriptions and mileages, suggestions on how to get the most from your hike (points of interest along the way, and some history and natural history of the area as well). Also included is information on how to find many of the Gorge&’s waterfalls, for people who enjoy seeking those out. For backpackers, it has not only good route descriptions, but suggestions on hike variations and where the best campsites are located. Also included are recommendations for hiking to the best viewpoints in the gorge.
Hiking the Endless Mountains
by Jeff Mitchell• 78 hikes, including 4 backpacking trails • Updated and expanded edition with several newly blazed trails • Paths to scenic vistas, waterfalls, and natural wonders • Detailed maps and first-hand descriptions of each hike • Color photos of the region's remarkable beauty • Essential information on duration, distance, difficulty, elevation, and highlights along the way
Hiking the Four Corners: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by JD Tanner Emily Ressler-TannerHiking the Four Corners offers day hikes and is encouraged for visitors, locals looking for fun challenges, and families wanting to hike together. Every hike includes prominent landmarks, GPS coordinates and waypoints, detailed hike descriptions and maps, and easy-to-find trailhead directions, along with excellent full-color photos portraying the amazing scenery that makes up the Four Corners. This guide includes everything from serene high plains desert hikes in New Mexico and Arizona to trails that take hikers back through time as they reach the ancient ruins in the Utah canyons. Hikers will be directed to popular Colorado 14,000 foot peaks and less known hidden treasures in northwest New Mexico.Look inside to find: • Mile-by-mile directional cues • Difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasons • Invaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgrounds • Full-color photos throughout
Hiking the Grand Canyon: A Detailed Guide to More Than 100 Trails (A\sierra Club Books Publication Ser.)
by John AnnerinoPerfect for first-time visitors, day hikers, and seasoned canyoneers alike, expert hiker John Annerino’s Hiking the Grand Canyon is one of the most user-friendly and comprehensive guides to America’s premier natural wonder and UNESCO World heritage Site. Fold-out map of Grand Canyon Trails Color photographs and historical black and white photos Vignettes of the Canyon’s Native Peoples, explorers, and trail blazers Environment, geology, life zones, natural history, and sacred landmarks Preparation, training, clothing, gear, food, maps, hazards, and precautions Camping, lodging, guided trips, permits, and resourcesFeaturing detailed, authoritative descriptions of more than one hundred of the Canyon’s best trails, from easier day hikes perfect for beginners to more rigorous, rim-to-river and cross-canyon treks.
Hiking the Green Mountains: A Guide to 40 of the Region's Best Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Lisa Ballard Mark AikenDREAM IT Hiking the Green Mountains features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 40 easy-to-follow trails that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region&’s history.PLAN IT This guideprovides the latest information to plan a customized trip:Classics and lesser-known hikesPhotos and maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS coordinatesInsightful hike overviews and details on distance, difficulty, canine compatibility, and moreDO IT A combination of scenic geologic features and a healthy stewardship for the natural world has led to lots of great hiking trails in the Green Mountains, and this guide describes many hikes found within the area.Find hikes suited to every abilityExperience the thrill of exploring nature away from the crowdsDiscover dramatic natural features, spectacular views, and more
Hiking the Gulf Coast: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Joe CuhajHiking the Gulf Coast highlights the 40 best hikes in the &“Third Coast&” region, from easy to more moderate and difficult. The book spans Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Complete with full-color and maps throughout, this is a must-have hiking guide to the area.
Hiking the Hawaiian Islands: A Guide To 71 of the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures (State Hiking Guides Series)
by Suzanne SwedoCovering forty of the best hikes on the Hawaiian Islands, this revised and updated guide offers something for every hiker—from easy nature walks to strenuous day hikes. Each featured hike includes a route description; at-a-glance data such as distance and difficulty level; thorough directions to the trailhead; directional cues; and a detailed, accurate trail map.Inside you&’ll find full-color photos and maps; information on approximate hiking times, canine compatibility, and fees and permits required; and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, and area wildlife.
Hiking the North Cascades: A Guide to More Than 100 Great Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Erik MolvarMile-by-mile descriptions and maps for more than 100 hikes eliminate the guesswork of hiking in this mountain paradise east of Puget Sound. From short day hikes to long backpack expeditions, Hiking the North Cascades is a passport to one of the most beautiful mountain areas in North America.
Hiking the San Francisco Bay Area: A Guide to the Bay Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Linda HamiltonLace up your boots and sample forty of the finest trails the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. This guide covers every corner of this beautiful and diverse region, leading you to roaring waterfalls and wind-whipped mountaintops, verdant forests and wildflower-covered meadows. See majestic redwoods in the nature lover's cathedral in Muir woods, watch for whales along Lighthouse Trail at Point Reyes National Seashore, or wander through military history in The Presidio. Veteran hiker and Bay Area native Linda Hamilton will introduce you to these trails and many more.
Hiking the Sierra Nevada: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Barry ParrThoroughly updated and revised, this four-season guide features 146 of the best hikes from every quarter of the range, geared to differing levels of skill and experience, and includes 38 honorable mention hikes.
Hiking the Sierra Nevada: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Barry ParrThoroughly updated and revised, this four-season guide features over 100 of the best hikes from every quarter of the Sierra Nevada range, geared to differing levels of skill and experience. From foothill to desert, deep canyon to alpine mountaintop, author Barry Parr has compiled a list of fantastic hikes that illustrate the entirety of the range. This is one of the most comprehensive hiking guides to the Gold Country.
Hiking the West Coast of Vancouver Island
by Tim LeademThe rugged west coast of Vancouver Island offers some of the most spectacular and storied hiking in the Pacific Northwest. Home to the world-famous West Coast Trail, once a lifeline for marooned sailors and still among the most breath-taking yet demanding hikes on the continent, the island's western shores also feature lesser-known coastal trails for all abilities. From the tidal pools and pocket beaches of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail to the craggy surf-swept shores of Shushartie Bay and the North Coast Trail, the ten areas covered in this volume will give you a taste of the region's best hiking terrain.This third, fully updated and expanded edition, delivers the detailed trail descriptions, insider tips and clear two-colour maps that hikers have come to rely on plus two entirely new sections on the wild and challenging North Coast Trail extension from Cape Scott and the remote and rarely visited Tatchu coastal hike on the Rugged Peninsula. Less-experienced hikers may enjoy the Juan de Fuca Trail, a southern extension of the West Coast Trail from Port Renfrew to Jordan River, or the trails through the stunning old-growth forest of Carmanah-Walbran Provincial Park. For day trippers, there's the Wild Pacific Trail, a northern extension of the West Coast Trail that begins in Ucluelet and heads north over headlands and white sand beaches toward Long Beach and Tofino. And for those who prefer more remote hiking, the northern part of the island offers the rugged Nootka Trail, described by Backpacker magazine as a wild, historic and beautiful trail, or the boardwalk at Cape Scott, where black bears share the windswept beaches with kayakers and the ghosts of shipwrecked crews.From planning the trip, to getting to and from the trailheads, to choosing the most scenic campsites, this is an indispensable guide for the thousands of hikers who use the West Coast Trail each year and for those who will want to use its alternatives.
Hiking the White Mountains: A Guide to New Hampshire's Best Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Lisa BallardSee Hiking the White Mountains, Second Edition for all the most updated hike info! Whether you're taking in a 360-degree view mountaintop view, a dramatic waterfall, or a pristine pond, this book takes readers on thirty-nine of the best hikes in New Hampshire's White Mountains, some well-known and others off the beaten path.
Hiking the White Mountains: A Guide to New Hampshire's Best Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
by Lisa BallardFully updated and revised, Hiking the White Mountains, Second Edition, is the must-have insider's guide to the very best peaks in New England. Whether you're taking in a 360-degree view mountaintop view, a dramatic waterfall, or a pristine pond, this book takes readers on thirty-nine of the best hikes in New Hampshire's White Mountains, some well-known and others off the beaten path.Inside you'll find:- Popular and lesser-known hikes - Full-color photos and maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS- Hike overviews detailing distance, elevation, canine compatibility, and more
Hiking through History Colorado: Exploring the Centennial State's Past by Trail (Hiking Through History)
by Robert HurstFrom historic landmarks to early settlement sites and more, this book is the perfect companion for any hiker with an interest in history. Make no mistake—this is a hiking book first and foremost, complete with rich photos and detailed maps, but with added extras and sidebars detailing enough historical information to satisfy every curiosity along the way.
Hiking through History New England: Exploring the Region's Past by Trail (Hiking Through History)
by Johnny MolloyWhether you're a curious tourist or a local history buff, this guide contains all the tools you'll need to explore New England's history on your hikes. Each of the 40 featured hikes comes with helpful maps and directions, as well as a carefully researched impression of the trail, and a comprehensive guide to the area's natural and human history.
Hiking through History New York: Exploring the Empire State's Past by Trail from Youngstown to Montauk (Hiking Through History)
by Randi MinetorIn Hiking through History New York, you can hike through the forest planted on orders from President Franklin Roosevelt and follow the swath cut by the 20th century&’s strongest and most influential First Lady. Or you can traverse the Minisink Battleground, a shady natural area once erupted in battle between British, Iroquois, and American troops. Or explore Fort Niagara and walk along lookout points that French soldiers occupied as far back as the 1600s.Hiking through History New York profiles forty hikes, going beyond stating miles and directions for each hike to include rich descriptions of the history underfoot. Whether you&’re a curious tourist or a local history buff, this is a comprehensive guidebook to the area&’s natural and human history.
Hiking through History Pennsylvania: Exploring the State's Past by Trail
by Bob FryeIn Hiking through History Pennsylvania, you can hike where George Washington suffered his first humiliating defeat as a military commander as well as the grounds where, over the course of a winter, he molded what would become a victorious army. Or you can walk the battlefield that not only turned the tide of the Civil War, but spawned one of the most famous speeches in American history. Or walk where the world&’s first commercial oil well was drilled. There&’s all that and more to explore. Hiking Through History Pennsylvania profiles 40 hikes focusing on the state&’s military, industrial, natural and conservation history. Tragedies, some intentional, some not, are explored, too. Whether you&’re a curious tourist or a local history buff, this is a comprehensive guidebook to the area&’s natural and human history.
Hiking through History San Francisco Bay Area: Exploring the Region's Past by Trail (Hiking Through History)
by Tracy SalcedoImagine hiking along a wooded trail near San Francisco and stumbling upon the stone foundation of a crumbled building, the wooden slats of the walls caved in, the ironwork of the hinges still dangling on the burned out door. This discovery piques your interest—what is this? What&’s its significance? How can you find out? Enter Hiking through History San Francisco Bay Area: Exploring the Region's Past by Trail. Make no mistake—this is a hiking book first and foremost, complete with rich photos and detailed maps, but with added extras and sidebars detailing enough historical information to satisfy every curiosity along the way.
Hiking through History Washington: Exploring the Evergreen State's Past by Trail (Hiking Through History)
by Nathan Barnes Jeremy BarnesA beautiful, full-color guidebook to more than 40 of the best hikes following the history of the state of Washington.
Hiking to History: A Guide to Off-Road New Mexico Historic Sites
by Robert JulyanWith more than 13,000 years of human habitation, New Mexico offers a wealth of historic sites located on vast tracts of land well off the beaten path. As author Robert Julyan observes, not much history has been made from a speeding car, and locations that have to be reached on foot are almost always less altered by parking lots, visitor centers, roadways, or traffic noise. Written for both outdoor enthusiasts and vicarious travelers, Hiking to History describes the historical significance behind these publically accessible sites and includes GPS coordinates to enable readers to find each place. Ranging from the state&’s principal Civil War battlefield at Glorieta to the dirt road where a broken wagon wheel led two young artists to settle in Taos in 1898, the scenes provide an up-close experience of the state&’s remarkable past.
Hiking with Kids Connecticut: 45 Great Hikes for Families
by Sarah E. O'HareHiking with Kids Connecticut is a guide to 45 amazing hikes for families with children that feature some of the best, yet family friendly, hiking areas in the state. Each hike chapter features color photos and a map of the hiking area. All the basic information—from trailhead GPS to best times to go to fees and contacts—will be there, along with trail descriptions geared directly for the kids.
Hiking with Kids New England: 50 Great Hikes for Families
by Sarah LamagnaNew England has a lot to offer so it&’s no surprise that it&’s one of the top outdoor tourist destinations in the country. It sees many people traversing its land each year, and many are there specifically seeking outdoor adventure. And, with families spearheading the need to get outdoors with their little ones, there are places a-plenty for exploring with littles of all ages. Whether you live here or are simply traveling through, Hiking with Kids New England offers up new and exciting adventures for parents and their elementary school-age kids alike.Organized around location, for ease of knocking out all of those &“bucket list&” places, the book features 40-50 easily accessible day hike locations, with each hike featuring a color photo and a map. As is standard with FalconGuides, all the basic information—from trailhead GPS to best times to go to fees and contacts—will be there, along with trail descriptions geared directly for the kids. The book&’s handy &“Best Hikes For&” chart in the beginning will identify the best hikes for water features, historic geographic features, views, cool flora/fauna, and more. Hiking with Kids New England will keep its young participants engaged with tips on cool scavenger hunts; how to identify various animals, bird calls, and more; fun facts about the history of the land; and more.