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Book SynopsisExperience sleeping under the stars on the Appalachian Trail with this guide. Hikers can traverse Virginia's Southern Shenandoah, enjoy North Carolina's Mount Cammerer Loop, and summit Vermont's Killington Peak with Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: Overnight Hikes by Victoria and Frank Logue and Leonard M. Adkins,the most comprehensive and useful guide to the best Appalachian Trail overnight hikes. This new edition includes new overnight hikes, as well as updated trail information. Each hike profile contains driving directions to the trailhead; a preview of the flora, fauna, and history hikers will encounter on the trail; and hike difficulty ratings.Table of ContentsContents 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 Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThe Ultimate Fly-Fishing Guide to the Smoky Mountains does more than any other book in print to bring success to a fishing trip. This newly updated landmark volume is an essential guide for anyone planning to fish the rivers, streams, and lakes in the Smokies — these fisheries are some of the greatest in the nation. For successful fly-fishing, this guide is as important as the right tackle. The first half of this guide offers advice and history. The second half examines each of the 13 watersheds found within the park. Don Kirk and Greg Ward provide information about trail access, fishing pressure and quality, species, fly hatch information, and campsite availability.

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Book SynopsisIt’s Time to Take a Hike in Beautiful Colorado! The best way to experience Denver and Boulder is by hiking. Get outdoors with local authors and hiking experts Mindy Sink and Kim Lipker with the full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Denver and Boulder. 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. Explore the highlights of new Colorado trails, including a waterfall in Staunton State Park, aptly named Clear Creek as it tumbles alongside the Peaks to Plains Trail, and a historical ranch at Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy classic favorites along the Front Range, such as Mount Bierstadt, one of Colorado’s iconic 14ers. Take in the views of Horsetooth Reservoir just outside Fort Collins. See Boulder’s Flatirons up close from Chautauqua Park. With these Colorado authors as your guides, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of the region’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: Denver and Boulder provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Denver, Boulder, and the surrounding communities—including trails near Fort Collins and Rocky Mountain National Park.Trade Review“Everything a hiker needs to find a trail.” —Kerrie Lee Brown, Denver Life “Explore the pages of this smartly updated guidebook, and it’s clear that there truly is a wide variety of possibilities when it comes to hiking in and around Denver and Boulder.” —Monica Parpal Stockbridge, Colorado Traveler MagazineTable of ContentsOverview Map Map Legend Acknowledgments Foreword Preface 60 Hikes by Category Introduction Denver (Including Foothills and Plains) Alderfer/Three Sisters Park Belmar Park Bluff Lake Nature Center Clear Creek Canyon Park: Peaks to Plains Trail Dedisse Park: Evergreen Lake Trail Deer Creek Canyon Park: Meadowlark and Plymouth Creek Trails Elk Meadow Park: Meadow View, Sleepy S, and Elk Ridge Trails Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Mountain Lion Trail Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Raccoon and Mule Deer Trails Meyer Ranch Park: Lodge Pole Loop Mount Evans Wilderness: Hells Hole Trail Mount Evans Wilderness: Mount Bierstadt Trail Mount Falcon Park: Western Loop North Table Mountain Park: North Table, Tilting Mesa, and Mesa Top Trails Plains Conservation Center Loop Red Rocks Park: Trading Post Loop Silver Dollar Lake Trail Windy Saddle Park: Lookout Mountain Trail William Frederick Hayden Park: Green Mountain and Hayden Trails South of Denver Castlewood Canyon State Park: Inner Canyon and Lake Gulch Trails Colorado Trail: Segment 3 to Tramway Trail Devil’s Head Trail Greenland Open Space: Greenland, Luge, and Kipps Trails Mount Herman Trail Pine Valley Ranch Park Loop Reynolds Park Loop Roxborough State Park: Willow Creek and South Rim Trails Spruce Mountain Open Space: Spruce Mountain Trail and Upper Loop Staunton State Park: Elk Falls Waterton Canyon Recreation Area Boulder (Including Foothills and Mountains) Betasso Preserve: Canyon Loop Trail Caribou Ranch Open Space: DeLonde Trail and Blue Bird Loop Chautauqua Park: Chautauqua, Royal Arch, and Bluebell Road Trails Eldorado Canyon State Park: Eldorado Canyon Trail Heil Valley Ranch: Wapiti and Ponderosa Loop Trails Hogback Ridge Loop at North Foothills Trailhead Indian Peaks Wilderness: Mount Audubon Trail Indian Peaks Wilderness: Pawnee Pass Trail to Lake Isabelle James Peak Wilderness: South Boulder Creek and Crater Lakes Trails James Peak Wilderness: South Boulder Creek Trail Mount Sanitas, East Ridge, and Sanitas Valley Trails Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge: Lindsay Ranch Loop South Boulder Creek Trail from Bobolink Trailhead South Mesa Trailhead to Bear Peak Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat and Sawhill Ponds Wildlife Preserve Walker Ranch: Meyers Homestead Trail North of Boulder (Including Fort Collins and Rocky Mountain National Park) Button Rock Preserve: Sleepy Lion and Hummingbird Switchback Trails Ceran Saint Vrain Trail Crosier Mountain Rainbow, Glen Haven, and Summit Trails Devil’s Backbone Open Space: Wild Loop Greyrock Meadows and Summit Trails Hermit Park Open Space: Kruger Rock Trail Horsetooth Mountain Open Space: Horsetooth Falls and Horsetooth Rock Trails Lory State Park: Arthur’s Rock Trail Rocky Mountain National Park: Gem Lake Trail Rocky Mountain National Park: Glacier Gorge and Loch Vale Trails to Timberline Falls Rocky Mountain National Park: Lily Ridge and Lily Lake Trails Rocky Mountain National Park: Twin Sisters Trail Rocky Mountain National Park: Wild Basin and Bluebird Lake Trails Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain: Eagle Wind Trail Appendix A: Outdoor Stores Appendix B: Map Sources Appendix C: Area Hiking Clubs and Organizations Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisTour This Dream Road on Bicycle, Between North Carolina and Virginia. Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway are arguably the most quintessential scenic roads east of the Mississippi. Bicycling the Blue Ridge is the definitive guide to this ribbon of highway. It’s just what you need to plan the perfect trip, whether you are out for the day, a weekend, or a month. You’ll find detailed, mile-by-mile descriptions that provide information on lodging, restaurants, stores, and bike shops. Professionally designed maps and elevation profiles are also included, so you always know where you are, where you’re going, and what to expect along the way. The 575-mile strip of continuous road flows between Front Royal, Virginia, and Cherokee, North Carolina. It traverses Shenandoah National Park and connects to Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains. In Bicycling the Blue Ridge, authors Elizabeth Skinner and Charlie Skinner cover the entire route. Whether your interest is recreational touring or racing, this is an indispensable tool for bicycling this incredible highway.Trade Review“A go-to source for people interested in riding the parkway from around the world.” —Winston-Salem JournalTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Part 1: An Introduction to Bicycling the Blue Ridge The Ultimate Bicycling Road Weather in the Blue Ridge Mountains Camping versus Lodging Gearing Up: Special Equipment and Clothing Part 2: Point-by-Point Descriptions An Explanation of Our Point-by-Point Descriptions The Skyline Drive Front Royal to Thornton Gap Thornton Gap to Swift Run Gap Swift Run Gap to Rockfish Gap The Blue Ridge Parkway Rockfish Gap to James River Visitor Center James River Visitor Center to Roanoke Mountain Roanoke Mountain to Mabry Mill Mabry Mill to Cumberland Knob Cumberland Knob to Northwest Trading Post Northwest Trading Post to Linville Falls Linville Falls to Craggy Gardens Craggy Gardens to Mount Pisgah Mount Pisgah to Cherokee Great Smoky Mountains National Park Part 3: Appendices Appendix A: Bicycle Shops Appendix B: For More Information Appendix C: Major Elevation Gains Index

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Book SynopsisIt’s Time to Take a Hike in Beautiful Colorado! The best way to experience Denver and Boulder is by hiking. Get outdoors with local authors and hiking experts Mindy Sink and Kim Lipker with the full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Denver and Boulder. 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. Explore the highlights of new Colorado trails, including a waterfall in Staunton State Park, aptly named Clear Creek as it tumbles alongside the Peaks to Plains Trail, and a historical ranch at Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy classic favorites along the Front Range, such as Mount Bierstadt, one of Colorado’s iconic 14ers. Take in the views of Horsetooth Reservoir just outside Fort Collins. See Boulder’s Flatirons up close from Chautauqua Park. With these Colorado authors as your guides, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of the region’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: Denver and Boulder provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Denver, Boulder, and the surrounding communities—including trails near Fort Collins and Rocky Mountain National Park.Trade Review“Everything a hiker needs to find a trail.” —Kerrie Lee Brown, Denver Life “Explore the pages of this smartly updated guidebook, and it’s clear that there truly is a wide variety of possibilities when it comes to hiking in and around Denver and Boulder.” —Monica Parpal Stockbridge, Colorado Traveler MagazineTable of ContentsOverview Map Map Legend Acknowledgments Foreword Preface 60 Hikes by Category Introduction Denver (Including Foothills and Plains) Alderfer/Three Sisters Park Belmar Park Bluff Lake Nature Center Clear Creek Canyon Park: Peaks to Plains Trail Dedisse Park: Evergreen Lake Trail Deer Creek Canyon Park: Meadowlark and Plymouth Creek Trails Elk Meadow Park: Meadow View, Sleepy S, and Elk Ridge Trails Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Mountain Lion Trail Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Raccoon and Mule Deer Trails Meyer Ranch Park: Lodge Pole Loop Mount Evans Wilderness: Hells Hole Trail Mount Evans Wilderness: Mount Bierstadt Trail Mount Falcon Park: Western Loop North Table Mountain Park: North Table, Tilting Mesa, and Mesa Top Trails Plains Conservation Center Loop Red Rocks Park: Trading Post Loop Silver Dollar Lake Trail Windy Saddle Park: Lookout Mountain Trail William Frederick Hayden Park: Green Mountain and Hayden Trails South of Denver Castlewood Canyon State Park: Inner Canyon and Lake Gulch Trails Colorado Trail: Segment 3 to Tramway Trail Devil’s Head Trail Greenland Open Space: Greenland, Luge, and Kipps Trails Mount Herman Trail Pine Valley Ranch Park Loop Reynolds Park Loop Roxborough State Park: Willow Creek and South Rim Trails Spruce Mountain Open Space: Spruce Mountain Trail and Upper Loop Staunton State Park: Elk Falls Waterton Canyon Recreation Area Boulder (Including Foothills and Mountains) Betasso Preserve: Canyon Loop Trail Caribou Ranch Open Space: DeLonde Trail and Blue Bird Loop Chautauqua Park: Chautauqua, Royal Arch, and Bluebell Road Trails Eldorado Canyon State Park: Eldorado Canyon Trail Heil Valley Ranch: Wapiti and Ponderosa Loop Trails Hogback Ridge Loop at North Foothills Trailhead Indian Peaks Wilderness: Mount Audubon Trail Indian Peaks Wilderness: Pawnee Pass Trail to Lake Isabelle James Peak Wilderness: South Boulder Creek and Crater Lakes Trails James Peak Wilderness: South Boulder Creek Trail Mount Sanitas, East Ridge, and Sanitas Valley Trails Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge: Lindsay Ranch Loop South Boulder Creek Trail from Bobolink Trailhead South Mesa Trailhead to Bear Peak Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat and Sawhill Ponds Wildlife Preserve Walker Ranch: Meyers Homestead Trail North of Boulder (Including Fort Collins and Rocky Mountain National Park) Button Rock Preserve: Sleepy Lion and Hummingbird Switchback Trails Ceran Saint Vrain Trail Crosier Mountain Rainbow, Glen Haven, and Summit Trails Devil’s Backbone Open Space: Wild Loop Greyrock Meadows and Summit Trails Hermit Park Open Space: Kruger Rock Trail Horsetooth Mountain Open Space: Horsetooth Falls and Horsetooth Rock Trails Lory State Park: Arthur’s Rock Trail Rocky Mountain National Park: Gem Lake Trail Rocky Mountain National Park: Glacier Gorge and Loch Vale Trails to Timberline Falls Rocky Mountain National Park: Lily Ridge and Lily Lake Trails Rocky Mountain National Park: Twin Sisters Trail Rocky Mountain National Park: Wild Basin and Bluebird Lake Trails Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain: Eagle Wind Trail Appendix A: Outdoor Stores Appendix B: Map Sources Appendix C: Area Hiking Clubs and Organizations Index About the Authors

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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 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 SynopsisTour This Dream Road on Bicycle, Between North Carolina and Virginia. Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway are arguably the most quintessential scenic roads east of the Mississippi. Bicycling the Blue Ridge is the definitive guide to this ribbon of highway. It’s just what you need to plan the perfect trip, whether you are out for the day, a weekend, or a month. You’ll find detailed, mile-by-mile descriptions that provide information on lodging, restaurants, stores, and bike shops. Professionally designed maps and elevation profiles are also included, so you always know where you are, where you’re going, and what to expect along the way. The 575-mile strip of continuous road flows between Front Royal, Virginia, and Cherokee, North Carolina. It traverses Shenandoah National Park and connects to Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains. In Bicycling the Blue Ridge, authors Elizabeth Skinner and Charlie Skinner cover the entire route. Whether your interest is recreational touring or racing, this is an indispensable tool for bicycling this incredible highway.Trade Review“A go-to source for people interested in riding the parkway from around the world.” —Winston-Salem JournalTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Part 1: An Introduction to Bicycling the Blue Ridge The Ultimate Bicycling Road Weather in the Blue Ridge Mountains Camping versus Lodging Gearing Up: Special Equipment and Clothing Part 2: Point-by-Point Descriptions An Explanation of Our Point-by-Point Descriptions The Skyline Drive Front Royal to Thornton Gap Thornton Gap to Swift Run Gap Swift Run Gap to Rockfish Gap The Blue Ridge Parkway Rockfish Gap to James River Visitor Center James River Visitor Center to Roanoke Mountain Roanoke Mountain to Mabry Mill Mabry Mill to Cumberland Knob Cumberland Knob to Northwest Trading Post Northwest Trading Post to Linville Falls Linville Falls to Craggy Gardens Craggy Gardens to Mount Pisgah Mount Pisgah to Cherokee Great Smoky Mountains National Park Part 3: Appendices Appendix A: Bicycle Shops Appendix B: For More Information Appendix C: Major Elevation Gains Index

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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 SynopsisHike and Backpack in Nature’s Stunning Beauty With the most rock arches east of the Mississippi, the Red River Gorge stands alone for scenery. Get the definitive guide to this famous region—including the Red River Gorge Geological Area, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, and Clifty Wilderness. This updated, full-color edition showcases 28 of the best hikes in the area, from the kid-friendly Original Trail to the challenging Rough Trail. With the expert guidance of Sean Patrick Hill, you’ll discover the Gorge’s hidden treasures: lush forests, secluded waterfalls, brilliant wildflowers, natural arches, and more. The book includes 28 routes that lead readers along carefully maintained trails GPS-based trail maps and elevation profiles Detailed directions to trailheads Ratings for key elements to help readers decide which hikes to choose Route details and full-color photography Recommendations for combining routes into longer adventures Whether you’re hitting the Gorge for a short hike or a full weekend, Hiking Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is your guide to experiencing the famed natural wonder on foot.Table of ContentsDEDICATION OVERVIEW MAP MAP LEGEND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PREFACE RECOMMENDED HIKES INTRODUCTION Red River Gorge Geological Area Angel Windows Chimney Top Rock, Princess Arch, and Half Moon Arch Courthouse Rock and Auxier Ridge D. Boon Hut Double Arch Grays Arch Koomer Ridge and Hidden Arch Pinch-Em-Tight Ridge Rock Bridge Arch Rough Trail Sheltowee Trace Silvermine Arch and Cliff Trail Sky Bridge Whistling Arch Whittleton Arch Clifty Wilderness Sheltowee Trace–Bison Way Loop Sheltowee Trace–Osborne Bend Loop Swift Camp Creek Trail Swift Camp Creek–Wildcat Loop Tower Rock Turtle Back Arch Natural Bridge State Resort Park Balanced Rock and Rock Garden Trail Henson’s Cave Arch Hood’s Branch–Sand Gap Loop The Original Trail More Trails in the Red River Gorge Area Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve Powdermill Branch Trail White’s Branch Arch Appendixes and Index Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers Appendix B: Hiking Clubs Appendix C: State and Federal Agencies INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisThe Definitive Guide to Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Palm Beach "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 Scuba Travel Guides For Lonely Planet fans comes a unique and essential scuba, snorkel, and surf travel guide. A great Florida travel book. The detailed descriptions and illustrations of beaches, coral reefs, shipwrecks, and other dive spots are ideal for divers, snorkelers, kitesurfers and windsurfers. This guidebook will help you make the most of your time in the city and in the water. Detailed descriptions and map art. Reef Smart catalogues the beaches, surf spots, and dive and snorkel sites in Palm Beach. 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 And much more! A unique and comprehensive SCUBA diving book. Also look for Reef Smart Guides Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach; Reef Smart Guides Barbados; and the best selling Reef Smart Guides Bonaire.Table of ContentsTable of ContentsHow to use this book Our “blue planet" About Palm Beach County Palm Beach County beaches In case of emergency Surfing Surf breaks Diving and snorkeling Diving and snorkeling services Dive and Snorkel Sites Species

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Book SynopsisYour Guide to Hiking the Best Parts of the TrailThe 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) is as beautiful as it is daunting. It crosses the state, from Mexico to Utah. It travels up and down Sky Island mountain ranges, across the Saguaro-studded Sonoran Desert, through the largest Ponderosa Pine forest in the world, past Arizona's highest peak, and from rim to rim of the Grand Canyon. But you don't need to hike the entire route to experience its historical, geological, and botanical significance. Many scenic views and important sites are accessible within a few hours' journey.Trail expert Sirena Rana guides you along the most interesting and accessible portions of the trail in 30 carefully crafted routes. Each entry includes navigational information and interpretive facts about the trail's cultural history, natural history, and geography.Inside You'll Find 30 hikes through the most scenic and significant portions of the trail In-depth route descriptions and fun facts Detailed maps and full-color photographs that highlight Arizona's diverse environments Information on area food, activities, and lodging This guidebook was created in partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism. It is perfect for casual and experienced hikers alike, so get out there and enjoy the trail!

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Book SynopsisYour Guide to Oregon's Best Backpacking TripsColorful desert canyonlands, stunning wildflower meadows, glacier-clad mountainsfind your favorite scenic escape in Oregon. Authors and hiking experts Douglas Lorain and Becky Ohlsen present 26 of the best backpacking opportunities in the country. Explore the various landscapes of the Wallowa Mountains. See the peaks of Mount Hood and the Three Sisters in the High Cascades, as well as the gaping chasm of Hells Canyon. Each carefully crafted itinerary offers geographic diversity, beautiful settings, and attainable daily mileage goals.This in-depth guide provides all the information backpackers need, including trail highlights, total mileage, elevation gain, days on the trail, shuttle distances, required permits, and morenot to mention professional photographs and detailed maps. Plus, ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficulty help you to find the exact adventure you seek. As an added bonus, the authors include recommendations for 16 additional backpacking trips. Whether you have three days or two weeks, an adventure filled with spectacular sights and superb vistas awaits.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the remote ranges of northwestern CaliforniaYou seek more than just another ho-hum hike. You want rugged wilderness and solitudea place to push harder and go farther. You crave adventure! The Trinity Alps are a remote, little-explored divide tucked between the Coast Ranges and the Cascades in a half-million acres of backcountry. Grab this comprehensive guide to 600 miles of trails and cross-country routes. Hike to high waterfalls, backpack through deep forests, and camp next to sparkling lakes. Award-winning outdoors author Mike White presents 55 of the best day hikes and backpacking trips in the region, including trails in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Russian Wilderness, Castle Crags State Park, and Castle Crags Wilderness. Detailed trail maps and GPS trailhead coordinates help to ensure that you know where to go. Complete route descriptions, difficulty ratings, elevation profiles, and more let you know what to expect before you arrive. Plus, with information on access, facilities, campgrounds, resorts, pack stations, and supplies from nearby towns, this handy hiking and backpacking guide provides a wealth of information. Trinity Alps & Vicinity is where your adventures begin.

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Book SynopsisPlan and Enjoy Self-Guided Inn-to-Inn HikesLeave the car behind, and go on a multiday hiking adventure in Northern California. Cross the Sierra in the footsteps of pioneers, staying in cabins beside clear mountain lakes. Take a romantic stroll along the beautiful Mendocino Coast, and sample gourmet cuisine at inns overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Explore the hydrothermal landscapes in Lassen Volcanic National Park, where you can relax with a muscle-soothing soak in hot springs. Walkabout Northern California gives you the information you need to create a wilderness vacation that lets you end each day with a comfortable bed, a great meal, and perhaps even a hot tub. This fully updated, full-color edition describes 14 walks (or walkabouts) in the wilds of Northern California: along the Pacific Coast, through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in the Cascades, and around the parklands of the San Francisco Bay. Each entry includes all the necessary details to create a memorable and invigorating vacationwith a map, mile-by-mile details of the route, logistical tips on places to stay and eat, and inspirational ideas to simplify your travel and reconnect with nature's rhythm. Some hikes can take a week, but many can be enjoyed in a weekend. Some are challenging, but many are perfect for the casual hiker. With a light day pack and a few reservations, you can travel for days along California's breathtaking coastline or over its vast mountain ranges. Follow author Tom Courtney on a northern California walkabout, so you can create a human-powered vacation in wilderness and in comfort.

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Book SynopsisGet to Know the Wisconsin City's Most Vibrant and Historic NeighborhoodsMilwaukee is richly historic. This savvy, entertaining guide explores the best of it all. Local authors Royal Brevvaxling and Molly Snyder guide you through 31 unique walking tours that traverse Milwaukee's length and breadth. Dive deep into the city with tours that illuminate its diverse neighborhoods, like the trendy East Side and the country-esque Northridge Lakes. Find everything from legendary Frank Lloyd Wright houses to custard stands to the birthplace of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. These urban treks are great ways to soak in the vibe of Brew City.Inside you'll find 31 self-guided tours through this amalgam of small town and big city Tips on where to dine, have a drink, and shop Clear neighborhood maps and vital public transportation and parking details Trivia about local culture, neighborhood history, and architecture Each self-guided tour includes full-color photographs, a map, and need-to-know details like distance, difficulty, and more. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a Points of Interest section lists the highlights of every tour. Walking Milwaukee provides the perfect path for a weekend or an after-work ramble. So grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer!

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Book SynopsisFind Solitude and Dramatic Views Around San Francisco BayEveryone needs a break from their daily life. Escape to the oak-studded grasslands and tranquil forests of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Hike, bike, or ride through nine counties with the official guide endorsed by the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. Discover dramatic coastlines, a range of ecosystems, former Mexican ranchos, vistas that inspired Spanish explorers, and more.Join author Elizabeth Byersa founding board member of the counciland Jean Rusmore, and choose from 75 trail segments on a network of paths that ring San Francisco Bay. Make your way through parks and public lands like Mount Tamalpais State Park and Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Trips range from a 2.5-mile excursion over the Benicia-Martinez Bridge to a 12.5-mile traverse of Bolinas Ridge. You can also link several trips together to create a continuous trek that is 20, 40, or even 80 miles long.Each trip includes summary information, like distance, accessibility, regulations, and facilities, as well as an easy-to-read map. Comprehensive trail directions help to ensure that you always know where to go, while details on the region's history and culture entertain you along the way. Grab the updated, full-color edition of Bay Area Ridge Trail and start planning your next adventure. The perfect outing is closer than you think.

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Book SynopsisDiscover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of the Northern California coast through 59 incomparable hikes.The rugged Northern California coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties is widely considered North America?s most dramatic stretch of coastline. Steep bluffs, rocky beaches, and offshore rock formations combine to create a stunning seascape. Above it, the forest contains the world?s tallest trees.Follow award-winning author Mike White into this beautifully mysterious hiker?s paradise with the guide to 59 of its top trails. Explore a landscape of lush, old-growth redwoods. Find picturesque vistas to Pacific Ocean sea stacks. Traverse winding descents to undisturbed beaches. See untamed wilderness teeming with wildlife. With Mike as your guide, you?ll discover the region?s most awe-inspiring locales.Features Include: 59 favorite routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists Detailed maps and elevation profiles Trailhead directions and ?don?t get lost? milestones Key at-a-glance information, including trail length, difficulty, features, and facilities Expert trail commentary Whatever you?re looking for, there?s a path for you along Northern California?s Redwood Coast. For readers ready to hit the trail, this is the guide to have, and for armchair travelers, it?s 59 journeys into wonderland.

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Book SynopsisGet to Know the Famous Louisiana City?s Vibrant and Historic NeighborhoodsFrom Lakeview and Mid-City to the Saenger Theatre and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the Big Easy is one of the world?s most fascinating places to explore. Grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer. Lifelong resident and acclaimed author Barri Bronston leads you on 33 unique walking tours in this comprehensive guidebook. Visit the legendary restaurants, music clubs, parks, and museums?and go beyond the obvious?with self-guided tours through the incomparable Crescent City. Escape into nature at Audubon Park. Enjoy a walk at the Lafitte Greenway, the premier walkway from the French Quarter to City Park. Take in the refreshing views along the Lakefront. Marvel at the stunning and historic architecture of Old Metairie.With this guide in hand, you?ll soak up the history, gossip, trivia, and more. The tours offer Barri?s tips on where to eat, drink, dance, and play. With humorous anecdotes, surprising stories, and fun facts to share with others, this guidebook has it all. Whether you?re looking for the lively flair of Magazine Street or a hip neighborhood like Faubourg Marigny, Walking New Orleans will get you there. Find a route that appeals to you, and walk New Orleans!

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Book SynopsisHike, Bike, or Ride on America's Premier Rail-Trails with This Official Guide All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy recognizes the best of them through its Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. Selections are based on scenic value, amount of use, amenities, historical significance, excellence in management and maintenance, community connections, and geographic distribution. These Hall of Fame rail-trails are found in 29 states and in nearly every environmentfrom downtown urban corridors to pathways stretching across wide-open prairie, along coastlines and through mountain ranges. In Rail-Trail Hall of Fame, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the 33 best rail-trailsfrom Massachusetts' Minuteman Commuter Bikeway to Mississippi's Longleaf Trace to Oregon's Springwater Corridor. You'll appreciate the detailed maps for each trail, plus driving directions to trailheads. Quick, at-a-glance icons indicate which activities each trail can accommodate, from biking to fishing to snowmobiling. Best of all, the succinct descriptions are written by rail-trail experts, so you know it's information that you can rely on! As an added bonus, this official guide takes a look at the fascinating railroad history behind each trail. These rail-trails represent pioneers of the movement; they inspired trail development across the nation, or they've revolutionized how trails impact communities along their routes. Whether you're on feet, wheels, or skis, you'll love the variety in this collection!STATES REPRESENTEDAlabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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Book SynopsisHike, Bike, or Ride on America's Premier Rail-Trails with This Official Guide All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy recognizes the best of them through its Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. Selections are based on scenic value, amount of use, amenities, historical significance, excellence in management and maintenance, community connections, and geographic distribution. These Hall of Fame rail-trails are found in 29 states and in nearly every environmentfrom downtown urban corridors to pathways stretching across wide-open prairie, along coastlines and through mountain ranges. In Rail-Trail Hall of Fame, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the 33 best rail-trailsfrom Massachusetts' Minuteman Commuter Bikeway to Mississippi's Longleaf Trace to Oregon's Springwater Corridor. You'll appreciate the detailed maps for each trail, plus driving directions to trailheads. Quick, at-a-glance icons indicate which activities each trail can accommodate, from biking to fishing to snowmobiling. Best of all, the succinct descriptions are written by rail-trail experts, so you know it's information that you can rely on! As an added bonus, this official guide takes a look at the fascinating railroad history behind each trail. These rail-trails represent pioneers of the movement; they inspired trail development across the nation, or they've revolutionized how trails impact communities along their routes. Whether you're on feet, wheels, or skis, you'll love the variety in this collection!STATES REPRESENTEDAlabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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Book SynopsisExperience the Unparalleled Beauty of Lake Tahoe and Its TrailThe Tahoe Rim Trail is a recreational paradise, taking hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians through three wilderness areas, as well as national forests and state park lands. It provides access to an incredible diversity of geology, flora, and faunaand, of course, miles of unbeatable views of the area along the border of California and Nevada.The most important part of your trip is planning it. Author Tim Hauserman first hiked the complete Tahoe Rim Trail in 1999and has since circumnavigated it three times. Put his expertise to use. Get the most from your time on the trail, and safely traverse a landscape rich in history and alive with nature. Tahoe Rim Trail presents the entire 165-mile trail (and dozens of side trips), divided into 8 sections. The new edition features: Updated maps and trail descriptions Information on difficulty, trail highlights, driving directions, and more Dozens of side trips and historical highlights Descriptions of the flora and fauna you will see Hundreds of tips for planning your excursion, whether it's a day hike or a backpacking adventure Specific guidance for mountain bikers, equestrians, and anglers Get the definitive resource for Lake Tahoe's crown jewel; it's endorsed by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association.

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Book SynopsisDiscover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of the Lake Tahoe area through 59 incomparable hikes.Lake Tahoe, the jewel of the Sierra Nevada, holds magic for anyone wishing to explore its surroundings: the splendid backcountry on the north side; the sedate western side; the picturesque and popular areas on the south side, including Desolation Wilderness and D. L. Bliss and Emerald Bay state parks; and the relatively undeveloped eastern side.Follow award-winning author Mike White across some of the most awe-inspiring terrain on Earth. Top Trails: Lake Tahoe describes 59 can?t-miss routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists. From an easy 2-mile amble along lakeshore cliffs to an overnight trek on the crest of the Carson Range, you?ll experience the best of this beautiful region in eastern California and western Nevada. Explore the famed Rubicon Trail, Donner Pass, highlights of the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, and more.Inside you?ll find: 59 favorite routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists Detailed maps and elevation profiles Trailhead directions and ?don?t get lost? milestones Key at-a-glance information, including trail length, difficulty, features, and facilities Expert trail commentary Whether you?re looking for a scenic stroll to entertain the kids or a challenging full-day adventure, there?s a path for you near Lake Tahoe. For readers ready to hit the trail, this is the guide to have, and for armchair travelers, it?s 59 journeys into wonder.

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Book SynopsisDiscover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of Great Smoky Mountains National Park through 50 incomparable hikes. With its secluded mountain waterways, awe-inspiring views from grassy balds, diverse plant and animal life, and impressive stands of old-growth forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. To find the best of them, follow expert author Johnny Molloy—who has spent more than 900 overnights in the Smokies, hiking and camping! Leave the roads to explore the heart of the park—whether you’re looking for an easy family stroll to a soothing stream, a seven-mile trek through a spruce forest atop a peaceful ridge, or a panoramic 22-mile overnighter. You’ll experience the best of the treasured national park that lies along the border of North Carolina and Tennessee in Top Trails: Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Inside you’ll find: 50 favorite routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists Detailed maps and elevation profiles Trailhead directions and “don’t get lost” milestones Key at-a-glance information, including trail length, difficulty, features, and facilities Expert trail commentary Johnny considers the Smokies his home stomping ground, so he makes sure you have the necessary information to enjoy Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether you’re looking for a scenic walk to stretch your legs, a full-day hike, or a rewarding backpacking trip, you’ll find it here.

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Book SynopsisMichigan’s Lower Peninsula offers extremely diverse terrain, from beaches that are home to shipwrecks and lighthouses, streams populated with trout, and wildflower and orchid fields to spaces with unusual geological formations, sand dunes, and steep climbs, and beech forests perfect for birding. Each chapter begins with an overview of each hike—the type of hike, total distance, time, difficulty, highlights, maps, and trailhead GPS coordinates. Readers will learn the best way to access the trail, tips and suggestions, and key features to look out for along the way (scenic views, drinking water, rest stops, waterfalls, and old growth trees). Whether readers are setting out in the Sleeping Bear region to observe shipwrecks, open dunes, and beach walking on the South Manitou Island trail, 50 Hikes in Michigan (with 10 bonus hikes!) is the perfect companion.

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Book SynopsisExplore the best birding locations in Minnesota with this county-by-county guide. Whether you’re new to birding or have been enjoying your backyard visitors for years, it’s time to take bird-watching to another level. Bring your love of birds on the road, and discover more than 1,400 of Minnesota’s best birding locations! A Birder’s Guide to Minnesota is a county-by-county guide to finding birds for every birder and bird photographer—residents and tourists alike. Kim Richard Eckert served for 20 years as naturalist at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, taught bird identification classes for a decade, and led countless birding tours. Now, he’s sharing his expertise with you in this truly comprehensive book. It is lavishly illustrated with more 180 color bird photos and nearly 100 detailed maps. Plus, an exhaustive annotated list to all 447 of Minnesota's bird species contains valuable field identification tips. A Birder’s Guide to Minnesota is easy to use. Simply by scanning one of the many QR codes, you can even access maps of specific birding locations.Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments A Beginner’s Guide to Minnesota A Birder’s Guide to Birding A Birder’s Guide to References & Resources A Reader’s Guide to a Birder’s Guide County Contacts Checklist of Minnesota Birds Annotated List of Minnesota Birds A Birder’s Guide to Non-Minnesota Birds A Birder’s Guide to Minnesota Non-Birds West Region Principal Birding Locations Southeast Region Principal Birding Locations Northeast Region Principal Birding Locations Index to Birding Locations Index to Bird Species Index to Bird Photos/Photo Credits

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