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Book SynopsisStep out of your car and into adventure! Minnesota’s North Shore is a paradise of trails, waterways, and scenic beauty. It’s meant to be explored. No one knows this better than local author and outdoors enthusiast Katie Berg. She has hiked, biked, and paddled her way through the entire region. Now, she’s sharing the best trips with you. If your idea of fun involves hiking boots, bicycles, or kayaks, grab this guidebook and gear up! You’ll be introduced to more than 40 options for outdoor adventure. From pedaling one of the Midwest’s top-rated bike parks at Spirit Mountain to paddling along the shoreline of the Lake Superior Water Trail, experience the adventures that this unparalleled region has to offer. Each featured outing includes maps, full-color photographs, driving directions, and a detailed description, so you know what to expect on every trip. Plus, if you seek extreme adventure, this guidebook includes bonus destinations for climbing and scuba diving. With North Shore Adventures at your fingertips, you’ll always know what to do and where to do it!Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments Hiking Introduction Jay Cooke State Park Minnesota Point Superior Hiking Trail: Magney-Snively to Ely’s Peak Loop Gooseberry Falls State Park Superior Hiking Trail: Split Rock River Loop Superior Hiking Trail: Bean & Bear Lakes Loop Tettegouche State Park: Tettegouche Lakes Superior Hiking Trail: Section 13 Temperance River State Park Superior Hiking Trail: Oberg Mountain Superior Hiking Trail: Carlton Peak Superior National Forest: Divide Lake Judge C.R. Magney State Park/Superior Hiking Trail; Devil’s Kettle & Brule River Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: Eagle Mountain Gunflint Trail: Magnetic Rock Trail Gunflint Trail to Border Route Trail: Caribou Rock Trail Grand Portage State Park: Middle Falls Biking Introduction Jay Cooke State Park Spirit Mountain Chester Park Enger Park Hartley Nature Center Lester Park Mission Creek Piedmont and Brewer’s Park Britton Peak/Sugarbush Ski Area (Tofte) Pincushion Mountain (Grand Marais) Climbing Introduction City of Duluth: The Alternative Living Cave (ALC) Tettegouche State Park: Shovel Point Tettegouche State Park: Palisade Head Sawmill Dome (located near the Superior Hiking Trail) Paddling Introduction St. Louis River Estuary Duluth Harbor Brighton Beach & Kitchi Gammi Park McQuade Small Craft Harbor Split Rock Lighthouse Tettegouche State Park Lake Superior State Water Trail Diving Introduction Madeira Shipwreck Hesper Shipwreck at Silver Bay Lake Ore-Be-Gone Isle Royale National Park Shipwrecks The Best of the North Shore About the Author

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Book SynopsisStep out of your car and into adventure!Minnesota’s North Shore is a paradise of trails, waterways, and scenic beauty. It’s meant to be explored. No one knows this better than local author and outdoors enthusiast Katie Berg. She has hiked, biked, and paddled her way through the entire region. Now, she’s sharing her secrets with you. If your idea of fun involves hiking boots, bicycles, or kayaks, grab this guidebook and gear up! You’ll be introduced to more than 40 options for outdoor adventure. From pedaling one of the Midwest’s top-rated bike parks at Spirit Mountain to paddling along the shoreline of the Lake Superior Water Trail, experience the best that this unparalleled region has to offer. Each featured outing includes maps, full-color photographs, driving directions, and a detailed description, so you know what to expect on every trip. Plus, if you seek extreme adventure, this comprehensive guidebook includes bonus destinations for climbing and scuba diving. With North Shore Adventures at your fingertips, you’ll always know what to do and where to do it.Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Book Description of Minnesota’s North Shore Cultural/Sociological History Geology History Plants and Animals Insects and Cautions General History of the North Shore Places to Eat, Sleep, and What to Do On Your Rest Days Hiking the North Shore Intro to Hiking Information on the Overall Area Local Resources for Info/Gear For the Beginner Special Gear What to Bring Hiking Vocab For Everyone Conditions Info & Safety Advice Camping Along the SHT Leave No Trace Notes on Parking and Permits The Trails Jay Cooke State Park Minnesota Point Superior Hiking Trail - Magney-Snively to Ely’s Peak Loop Gooseberry Falls State Park Superior Hiking Trail- Split Rock River Loop Superior Hiking Trail - Bean & Bear Lakes Loop Tettagouche State Park - Tettegouche Lakes Superior Hiking Trail - Section 13 Temperance River State Park Superior Hiking Trail - Oberg Mountain Superior Hiking Trail - Carlton Peak Superior National Forest - Divide Lake Judge C.R. Magney State Park/Superior Hiking Trail; Devil’s Kettle & Brule River Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness - Eagle Mountain Gunflint Trail - Magnetic Rock Trail Gunflint Trail to Border Route Trail - Caribou Rock Trail Grand Portage State Park - Middle Falls Biking the North Shore Intro to Biking Information on the Overall Area Local Resources for Info/Gear For the Beginner Special Gear What to Bring Biking Vocab For Everyone Conditions Info & Safety Advice Leave No Trace Notes on Parking and Permits The Trails Jay Cooke State Park Duluth Trails Duluth Traverse Connections Spirit Mountain Chester Park Enger Park Hartley Nature Center Lester Park Mission Creek Piedmont & Brewer’s Park Britton Peak/Sugarbush Ski Area (Tofte) Pincushion Mountain (Grand Marais) Paddling the North Shore Intro to Paddling Information on the Overall Area Local Resources for Info/Gear For the Beginner Special Gear What to Bring Paddling Vocab For Everyone Conditions Info & Safety Advice Leave No Trace Notes on Parking and Permits The Waterways St. Louis River Estuary Duluth Harbor Brighton Beach & Kitchi Gammi Park McQuade Small Craft Harbor Split Rock Lighthouse Tettegouche State Park Lake Superior State Water Trail Climbing Intro to Climbing Information on the Overall Area Local Resources for Info/Gear For the Beginner Special Gear What to Bring Climbing Vocab The Sites City of Duluth: The Alternative Living Cave (ALC) Tettagouche State Park- Shovel Point Tettagouche State Park- Palisade Head Sawmill Dome off of The Superior Hiking Trail Scuba Diving Intro to Scuba Diving Information on the overall area Local Resources for Info/Gear For the Beginner Special Gear What to Bring Diving Vocab For Everyone Conditions Info & Safety Advice Leave No Trace The Sites Madeira Shipwreck Hesper Shipwreck at Silver Bay Lake Ore-Be-Gone Isle Royale National Park Shipwrecks

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Book SynopsisUpdated and Expanded Second Edition Features Six New Walking Adventures! 10,000 Steps a Day in L.A. is for urban adventurers with a passion for healthy living who are also eager to explore Los Angeles—from its most legendary locations to its more hidden, unsung, and quirky sites. In this first-ever book to explore the 10,000-steps lifestyle in Los Angeles, author Paul Haddad takes readers on a journey through the city’s streets, beaches, mountains, rivers, reservoirs, and parks. He includes 10,000-step walks from throughout the Southland, from Simi Valley to the South Bay, and Pasadena to Pacific Palisades. Tread the grounds of a defunct Disney attraction called Dwarfland. Trace the extinct canals of Venice Beach. Stroll the shortest Main Street in America. Discover hidden streams, secret murals, lost cities, Hollywood haunts, houses made of stone, and parks that time forgot! The second edition of 10,000 Steps a Day in L.A. features: • 57 walks containing 10,000 steps • Detailed maps and directions • Descriptions of the terrain, walking surface, and dog-friendliness of each walk • Ideal picnic spots • Parking suggestions • Sidebars with colorful trivia and anecdotes Most importantly, 10,000 Steps a Day in L.A. offers a sense of fun and discovery about Los Angeles that makes the goal of 10,000 steps easy to attain. Readers need only bring their feet—pedometers are optional!Trade Review"The guidebook couldn’t be better timed. Routes offer close-to-home places to explore, mixing up gritty streets with leafy open spaces....Each walk includes a map, directions, bits of history and cool things to see along the way. Even if you think you know the city, Haddad surprises you with twists that sharpen the eye-level focus that walking provides….Books such as his, as well as Charles Fleming’s Secret Stairs, are written by people passionate about seeing the city on foot and sharing their remarkable finds. The real treasure is making us all more well-rounded Angelenos, pandemic or not.” — Los Angeles Times “Walking 10,000 steps a day—roughly five miles—is a popular health mantra that Paul Haddad married with the idea of exploring unfamiliar parts of the Southland in his book, 10,000 Steps a Day in L.A.” — Arin Mikailian, Glendale News-Press “Los Angeles is the perfect place to walk and Angelenos are embracing it. Realtors tout walkability indexes. Road diets are making biking and walking easier. Pedestrians are being given priority in city planning. And finally, our weather is second to none. The book charts out 52 easy walks you can take—one for each weekend of the year.” — Nancy Cruz, KTLA-5 News “In his book, 10,000 Steps a Day in L.A., Paul Haddad does something pretty special: he gives you 52 walking adventures and he introduces you to hidden Los Angeles—those places that you drive by, fly over, and otherwise don’t even realize they are there. You can strap on your FitBit (or other apparatus of choice) and get out and explore. . . . Going through the different tours, I found a few that I put on the top of my list of family outings.” — This Talk Ain’t Cheap blog “Beyond burning calories, each walk is a cultural wakeup call of 52 area locations.” — Lori Corbin, ABC–7 News “The great thing about L.A. is you haven’t seen everything, and you can go on a different adventure. That’s what I love about this book. You may not be able to get out of town for a weekend, but you can spend three hours doing an adventure in a place you’ve never been to.” —San Gabriel Valley Tribune

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Book SynopsisThis revised and updated edition of the Japan travel classic and cultural guide gets you wandering from downtown quarters to remote mountaintop temples and features expanded information on new museums and gardens now open year-round for viewing.Judith Clancy's expert research weaves a rich narrative of Kyoto's history, local lore, and artistic and religious background to guide you through your journey.Includes: 31 explorations including 5 mountain routes, 17 World Heritage Sites, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera, Philosopher's Walk, the city's 6 Zen temple complexes, and much more Detailed maps tracing each route Over 30 descriptive photos Tips on etiquette and behavior A full index to all sites and attractions "Exploring Kyoto by long-term resident Judith Clancy is an excellent guide to exploring Kyoto on foot."—Lonely Planet JapanReviews of author's previous Kyoto Machiya Restaurant Guide"Opens our eyes to the beauty of details.... In these days of digital tablet guides, it's heartwarming to find publishers still dedicated to producing books that have texture and spatial depth, the warmth that only paper, with its shadows and grain, can transmit."—Japan Times"Judith Clancy has done a great job of making her expertise available to the visitor to Kyoto with this travel guide, in a small edition to fit easily into a bag or backpack."—Vegetable Japan blog

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Book SynopsisThough it is the most densely populated country in Europe, the Netherlands has a vast diversity of habitats that support over 470 resident and migratory bird species. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information for anyone interested in birds, and is ideal for field use by residents and visitors alike. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.com

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Book SynopsisThe largest country in the world, Russia''s diverse habitats ranging from the vast steppes to dense forests and humid uplands support an equally impressive population of over 750 species of resident and migratory birds. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information for anyone interested in birds, and is ideal for field use by residents and visitors alike. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.com

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Book SynopsisThe Definitive Guide to SCUBA Diving and Snorkeling in Barbados "This is what divers want. A mapping style and key information presented in a way that really prepares you for each dive site. I expect this book will be the tool that dive shops give to their new divemasters to learn all of the top dive sites quickly." Ocean Frontiers #1 New Release in Sports & Caribbean For Lonely Planet fans comes a unique and essential SCUBA, snorkel, and surf travel guide. A great Caribbean travel book. The ultimate guide for beach and marine activities in Barbados. The detailed descriptions and illustrations of beaches, coral reefs, shipwrecks, and other dive spots are ideal for divers, snorkelers, kitesurfers and windsurfers. Make the most of your time on the island and in the water. Detailed descriptions and map art. With the help of Reef Smart’s unique 3D-mapping technology, learn all you need to know about the regions' top dive and snorkel sites. These maps provide useful information such as depths, currents, waves, suggested routes, potential hazards, unique structures and species information. Don’t go diving without it. This indispensable resource will help you plan and execute dives without a hitch. Make sure to pack this guidebook with the rest of your SCUBA gear. This guidebook provides: The best locations for diving, snorkeling and surfing, and how to access them Detailed 3D maps, graphics and information to help you plan your time in and out of the water Species guide to help you identify and understand the marine creatures you’ll encounter in Barbados And much more! A unique and comprehensive SCUBA diving book. Also look for Reef Smart Guides Florida: Palm Beach; Reef Smart Guides Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach; and the best selling Reef Smart Guides Bonaire.

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Book SynopsisPerfect Camping for You in New Jersey! The Garden State provides a spectacular backdrop for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? Matt Willen traversed the entire state—from the northern reaches of Stokes State Forest to the Atlantic coastal islands—and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the perfect spot! Best Tent Camping: New Jersey presents 50 private, state park, and state forest campgrounds, organized into five distinct regions. Selections are based on location, topography, size, and overall appeal, and every site is rated for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, safety and security, and cleanliness—so you’ll always know what to expect. The new full-color edition of this proven guidebook provides everything you need to know, with detailed maps of each campground and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of operation, and facilities, as well as driving directions and GPS coordinates. Whether you seek a quiet campground near a fish-filled stream or a family campground with all the amenities, grab Best Tent Camping: New Jersey. It’s an escape for all who wish to find those special locales that recharge the mind, body, and spirit. This guide is a keeper.Table of ContentsNew Jersey Campground Locator Map Map Legend Acknowledgments Preface Best Campgrounds Introduction NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Campgaw Mountain Campground Camp Glen Gray Camp Taylor Camp Wyanokie Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: Canoe-In Campsites Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: Appalachian Trail Dispersed Camping Harmony Ridge Campground High Point State Park: Sawmill Lake Camping Area Mahlon Dickerson Reservation Campground Ramapo Valley County Reservation Campground Stokes State Forest: Lake Ocquittunk Camping Area Stokes State Forest: Shotwell Camping Area Stokes State Forest: Steam Mill Camping Area Swartswood State Park Campground Worthington State Forest Campground WEST CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Delaware River Family Campground Jenny Jump State Forest Campground Round Valley Recreation Area Campground Spruce Run Recreation Area Campground Stephens State Park Campground Teetertown Preserve Campground Triple Brook Camping Resort Voorhees State Park Campground EAST CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Allaire State Park Campground Bass River State Forest: North Shore Campground Brendan T. Byrne State Forest Camping Area Camp Gateway, Sandy Hook Cheesequake State Park Campground Riverwood Park Campground Timberline Lake Camping Resort Turkey Swamp Park Campground THE JERSEY SHORE Adventure Bound Camping Resort Cedar Creek Campground Frontier Campground Ocean View Resort Campground Surf & Stream Campground SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY Atlantic County Park: Estell Manor Campground and Camp Acagisca Atlantic County Park: Lake Lenape Campground Belleplain State Forest: Meisle Field and CCC Camp Belleplain State Forest: North Shore Campground Parvin State Park: Jaggers Point Camping Area Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA Campground Wharton State Forest: Atsion Family Campground Wharton State Forest: Batona Campground Wharton State Forest: Bodine Field Campground Wharton State Forest: Buttonwood Hill Campground Wharton State Forest: Godfrey Bridge Campground Wharton State Forest: Goshen Pond Campground Wharton State Forest: Hawkin Bridge Campground Wharton State Forest: Lower Forge and Mullica River Campgrounds APPENDIX A: Camping Equipment Checklist APPENDIX B: Sources of Information APPENDIX C: Suggested Reading and Reference INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisIt’s Time to Take a Hike in Madison, Wisconsin! The best way to experience Madison is by hiking it. Get outdoors with local author and hiking expert Kevin Revolinski, with the full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Madison. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected hikes transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Take in the migrating birds and wetlands in Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. See the beautiful deer and prairie flowers in New Glarus Woods State Park. Mark the last advance of the glaciers in Kettle Moraine State Forest. Enjoy an easy stroll along Lake Mendota to Picnic Point. Or challenge yourself on the Ice Age Trail at Devil’s Lake State Park. With Kevin as your guide, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of the Mad City’s best hikes! Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you’re going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether you’re a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Madison provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within an hour or so from Madison and the surrounding communities.Table of ContentsOverview Map Map Legend Acknowledgments Foreword Preface 60 Hikes by Category Introduction Madison Metro Arboretum: Greene Prairie Arboretum: Wingra Marsh Arboretum: Wingra Woods Capital Springs State Recreation Area: Lewis Nine Springs E-Way Trail Capital Springs State Recreation Area: Lower Yahara River Trail Cherokee Marsh North Cherokee Marsh South Edna Taylor Conservation Park (with Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Woodland Park) Elver Park MMSD Wildlife Observation Area: Lagoons Trails Olin Park and Turville Point Conservation Park Owen Conservation Park Pheasant Branch Conservancy (with Pheasant Branch Creek Trail) Picnic Point Pope Farm Park Tenney Park to Schenk’s Corners Token Creek County Park Tom George Greenway Northwest Black Hawk Unit: Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Devil’s Lake State Park: East Bluff Devil’s Lake State Park: West Bluff Ferry Bluff State Natural Area Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area Governor Nelson State Park Ice Age Trail: Cross Plains Segment Ice Age Trail: Devil’s Lake Segment Ice Age Trail: Fern Glen Segment Ice Age Trail: Gibraltar Rock Segment Ice Age Trail: Lodi Marsh Segment Ice Age Trail: Table Bluff Segment Indian Lake County Park Mirror Lake State Park Natural Bridge State Park Rocky Arbor State Park Rowan Creek Trail Swan Lake State Wildlife Area Southwest Blue Mound State Park Donald County Park Governor Dodge State Park: Lost Canyon and Beyond Governor Dodge State Park: White Oak Trail Ice Age Trail: Brooklyn Wildlife Segment Ice Age Trail: Montrose Segment Ice Age Trail: Verona Segment Magnolia Bluff Park New Glarus Woods State Park Stewart County Park Yellowstone Lake State Park Northeast Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Southeast Aztalan State Park Badfish Creek State Wildlife Area CamRock Park: Area 2 Glacial Drumlin State Trail Ice Age Trail: Devil’s Staircase Segment Ice Age Trail: Whitewater Lake Segment Kettle Moraine State Forest: John Muir Trail Kettle Moraine State Forest: Lapham Peak Unit Kettle Moraine State Forest: Nordic Trails Kettle Moraine State Forest: Scuppernong Trail Lake Kegonsa State Park Appendix A: Outdoors Stores Appendix B: Hiking Clubs Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisIt’s Time to Take a Hike in Minnesota’s Twin Cities! The best way to experience Minneapolis and St. Paul is by hiking them. Get outdoors with Minnesota author and naturalist Tom Watson, with the full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Minneapolis and St. Paul. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Marvel at the awe-inspiring waterways of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers. Experience the breathtaking views at Afton State Park and Barn Bluff. Go birdwatching on the slopes and hills at Frontenac and Lake Maria State Parks. Immerse yourself in history along the old railroad routes of the Douglas State Trail and Cannon Valley Trail. With an award-winning outdoors writer as your guide, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of the Twin Cities’ best hikes! Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you’re going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether you’re a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Minneapolis and St. Paul provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding communities.Table of ContentsOverview Map Map Legend Acknowledgments Foreword Preface 60 Hikes by Category Introduction URBAN & SUBURBAN SAINT PAUL Battle Creek Big Rivers Regional Trail Bruce Vento Regional Trail Crosby Farm Regional Park Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Eagle Point Lake South Saint Paul Riverfront Trail Thompson County Park: Thompson Trail URBAN & SUBURBAN MINNEAPOLIS Bass Ponds to Old Cedar Bridge Bryant Lake Bunker Hills Regional Park Carlos Avery Trail City Lakes Chain: Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake of the Isles Coon Rapids Dam Fort Snelling State Park: Snelling Lake and Pike Island Trails Hyland Lake Park Reserve: Richardson Interpretive Trail Minnehaha Falls and Creek Mississippi Gorge Trail Rice Creek North Regional Trail Wood Lake Nature Center SOUTHWEST Baylor Regional Park Carver Park Reserve, Lowry Nature Center: Tamarack Trail Cleary Lake Regional Park Lake Minnewashta Regional Park: Marsh Trail Loop Louisville Swamp: Mazomani Trail Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area: Lawrence Trail Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve Sakatah Lake State Park SOUTHEAST Afton State Park Barn Bluff Cannon Valley Trail Cannon River Wilderness Area Trail Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park Douglas State Trail Frontenac State Park: Bluffside Trail Goodhue Pioneer State Trail Kinnickinnic State Park, Wisconsin Lebanon Hills Regional Park: Holland and Jensen Lakes Loop Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Nerstrand–Big Woods State Park: Big Woods Trail Red Cedar State Trail, Wisconsin Spring Lake Park Reserve: Schaar’s Bluff Trail NORTHWEST Baker Park Reserve Crow-Hassan Park Reserve Elm Creek Park Reserve Elm Creek Park Reserve: Eastman Nature Trail Lake Maria State Park Lake Rebecca Park Reserve Rum River North County Park Sand Dunes State Forest: Ann Lake Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge: Prairie’s Edge Trail Snail Lake NORTHEAST Brown’s Creek State Trail Gateway State Trail Interstate State Park, Minnesota Interstate State Park, Wisconsin Pine Point Regional Park Trail Tamarack Nature Center Wild River State Park William O’Brien State Park: Upper Park Trail Willow River State Park, Wisconsin APPENDIX: INFORMATION SOURCES Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisIt’s Time to Take a Hike in San Francisco, California! The best way to experience San Francisco is by hiking it. Get outdoors with local author and hiking expert Jane Huber, with the full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Francisco. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected hikes transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Take in the beautiful beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore. Explore the redwood canyons of Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Hike to the top of Mount Davidson. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Batteries to Bluffs Trail. This guide offers stroller-friendly jaunts for the entire family, challenging treks for adventurous hikers, and everything in between. With Jane as your guide, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of the city’s best hikes. Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you’re going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether you’re a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Francisco provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from San Francisco and the surrounding communities.Table of ContentsOverview Map Map Legend Acknowledgments Foreword Preface 60 Hikes by Category Introduction North Bay (Including Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties) Angel Island State Park China Camp State Park Jack London State Historic Park Marin Headlands Mount Burdell Open Space Preserve Mount Tamalpais: Cataract Falls–Potrero Meadows Loop Mount Tamalpais: Matt Davis–Steep Ravine Loop Mount Tamalpais: Mountain Home–Muir Woods Loop Mount Tamalpais: Phoenix Lake Point Reyes National Seashore: Muddy Hollow Point Reyes National Seashore: Tomales Point Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve Samuel P. Taylor State Park Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Tolay Lake Regional Park Tomales Bay State Park Trione-Annadel State Park East Bay (Including Alameda and Contra Costa Counties) Anthony Chabot Regional Park Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve Briones Regional Park Coyote Hills Regional Park Fernandez Ranch Garin Regional Park Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve Mission Peak Regional Preserve Morgan Territory Regional Preserve Mount Diablo State Park: Donner Canyon Waterfall Loop Mount Diablo State Park: Mary Bowerman Trail Mount Diablo State Park: Mitchell Canyon–Eagle Peak Loop Redwood Regional Park Round Valley Regional Preserve Sunol Regional Wilderness Tilden Regional Park Vargas Plateau Regional Park Peninsula and South Bay (Including San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties) Almaden Quicksilver County Park Ano Nuevo State Park Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Waterfall Loop Castle Rock State Park Devil’s Slide Trail Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve Joseph D. Grant County Park Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve San Bruno Mountain State & County Park San Pedro Valley County Park Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Sweeney Ridge Uvas Canyon County Park Windy Hill Open Space Preserve City of San Francisco Golden Gate Park: Stow Lake Lands End: Coastal Trail Mount Davidson Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve The Presidio: Batteries to Bluffs Trail Appendix A: Hiking Clubs and Information Sources Appendix B: Places to Buy Maps Appendix C: Hiking Stores Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisExplore the Best Trails of Spokane, Washington! Peaceful waterfalls, dramatic mountain vistas, bountiful state parks, and, of course, the spectacular Spokane River—there’s no better place to hit the trails than the Spokane area. With the expert guidance of local author Seth Marlin, you’ll find plenty of popular routes and hidden hiking treasures. These 30 five-star hiking trails are for all levels and interests, and they range widely in elevation, distance, and difficulty. Marlin details everything from easy strolls in scenic locations to thrilling treks atop mountains. GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads help you get to where you’re going. Trail descriptions and expert insights into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes enhance your enjoyment along the way. Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children help to ensure that you quickly find the perfect trip. Save time and make the most of your hiking adventures. Experience the best of Spokane’s breathtaking scenery, varied terrain, and amazing wildlife. Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!Table of ContentsOverview Map Overview Map Key Dedication Acknowledgments Preface Recommended Hikes Map Legend Introduction West Plains 1. Columbia Plateau State Park Trail: Cheney Trailhead to Fish Lake 2. James T. Slavin Family Conservation Area Loop 3. Medical Lake Loop 4. Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge: Blackhorse Lake Trail 5. Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge: Pine Lake–Headquarters Loop 6. Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge: Pine Lake Loop Trail West Spokane 7. Little Spokane River Natural Area: Indian Painted Rocks and Knothead Valley Loop 8. Little Spokane River Natural Area: Indian Painted Rocks Trail 9. Palisades Park: Upper Loop 10. Palisades Park: Mystic Falls Loop 11. Riverside State Park: Bowl and Pitcher Loop 12. Riverside State Park: Deep Creek Canyon Loop 13. Riverside State Park: Trail 25 to Spokane River Centennial Trail City Center 14. Ben Burr Trail 15. Hangman Park Loop 16. Holmberg Community Park and Conservation Area Loop 17. Spokane River Centennial Trail: West Central to Spokane Falls 18. Spokane River Walk via Centennial Trail and King Cole Way Spokane Valley 19. Antoine Peak Conservation Area: Tower Road, Antoine’s Summit, and Emerald Necklace 20. Beacon Hill Bike Park Loop 21. Dishman Hills Conservation Area: Iller Creek Loop 22. Dishman Hills Conservation Area: Stevens Creek Trail 23. Liberty Lake Loop Trail Mount Spokane State Park 24. Mount Spokane State Park: Summit Loop 25. Mount Spokane State Park: Trail 100 26. Mount Spokane State Park: Trail 120–Bear Creek Lodge Loop Northern Idaho 27. Mineral Ridge National Recreation Trail 28. Post Falls Community Forest: Q’emlin Park Access 29. Post Falls Community Forest: Riverview Drive Access 30. Tubbs Hill: Main Trail Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers Appendix B: Map Sources Appendix C: Hiking Clubs Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisIt’s Time to Take a Hike in the Twin Cities! The best way to experience Minneapolis and St. Paul is by hiking them! Get outdoors with Minnesota author and naturalist Tom Watson as he helps you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of the Twin Cities. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Marvel at the awe-inspiring waterways of the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers. Experience the breathtaking views at Afton State Park and Barn Bluff. Go bird-watching on the slopes and hills at Frontenac and Lake Maria state parks. Immerse yourself in history along the old railroad routes of the Douglas State Trail and Cannon Valley Trail. With an award-winning outdoors writer as your guide, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of the Twin Cities’ best hikes! Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you’re going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether you’re a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Minneapolis and St. Paul provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding communities.Table of ContentsOverview Map Map Legend Acknowledgments Foreword Preface 60 Hikes by Category Introduction URBAN & SUBURBAN SAINT PAUL Battle Creek Big Rivers Regional Trail Bruce Vento Regional Trail Crosby Farm Regional Park Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Eagle Point Lake South Saint Paul Riverfront Trail Thompson County Park: Thompson Trail URBAN & SUBURBAN MINNEAPOLIS Bass Ponds to Old Cedar Bridge Bryant Lake Bunker Hills Regional Park Carlos Avery Trail City Lakes Chain: Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake of the Isles Coon Rapids Dam Fort Snelling State Park: Snelling Lake and Pike Island Trails Hyland Lake Park Reserve: Richardson Interpretive Trail Minnehaha Falls and Creek Mississippi Gorge Trail Rice Creek North Regional Trail Wood Lake Nature Center SOUTHWEST Baylor Regional Park Carver Park Reserve, Lowry Nature Center: Tamarack Trail Cleary Lake Regional Park Lake Minnewashta Regional Park: Marsh Trail Loop Louisville Swamp: Mazomani Trail Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area: Lawrence Trail Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve Sakatah Lake State Park SOUTHEAST Afton State Park Barn Bluff Cannon Valley Trail Cannon River Wilderness Area Trail Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park Douglas State Trail Frontenac State Park: Bluffside Trail Goodhue Pioneer State Trail Kinnickinnic State Park, Wisconsin Lebanon Hills Regional Park: Holland and Jensen Lakes Loop Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Nerstrand–Big Woods State Park: Big Woods Trail Red Cedar State Trail, Wisconsin Spring Lake Park Reserve: Schaar’s Bluff Trail NORTHWEST Baker Park Reserve Crow-Hassan Park Reserve Elm Creek Park Reserve Elm Creek Park Reserve: Eastman Nature Trail Lake Maria State Park Lake Rebecca Park Reserve Rum River North County Park Sand Dunes State Forest: Ann Lake Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge: Prairie’s Edge Trail Snail Lake NORTHEAST Brown’s Creek State Trail Gateway State Trail Interstate State Park, Minnesota Interstate State Park, Wisconsin Pine Point Regional Park Trail Tamarack Nature Center Wild River State Park William O’Brien State Park: Upper Park Trail Willow River State Park, Wisconsin APPENDIX: INFORMATION SOURCES Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide to camping in the Garden State. From the northern reaches of Stokes State Forest to the Atlantic coastal islands, camping in New Jersey has never been better. Best Tent Camping: New Jersey by Matt Willen and Marie Javins will guide you to the quietest, most beautiful, most secure, and best managed campgrounds in the Garden State. Unlike other guides that merely list all campgrounds, Best Tent Camping: New Jersey is full color and profiles in detail only the 50 best sites in the state for campers who seek the serene and secluded. You’ll find essential information about each campground (including season, facilities, rates, directions, GPS coordinates, and websites), as well as a description of the campground; the best sites within the campground; and nearby activities such as hiking, canoeing, fishing, and mountain biking.Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Campgaw Mountain Camp Glen Gray Camp Taylor Camp Wyanokie Delaware National Water Gap Recreation Area (Canoe-in) Delaware National Water Gap Recreation Area (Hike-in) Harmony Ridge Campground High Point State Park: Sawmill Lake Camping Area Mahlon Dickerson Reservation Ramapo Valley County Reservation Stokes State Forest: Lake Ocquittunk Camping Area Stokes State Forest: Shotwell Camping Area Stokes State Forest: Steam Mill Camping Area Swartswood State Park Worthington State Forest WEST CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Delaware River Family Campground Jenny Jump State Forest Round Valley Recreation Area Spruce Run Recreation Area Stephens State Park Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve Triple Brook Camping Resort Voorhees State Park EAST CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Allaire State Park Bass River State Forest Brendan Byrne State Forest Camp Gateway, Sandy Hook Cheesequake State Park River Wood Park Timberline Lake Camping Resort Turkey Swamp State Park THE JERSEY SHORE Adventure Bound Camping Resort Cedar Creek Campground Frontier Campground Ocean View Resort Campground Surf and Stream Campground SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY Atlantic County Park—Estell Manor and Weymouth Furnace Atlantic County Park—Lake Lenape Belleplain State Forest—Meisle Field and CCC Camp Belleplain State Forest—North Shore Campground Parvin State Park Philadelphia South KOA Campground Wharton State Forest: Atsion Family Campground Wharton State Forest: Batona Campground Wharton State Forest: Bodine Field Campground Wharton State Forest: Buttonwood Hill Campground Wharton State Forest: Godfrey Bridge Campground Wharton State Forest: Goshen Pond Campground Wharton State Forest: Hawkin Bridge Campground Wharton State Forest: Lower Forge and Mullica River Campgrounds

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Book SynopsisExplore Hidden Kentucky in Your Kayak or Canoe Wet your paddle—and whet your paddling appetite—with the authoritative guide to the waterways of Kentucky. From the eastern coalfields to the Mighty Mississippi along the western border, this is your updated resource for paddling the creeks, rivers, and waterways of the Bluegrass State. Canoeing & Kayaking Kentucky covers thousands of miles of paddling, including almost all of the state’s paddleable waterways, in 77 river profiles that range in difficulty from scenic floats down the Green to whitewater runs on the Russell Fork. Authors Bob Sehlinger and Johnny Molloy combine the latest technology with good old-fashioned paddling trips to make your paddling adventures even easier to execute with completely revised and improved maps, access points, river gauges, and mileages, as well as updated contact information and GPS coordinates for every put-in and takeout. Between them, Bob and Johnny have paddled thousands of miles. This combined experience makes Canoeing & Kayaking Kentucky useful for paddlers of all types. Paddling has never been better in Kentucky!

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Book SynopsisIn the heartland of America rise the Ozark Mountains, teeming with cascading, free-flowing streams. Situated astride the Missouri/Arkansas border, the Ozarks represent a canoeing and kayaking wonderland. Still a comprehensive, accurate and readable guide, but now with a new design and format, A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to the Ozarks (formerly Ozark Whitewater) catalogs the varied rivers of the region. Inside are updated descriptions of all the classic rivers, including the Buffalo National and Little Missouri, as well as exciting new reports of today’s steep creek runs: Bryant, Turkey, and many others. This guide is the definitive sourcebook for Ozark river sport.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to paddling whitewater in the western Carolinas, Carolina Whitewater has guided boaters to the best water in the Tar Heel and Palmetto states for almost 30 years. This latest edition includes expanded and updated information for the classic rivers, like the Chattooga, French Broad, and Nantahala, in addition to many new steep creeks including Cove, Rockhouse, and Hurricane. New to this edition is a section on flatwater that is suitable for canoe camping and can be handled by beginner and novice paddlers. Profiled runs are from the Broad River and two of its tributaries, the Enoree and the Tyger. The convenient at-a-glance format for each river section makes it easy to find critical details such as difficulty, length, paddling time, gradient, and more. River descriptions, shuttle and gauge information, and topographic-based maps complete the useful information needed to help boaters pick rivers to match their ability. With over 80 detailed profiles and more than 60 maps of the best canoeing and kayaking waterways in the Carolinas, this guide is indispensable. From quiet float trips on the French Broad to exciting runs on the fast-flowing Nolichucky, Carolina Whitewater details the best paddling experiences in both states.

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Book SynopsisA concise guide to the best day hikes along the entire Appalachian Trail. Summit the iconic Katahdin in Maine, explore Pennsylvania's Chimney Rocks, splash in Tennessee's Laurel Fork Gorge and Falls, and find out where Blood Mountain got its name in the new edition of Best of the Appalachian Trail: Day Hikes by Victoria and Frank Logue and Leonard M. Adkins. This is the most comprehensive and useful guide to this beloved long trail. The book details hikes in each of the 14 states that the Appalachian Trail passes through; previews the flora, fauna, and history of the A.T.; and offers point-by-point descriptions of each hike with trailhead directions. Hikes range in length from less than 1 mile to 11 miles.Trade Review“Ideal for those who want to experience the AT’s best in short bursts.” —David Miller, Library JournalTable of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia and Virginia Tennessee and North Carolina Georgia Appendix Trail Maintenance Clubs About the Authors

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