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Canyonlands and Arches national parks have hundreds of miles of hiking trails. But if hikers are only going to be there for a day or so and need something that is not physically demanding, which trail do they choose? This book answers the question.
“Best Easy Day Hikes Canyonlands and Arches” includes trail descriptions and maps of the author's favorite short hikes in the two parks. All hikes included in this little book, with one exception,...
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“Best Hikes Near Atlanta” introduces thirty-five distinct outdoor hiking destinations across the metropolitan area, from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the north to the rolling, heavily forested Piedmont foothills in the south. It is an essential addition to the library of all who wish to explore the rich natural and historical sites within an hour's drive of Atlanta.
43) Death Valley
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Death Valley was one place that could never be popular with men. It had been set apart for the hardy diggers for earthen treasure, and for the wanderers of the wastelands: men who go forth to seek and to find and to face their souls. Perhaps most of them found death. But there was a death in life. Desert travelers learned the secret that men lived too much in the world; that in silence and loneliness and desolation there was something infinite, something...
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A guide to trails 60 minutes or 60 miles from Philadelphia, “Best Hikes Near Philadelphia” features useful trail specs and hike summaries accompanied by easy-to-read maps and stunning photos. More than just a guidebook, however, it also includes an extensive section on weather, trail etiquette, hiking with dogs, judging trail mileage, local flora and fauna, and the value of hikers lobbying for wilderness.
50) Hiking
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You will have built up for yourselves a wonderful store of memories, which will not leave you as long as you live: memories of sun and wind, of the songs of birds, the patter of rain upon the leaves and the smell of the warm, wet earth: memories of white, dusty roads, clear streams and cool, shady places: perhaps, too, of dark clouds and great winds: but, most of all, you know that you will remember the sparks rising from your camp fire and the small...
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The Poconos of northeastern Pennsylvania may get eight million visitors a year, but there are places there one can get lost-and would gladly be lost for a bit. From the iconic Dingmans Bridge spanning the Delaware, to the region's 150 lakes and forested mountains, Hiking the Poconos covers it all-with the added plus of listing a B&B, a campground, restaurant, local events, and more along with each hike description.
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Whether you're just setting out for a day hike or are planning to trek all the way from Maine to Georgia, Backpacker Magazine's Guide to the Appalachian Trail is the definitive guide to the most famous footpath in the nation. This updated edition provides detailed descriptions of what terrain hikers can expect to find in any given section, along with information on local natural history and nearby towns and landmarks. Chapters on the geology of the...
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Das Buch ist eine Abschrift von zwei Tagebüchern, die ich in der Zeit vom 10.April bis 20.Mai 2023 geführt habe. Ergänzt um einige Anmerkungen und Erinnerung aus 6 Wochen schönster Lebenszeit.
Wer jedoch Packlisten oder Etappenpläne für den Jakobsweg sucht, dessen Erwartungen werden nicht erfüllt werden.
Vielmehr findet man zwischen den Zeilen mit welcher Euphorie ich auf den Camino Frances gestartet bin. Welch liebe Menschen ich dort getroffen...
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“Best Easy Day Hikes Vail” includes concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for spectacular hiking routes through some of the most outstanding scenery in central Colorado's mountains. Hikes to alpine lakes, meadows full of wildflowers, and along sparkling streams are all included.
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State Hiking Series Each guide includes:
-Hikes suited to every ability
-Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails
-Up-to-date trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues
-Detailed trail maps and GPS coordinates
-Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for each hike
-Trail Finder for best hikes with dogs, children, great views, or wildlife viewing-Information on fees and permits, contacts,...
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“Best Hikes Near Phoenix” details 40 of the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Phoenix area, including outings near Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, and Apache Junction. Ranging from easy nature walks to strenuous multiday backpack trips, the routes in this guide offer something for every hiker-within easy reach of the city.
Each featured hike includes a brief route description, at-a-glance data including the length and difficulty...
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Families on Foot is an interactive guide for families to help motivate children to enjoy hiking and walking in nature. The progressive book would outline basic steps to help families with kids grow from beginner to intermediate hikers and to cultivate a love and enthusiasm for the outdoors. (Going beyond this to "advanced hiker" is beyond the scope of this book and the need for families.) Elements include a basic checklist of gear and safety needs,...
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This guide is about hiking and generally exploring desert areas, specifically southwest Utah and adjacent areas (southern Nevada and northern Arizona). Each of the 25 hikes described in the guide originally appeared as a published story in The Spectrum (St. George, Utah daily newspaper).There is no better way to experience the ruggedness and beauty, the history of settlement by Native Americans and later pioneers, and the solitude than by simply hiking...
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See Hiking the White Mountains, Second Edition for all the most updated hike info!
Whether you're taking in a 360-degree view mountaintop view, a dramatic waterfall, or a pristine pond, this book takes readers on thirty-nine of the best hikes in New Hampshire's White Mountains, some well-known and others off the beaten path.
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This classic map and compass navigation guide-newly revised for the age of GPS-offers a clear and concise master class on the art of orienteering.
GPS devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors. This popular, easy-to-use orienteering handbook has been helping people find their way for more than fifty years.
Now updated...
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