Discover the Best Hikes in Birmingham, Alabama Where railroads ran and mines once burrowed into mountains, the healed landscape is repurposed for beautiful hiking and biking opportunities.
Discover the Best Hikes in Chattanooga, TennesseeCentered on the banks of the mighty Tennessee River, Chattanooga is flanked to the east by the lofty Southern Appalachian Mountains and to the west by the rugged Cumberland Plateau.
North Carolina Adventure Weekends makes it easy for campers, hikers, cyclists, paddlers, and climbers to plan weekend after weekend of memorable outdoor trips.
Declared as one of the top five hiking trails on the planet by National Geographic's Adventure magazine, the John Muir Trail (JMT) runs a spectacular 211 miles from fabled Yosemite Valley to the foot of Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48.
Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: Mid-Atlantic by Matt Willen provides readers with detailed information on 43 of the best Appalachian Trail day hikes along the 450 miles stretch of trail that extends from Harper's Ferry, West Virginia to the New York/Connecticut state line.
A whopping 900,000 acres, the mighty Monongahela National Forest is the heart and soul of West Virginia and a natural getaway for hikers and weekend backpackers.
The San Antonio and Austin areas are steeped in history -- San Antonio's Alamo stands as a symbol of Texas' fierce independence, while Austin is recognized as the cradle of Texas statehood.
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles shows readers how to quickly drive to and enjoy the best hikes from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
Covering the region surrounding the 22-mile-long lake, author Jordan Summers guides hikers along 40 of the region's best trails--all located within 25 miles of Lake Tahoe's shoreline.
The natural open spaces in and around San Diego are a prized natural resource for area hikers, and author Sheri McGregor shows you where and how to enjoy 60 of the best trails that the city of San Diego, nearby state parks, and private ventures have to offer.
Focusing on hikes close to the metropolitan area, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Cleveland by Diane Stresing provides the information needed to choose the perfect day hike, along with maps, directions, driving times, and a wealth of trail details.
It's been 10 years since the release of the first edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Seattle, which makes 2016's third edition the 10th Anniversary Edition!
Although known predominantly for its Pennsylvania Dutch culture, the Gettysburg battlefield, and the cities of Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York, south-central Pennsylvania is home to many tracts of public lands that offer a diverse array of hiking experiences.
From the banks of Lake Alma to the broken-down buildings of the Rush ghost town,hikers will be amazed at the beauty and diversity of landscapes in the Ozarks.
Zane Grey visits what he considers to be "e;probably the most beautiful and wonderful natural phenomenon in the world,"e; and "e;also Monument Valley, and the mysterious and labyrinthine Canyon Segi with its great prehistoric cliff-dwellings.
In 1832, Washington Irving, Americas first literary superstar, returned to the United States after seventeen years abroad and swiftly set out to explore Pawnee countrythe wild uncharted territory deep in the young nations interior.
With the images of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict so dominant in our minds, walking for leisure is the one activity probably least associated with the West Bank region.
Daniel de Roulet hat wandernd ein Kreuz über sein Land gemacht, um zu Fuss das zu erforschen, was Charles Ferdinand Ramuz «geografischen Patriotismus» genannt hat.
Emma Gatewood was the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail alone, as well as the first person-man or woman-to walk it twice and three times and she did it all after the age of 65.
The 39 outingswaterfall adventures, foothills and forest hikes, and streamside and lakeside rambles--in this guide make for a perfect introduction to the wilderness of Western Maine.
Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Maine Hikes Off the Beaten Path leads you through the Pine Tree State with stunning views along the way--from mountaintops to trails and wildlife reserves.