Managing Mountain Biking
Author: Pete Webber
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780975502310
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America's Great Hiking Trails
Author: Karen Berger
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Published: 2014-09-23
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 0789327414
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards -- 2014 GOLD Winner for Adventure & Recreation Society of American Travel Writers Eastern Chapter -- Gold Award Society of American Travel Writers Foundation -- 2015 Lowell Thomas Travel Award for Best Travel Book A hiker’s dream bucket list is embodied in this lavishly illustrated celebration of more than 50,000 miles of America’s most iconic trails. Celebrating the forty most important trails in America, this volume takes the reader through forty-nine states and eight national parks. Literally tens of millions of tourists and hikers visit these trails each year, some of which wind through the country’s most scenic natural wonders and virtually every major ecosystem in America. Each featured trail has its own section, complete with a map and photo gallery, and the reader explores what makes it one of the most magnificent hiking experiences anywhere in the world. Trail histories accompany detailed hiker-friendly descriptions that highlight the most scenic spots, with suggestions for shorter weekend and day hikes. The stunning photographs take the reader on a visual adventure conducted by Bart Smith, the first person to hike all eleven National Scenic Trails from end to end. America’s Great Hiking Trails is perfect for anyone interested in outdoor recreation and conservation.
Classic Mountain Bike Rides
Author: Nicky Crowther
Publisher: Bulfinch Press
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780821227039
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Looks at thirty of the world's finest off-road bike trails capturing the local character, flora and fauna, and scenic landscapes of treks through such places as the Himalayas, the Pyrenees, and the Rockies.
Biking Illinois
Author: David Johnsen
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9781931599641
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →From Chicago's magnificent lakefront to the mountain trails of the Shawnee National Forest, no state has more varied terrain for the cyclist than Illinois. Large, full-detail maps guide you confidently on city streets or prairie back roads, and concise, entertaining trail descriptions make your bicycle adventure come alive. Includes 60 rides for cyclists of all ability levels, tips on where to find water, snacks, lodging, repairs, fascinating notes that help you appreciate the nature and history along the trail, and much more.
From Rails to Trails
Author: United States. Citizens' Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality
Publisher:
Published: 1975
Total Pages: 76
ISBN-13:
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Author: Natalie Bartley
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2015-05-01
Total Pages: 369
ISBN-13: 1493014781
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Best Rail Trails Pacific Northwest is the complete guide to walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing more than sixty of the best rail trails in one of the most beautiful and geographically varied reaches of America. Written by a local author with expert knowledge of the region, this easy-to-use book provides mile-by-mile descriptions of the most popular rural and urban rail trails in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, plus complete listings of the region’s other rail trails—from Washington’s Burke Gilman Trail that passes above the old sand point naval base, to Idaho’s Route of the Hiawatha Trail, renowned for its tunnels. Look inside to find: Full trail profiles, including length, access points, difficulty rating, and surface type Detailed trail maps Full-color photos GPS coordinates At-a-glance icons for easy identification of rail trails that best suit one’s interests Information on wheelchair accessibility; availability of parking, restrooms, and places to eat along the trail; locations of ranger stations, visitor’s centers, and depot museums; and where to rent bikes
More Trails, More Tales
Author: Bob Henderson
Publisher: Dundurn
Published: 2014-11-29
Total Pages: 249
ISBN-13: 1459721810
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Draws on Canadian exploration, history, geography, anthropology, literature, and philosophy, striking a balance that will delight serious naturalists and armchair historians alike.
When You Find My Body
Author: D. Dauphinee
Publisher: Down East Books
Published: 2019-06-01
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 1608936910
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Geraldine Largay vanished in July 2013, while hiking the Appalachian Trail in Maine. Her disappearance sparked the largest lost-person search in Maine history, which culminated in her being presumed dead. She was never again seen alive.
Best Rail Trails California
Author: Tracy Salcedo
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2008-10-14
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 0762755644
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Comprehensive directory to the state's most popular rail trails. Each trail will receive a full trail profile, descriptive narrative, detailed information, and more.
Baltimore Trails
Author: Bryan MacKay
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2008-11-19
Total Pages: 286
ISBN-13: 0801890705
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Baltimore Trails is a comprehensive and detailed guide to trails on public lands in and around Baltimore. Discover Hemlock Gorge, a small slice of Appalachia transported into northern Baltimore County, with its timeless peace and ancient gnarled hemlocks; or Black Marsh, where birds skulk among the vegetation of pristine freshwater wetlands; or the unique landscape of Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, which shelters more than 38 rare plant species. Baltimore Trails answers the needs of hikers and mountain bikers, offering accurate maps, up-to-date access information, and reliable trail descriptions. Bryan MacKay, a lifelong Baltimore resident and avid naturalist, walked, cycled, and explored nearly 80 trails in local state, county, and city parks, as well as area watersheds. He provides a detailed description, topographic map, and the length, location, and degree of difficulty for each trail. Some trails offer an easy afternoon stroll, while others provide a day of rugged hiking or biking. Thumbnail essays offer scenic highlights and discuss typical plants, animals, and local ecology. Every trail was field-checked in 2007 for the second edition. Miles of new trails are included, as is updated information on recent trail reroutes.
