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Report copyright infringementby Bruce Grubbs (Author)Best Easy Day Hikes Tucson includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in and around Tucson, Arizona. Discover a region of diverse scenery and natural splendors--including a beautiful cactus forest; the Sendero Esperanza Trail, a classic example of the Sonoran Desert's lush vegetation; and the famous Seven Falls, a series of seasonal cascades in Bear Canyon.Author BiographyBruce Grubbs is an avid camper, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Randi Minetor (Author)Best Easy Day Hikes Albany includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the Albany area, with detailed maps of the routes. The hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please for hikers of all levels.Author BiographyRandi Minetor has written more than 50 books for several of Rowman & Littlefield's imprints, including ten books on hiking in New York State: Best Easy Day Hikes for Rochester, ...

The Greatest Adventure Stories Ever Told: Nineteen Gripping Tales

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Report copyright infringementby Lamar Underwood (Editor)In the gripping tale "Love of Life," told as only Jack London could tell it, a starving prospector fights for life in the rugged Yukon; in "Typhoon," Joseph Conrad takes us out to sea where a lonely ship braves a brutal, massive storm; and in "Captured by the Blackfeet," Vardis Fisher tells the chilling tale of a mountain trapper who must escape his captors--or face certain death. These are just some of the spellbinding moments found in ...

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Report copyright infringementby Randi Minetor (Author)Best Easy Day Hikes Syracuse chooses the trails that lead to the most panoramic views, and that wind through the prettiest woods and meadows and into the most interesting natural areas in Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison Counties. Urban trails, walks circling lakes, and gorge paths are just some of the wonderful walking experiences you'll find right here in Greater Syracuse--selected for you by a lifetime upstate New York resident, professiona...

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Report copyright infringementby Seth Brooks (Author)Hiking Iowa features forty of the finest trails in the Hawkeye State-from easy day hikes to overnight adventures. With this comprehensive guide, Seth Brooks provides all the information you need to get the most out of hiking the hills and valleys of Iowa. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability and interest-from bird lovers to cultural history buffs Detailed descriptions of 40 trails Accurate directions to the trailhead GPS-compa...

Best Easy Day Hikes Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness

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Report copyright infringementby Bill Schneider (Author)Experience the dual nature of this vast wilderness area straddling the Montana-Wyoming border. Featuring a range of hikes from lake-strewn alpine country of the Beartooth Plateau to the lower, densely forested, and wildlife-rich mountains of the Absaroka Range, Best Easy Day Hikes Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness is an essential hiking companion. This thoroughly revised and updated edition guides readers to the best day hiking opportunities ...

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Report copyright infringementby M. Timothy O'Keefe (Author)Hiking Central Florida describes forty of the region's best and most varied hikes, those that offer the chance to observe unspoiled, natural Florida at its finest. With terrain ranging from wet cypress swamps to dry pinewood forests, the region offers subtly striking scenery and it harbors rich diversity. Covering the area from Ocala to State Road 60 near Lake Wales and Yeehaw Junction--and also embracing the northern stretch of the F...

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Report copyright infringementby Brian D'Ambrosio (Author)She was a young schoolteacher, pretty, from a well-heeled family, and respectable - just the type of classic archetype who should not end up the way she did - and her case aroused much public interest for that very reason.Her name was Susan Pearson and she went missing under the hazy, cold skies of Missoula, Montana, Thursday, March 17, 1966. This is the oldest Cold Case in Montana history. Susan's story is just one of 27 strange vanish...

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Report copyright infringementby Randi Minetor (Author)This updated guidebook features seventy-five of the best trails the Empire State has to offer--from the 4,000-foot peaks of the Adirondacks and the lore of Rip Van Winkle's Catskills, to the glacier-gouged landscape of the Finger Lakes region. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs and descriptions, trailhead location and GPS coordinates, mile-by-mile directional cues, and a detailed map. Author BiographyRandi Minetor has writte...

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Report copyright infringementby Terry Cummings (Author)Hiking Maryland and Delaware explores 56 easy-to-follow, and easy-to-get-to hikes. Weaving the natural history and rich cultural history of two of our nation's oldest states, the author guides you through the rugged mountains, old-growth hardwood forests, salt-marsh wildlife preserves, and Piedmont stream valleys that attracted settlers to the region more than three centuries ago. Author BiographyTerry Cummings has been hiking since he fi...

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Report copyright infringementby Cheri Revai (Author)This fascinating and well-researched collection of spine-tingling accounts of paranormal phenomena focuses on the restless spirits that haunt Upstate New York's rustic and weathered region known as the North Country. What makes these stories so chilling is that each one of them is factual. The haunted sites covered in this book range from centuries-old mansions to mobile homes, and even commercial establishments such as bars, diners, and fra...

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Report copyright infringementby Randi Minetor (Author)Best Easy Day Hikes Buffalo chooses the trails that lead to the most panoramic views, and that wind through the prettiest woods and meadows and into the most interesting natural areas in Erie, Niagara and Genesee Counties. Urban trails, river walks, converted rail rights-of-way and park paths are just some of the wonderful walking experiences you'll find right here in Greater Buffalo--selected for you by a lifetime upstate New York residen...

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Report copyright infringementby Seth Brooks (Author)Hiking Kansas introduces hikers of all abilities to 40-45 of the greatest hiking adventures across the state. Complete with thorough hike descriptions, mile by mile directional cues, detailed maps and useful information on the surrounding area there is something for every hikers. Between rolling prairies, wooded river valleys, and an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife, a wealth of natural beauty awaits you on the hiking trails of Kansas.A...

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Report copyright infringementby Lisa Ballard (Author)Best Easy Day Hikes Adirondacks, 3rd Edition features the best easy day hikes throughout the area. With detailed maps and trail descriptions, navigating these wonderful trails is made easy. It's the perfect tool for day hikers, families, and local outdoors people looking to explore the Adirondacks in an easy day hike. In addition to information on the trails themselves, this guide includes GPS coordinates as well as a section on regional at...

Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Skjelset (Author), Heidi Radlinski (Author)Updated and revised, Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park contains concise descriptions for thirty easy-to-follow hikes. Featuring hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this guidebook has something for everyone. Author BiographyHeidi Schneider spent her childhood exploring the wilderness in and around Montana. Also from Montana, Mary Skjelset is a writer, mother, and public intere...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark R. Weinberger (Author)Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Minnesota Off the Beaten Path show you the North Star State you never knew existed. Ski, hike, or just relax at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center; visit a three-billion-year-old rock in Yellow Medicine County; or fill up at the world's only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed service station in Carlton County. So, if you'v...

Exploring Colorado with Kids: 71 Field Trips + 142 Nature-Inspired Activities

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Report copyright infringementby Jamie Siebrase (Author), Deborah Mock (Author)Are you ready to experience Colorado's best outdoors destinations for families? What are you waiting for?There's so much more to the Colorado outdoors scene than skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. Between Fort Collins and Colorado Springs, from the sprawling, golden plains to Summit County's snow-capped peaks, this unique guidebook introduces families to an exciting range of outdoorsy adventures. Travel journalist...

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Report copyright infringementby Luke Kratz (Author)Idaho is truly one of the last frontiers in the United States. With more actual wilderness than any other state in the union, save Alaska, Idaho offers the unique opportunity to see the North American continent as it once - wild and mysterious. Hiking Idaho introduces you to the wonders of Idaho's spectacular backcountry - the hard, pink granite of the Sawtooth Mountains, beloved by climbers; the popular and very accessible Iron Bog and Fishp...

Day Trips(r) from the Twin Cities: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler

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Report copyright infringementby Lisa Meyers McClintick (Author)Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from the Twin Cities. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. With full trip-planning information, Day Trips from the Twin Cities helps make the most of a brief getaway.Back JacketNo planning required!Need a day away to relax, refresh, renew? ...

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Giordano (Author), Lynn Rosen (Author)This fully updated and revised guide to more than 300 public campgrounds in the state of Washington is perfect for tent and RV campers alike. Within each of the campground listings is vital information on location, road conditions, fees, reservations, available facilities, and recreational activities. The listings are organized by geographic area, and thorough site maps help simplify the search for the perfect campgro...

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Report copyright infringementby Randy Stapilus (Author)Looking for the ideal spot to pitch your tent or park your RV? Camping Idaho will take you there. This comprehensive guidebook gives detailed descriptions of more than 300 public campgrounds throughout Idaho's widely varied scenery. These are campsites managed by national, state, city, and county parks; the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Idaho Power Company. They're in remote wilderness areas and near cities, in de...

Cargo of Hope: Voyages of the Humanitarian Ship Vega

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Report copyright infringementby Shane Granger (Author)This is the story of the historic ship Vega's first missions of mercy--a real-life sea tale complete with vicious storms, exotic locations, heart-rending moments, and priceless glimpses into real life on some of the world's most remote tropical islands.In December 2004, Shane Granger and his partner, Meggi Macoun, had just completed a sailing odyssey from South Africa to Malaysia and were enjoying a well-earned siesta when the Boxing Day T...

Great Genesee Road: Traveling Through Time on New York State's Historic Route 5

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Figiel (Author)Today we call most of it New York Route 5. Over the centuries it has been called the Iroquois Trail, Genesee Road, Mohawk and Seneca Turnpike, Buffalo Road. In The Great Genesee Road, author Richard Figiel takes readers on a historical journey tracing the first road to penetrate west into New York State, exploring the artifacts and stories of centuries along the way from the Hudson River to Lake Erie. Many centuries ago, it was a Native-A...

The Finger Lakes Drinking Guide: The Ultimate Companion to Upstate New York's Wineries, Breweries, Cideries, and Distilleries

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Turback (Author)New York State's Finger Lakes region attracts over 25 million visitors every year, making it the state's second-largest tourist destination behind New York City. Besides its beautiful lakes, stunning foliage, and welcoming people, the Finger Lakes has long been known as one of the country's - let alone world's - greatest winemaking regions. And, beyond Rieslings and Chardonnays, IPAs, ciders, gins, and whiskeys have risen the ranks in ce...

Out There Adirondacks: 108 of the Weirdest, Wildest, and Most Wonderful Attractions of the Adirondack Region

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Report copyright infringementby Larry Weill (Author)The Adirondack Park is a huge and diverse region that has earned a special place in the hearts of millions who live and visit its mountains and lakes, vistas and views, and natural and man-made attractions. There are many books that list the major sites, well-trodden trails, and "tourist traps" of the Adirondack region. Out There Adirondacks is a guide to everything else: the unusual, historic, strange, often-passed-by and sometimes-haunted ...

Death in Rocky Mountain National Park: Accidents and Foolhardiness on the Continental Divide

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Report copyright infringementby Randi Minetor (Author)Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park welcomes more than 4 million visitors every year, but this jewel of America's parks has seen more than its fair share of deaths among its tourists. More than 70 people have perished attempting to climb Longs Peak, the park's tallest mountain--some of whom vanished into the wilderness, never to be found. Thousand-foot falls from high rock ledges, hypothermia, avalanches that bury climbers, lightning s...

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Report copyright infringementby Barry Parr (Author)Thoroughly updated and revised, this four-season guide features over 100 of the best hikes from every quarter of the Sierra Nevada range, geared to differing levels of skill and experience. From foothill to desert, deep canyon to alpine mountaintop, author Barry Parr has compiled a list of fantastic hikes that illustrate the entirety of the range. This is one of the most comprehensive hiking guides to the Gold Country. Author BiographyBarry P...

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Report copyright infringementby Erik Molvar (Author)This fourth edition of Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for thirty-one short, manageable hikes. Veteran author and hiker Erik Molvar describes the best routes for those who have limited time or abilities, without missing out on the area's scenic splendors: majestic spires, Pacific coast beaches, and a rare temperate rain forest ecosystem. Look inside for: Half-hour strolls to fu...

Finding the Wild West: The Mountain West: Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana

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Report copyright infringementby Mike Cox (Author)From the famed Oregon Trail to the boardwalks of Dodge City to the great trading posts on the Missouri River to the battlefields of the nineteenth-century Indian Wars, there are places all over the American West where visitors can relive the great Western migration that helped shape our history and culture. This guide to the Mountain West states of Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana--one of the five-volume Finding the Wild West series...

Day Trips(r) the Carolinas: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler

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Report copyright infringementby James L. Hoffman (Author)Getaway Ideas for the Local TravelerRediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with this fun and friendly guide. For local travelers seeking new adventures in their own backyards as well as for vacationers looking to experience all the excitement the area has to offer, each Day Trips(R) guide offers hundreds of activities to do, sights to see, and secrets to discover within a two- to three-hour drive and a route map for each itinerar...

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Report copyright infringementby Randy Johnson (Author)Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway offers concise descriptions and detailed maps for thirty-four easy-to-follow trails from the southern end of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Featuring: Thirty-minute strolls to full-day adventures Hikes for everyone, including families Great hikes featuring waterfalls and wildflowers; great hikes for dogs Mile-by-mile directions and clear...

Pennsylvania Off the Beaten Path(r): Discover Your Fun

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Report copyright infringementby Christine O'Toole (Author)Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Pennsylvania Off the Beaten Path show you the Keystone State you never knew existed. Discover extinct creepy crawlies at the Insectarium, the country's largest bug museum. Put your car in neutral, take your foot off the brake, and feel the spooky effects of Gravity Hill. Head 150 feet underground to get an up-close look at the ...