Lace up your boots and sample some of the best trails in New England. Explore beaches and sand dunes at seashores in eastern Massachusetts. Trek through verdant forests in south-central Connecticut. Amble along secluded rivers and bays at wildlife sanctuaries in Rhode Island, or take in the views from the mountaintops in the northern Berkshires of Massachusetts. Veteran hikers and outdoor writers Rhonda and George Ostertag will introduce you to these trails and more. Use this guide for: up-to-date trail information; accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails; difficulty ratings for each hike; detailed trail maps; zero-impact camping tips. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest in southern New England. (6 x 9, 336 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts)
Unique hiking adventures abound in Tennessee where trails meander through hardwood forests with roaring waterfalls and hidden caves and to rocky mountaintop vistas and barren balds. Tennessee is also a place where human and natural history are inescapably intertwined, and each hike is not just an exploration of the natural world but a slice of Americana that shouldn't be missed. From natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the historical Civil War battlefields of Shiloh and Lookout Mountain, Hiking Tennessee is a state-wide hiking guide that features 62 of the best hiking areas-including the Appalachian Trail, the Natchez Trace, Land Between the Lakes, and the diverse Cumberland region. Special sections focus on hiking with children and Civil War stories, and detailed trail descriptions will lead you to great fishing spots and campsites. Accurate maps and first-hand information will get you to the trailheads and help you plan your trip. Whether you are interested in a challenging backpacking adventure deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains or an easy day hike or leisurely stroll through a historic state park, Hiking Tennessee is an indispensable part of your next outing.
The Texas backcountry is as spacious and diverse as the Lone Star State itself. There are the rugged Guadalupe Mountains in the west, and the deep canyons of the Red River in the Panhandle. In the center of the state, crystal clear streams cut through juniper and oak forests in the Hill Country while lakes dot the eastern landscape. The opportunities for hiking adventures are almost endless. Hiking Texas, formerly The Hiker's Guide to Texas, the first guidebook to the entire state, is the perfect introduction to the Texas backcountry. Written by veteran guidebook author and outdoor photographer Laurence Parent, Hiking Texas contains hikes to suit all abilities and interests. Many hikes lie within the boundaries of the state's two national parks, and many others can be found in the impressive Texas state parks. The book contains accurate, up-to-date trail information, complemented by detailed maps, and many features of the landscape are captured in black-and-white photos. The book also contains a foreword by former Texas Governor Ann Richards and sections on hiking with children and backcountry safety and ethics. Whether you are a backpacker looking to head into Big Bend National Park for a few days or a family planning an easy hike within the city limits of Austin, Hiking Texas is an essential item in any knapsack.
The Allegheny National Forest in north-western Pennsylvania covers 500,000 acres and is nationally known for it's many established hiking trails. This guide covers 50 day-hikes and 5 backpacking trails in and around the region. Information for each hike includes what to pack, time to allow, detailed directions to trailheads, maps of each trail, and major vistas and points of interest along the way.
Native Americans call this country Paha Sapa, meaning "hills that are black." Hikers call the Black Hills "paradise." An area of 6,000 square miles with more than 500 miles of trails, the Black Hills have affected travelers through the ages-including Native American leaders Crazy Horse and Black Elk, Gen. George Armstrong Custer and sculptor Gutzon Borglum. Black Hills country is a land of pine forested hills surrounded by prairie, and oasis full of wildlife and striking rock formations, an area of religious and historic significance, and an area of magnificent hiking diversity. Hiking South Dakota's Black Hills Country covers nearly all the trails in the area from Devils Tower National Monument and Mount Rushmore National Memorial to Custer State Park and Wind Cave and Badlands National Parks. Detailed descriptions and maps will get you to the trailheads and help you plan your trip. This guide also includes tips on safety and hiking with children, elevation charts, photographs, no-trace camping information, and an equipment checklist. Whether you are a veteran or novice hiker, Hiking South Dakota's Black Hills Country will lead the way to outdoor adventure.
Features 50 hikes for all skill levels, from leisurely wildflower hikes to high alpine treks, Hiking the Columbia River Gorge is the ultimate guide to this "final passage to the Pacific."
The pristine beauty of Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains draws hikers from all over the country. This new guide maps out a variety of paths for both beginners and more advanced explorers. Tips and highlights make these hikes accessible and enjoyable. Includes 56 hikes, most never before published, and detailed maps along with advice for safe hiking.
East of Washington's Puget Sound rise the pristine peaks of the North Cascades. With this guidebook, backpacking enthusiasts can choose from 101 carefully selected trips in the rugged and steep terrain of this untamed region. The author recommends trips, matching hikers desires and abilities. Categories include waterfalls, solitude, wildflowers, fall colors, panoramic vistas, and more. The author also provides a thorough "Planning your Trip" section and a basic natural history of the area.
This guide to the Oregon Coast's greatest hiking adventures features over 50 hikes from Astoria to Gold Beach. For the experienced backpacker or the novice day-tripper, Hiking the Oregon Coast provides insider information to make each hiking trip informed and memorable, including GPS-Quality maps, clear directions from major access points, up-to-date road information, photographs, highlights, summaries, regional tips, historical tidbits, and resource information. Also included are GPS waypoint coordinates for each hike, accurate route directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, tips on equipment, trip planning, and hiking with dogs and children, and much more.
Hiking Southern New England, 2nd
Hiking Tennessee
Hiking Texas
Hiking the Allegheny National Forest: Exploring the Wilderness of Northwestern P
Hiking the Black Hills Country, 2nd: A Guide to More Than 50 Hikes in South Dako
Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway: The Ultimate Travel Guide to America's Most Popul
Hiking the Columbia River Gorge, 2nd (Regional Hiking Series)
Hiking the Endless Mountains: Exploring the Wilderness of Northeast Pennsylvania
Hiking the North Cascades
Hiking the Oregon Coast: Day Hikes Along the Oregon Coast and Coastal Mountains
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