Afoot & Afield: Atlanta by Marcus Woolf sorts through a myriad hiking opportunities at various parks, wilderness areas and other natural areas around Atlanta. With this book, people can quickly find important information to help them choose the perfect journey, including highlights they'll experience on the trail, the distance of the hike and time needed to complete the journey. Also, turn-by-turn directions identify specific features to help people avoid taking a wrong turn. Beca...

A lifelong backpacker, Michael Lanza knows our national parks like the back of his hand. As a father of two, he hopes to share these special places with his kids. But he has seen firsthand the changes wrought by global warming and understands what lies ahead: melting glaciers, disappearing species, and inundated coastlines. To Lanza, it feels like the house he grew up in is being looted. Painfully aware of the ecological--and spiritual--calamity that global warming will bring to our nation...

Three familiar agents (32, 33, 666) visit Chimney Rock State Park (NC, USA) on a nice spring day for hiking, history, geology, incredible views, and strange conversation (sometimes intended to be overheard). Approx. 2400 words. Another tale in the psecret psociety pshort pstory pseries.Mr. Malloy: Not seen.Sex: Not observed.Violence: Not observed.Drug usage: Not detected.Strangeness level: Low.Real-life accuracy: 96%.

This book was written for those who enjoy the beauty of the countryside, with its year round attractions and drama.As many of us don't like crossing muddy fields or livestock filled areas, the book's aim is to keep the walks to an easy 3-5 miles in length, on mud free paths. It is always recommended that appropriate footwear is worn for these walks, though there will be no muddy fields or rough tracks.Of particular interest are some of the lovely historic buildings and attrac...

Once you try letterboxing, it’s hard not to get hooked. It combines the thrill of the hunt with a love of discovery of exploring new places, or rediscovering your own town. It’s a low-key adventure, away from crowds and expensive attractions and encourages you to get outside and explore.It’s a journey that helps you to discover new places, similar to a treasure hunt. You only need a few supplies that are reasonably priced, so it’s easy to get started. Plus, there is so much variety...

From Downtown through the suburbs to the mountains in the west and the marshlands in the east, the Washington metro area has something to offer anyone looking for a good hike.Part of the most comprehensive hiking series in print, the 3rd edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C. is a complete revision by local travel writers Rachel Cooper and Renee Sklarew. The new issue features a wider collection of trails spe...

From Linville Gorge to the Davidson River Valley, the land comprising Pisgah National Forest has been a source of pleasure to hikers for generations. This guide details almost 100 of the forest's finest trails, selected for their views, the waterfalls they visit, and the diversity of plant and animal life present. The authors hiked all the trails using a hand-held GPS unit. Each trail entry includes distance, elevation gained, GPS coordinates at various points, and a detailed description o...

Florida visitors are often surprised by both the beauty of its trails and by the great variety of its landscapes. Although Florida doesn't have any mountains, it does offer trails with views of everything from beaches and bluffs to prairies and wetlands. In this comprehensive trail guide, you'll find some of the best, most beautiful trails in Florida.Many of the trails were converted from unused railroad corridors to become some of the best multiuse rail-trails in the state. In thi...

Best Tent Camping: Florida will guide you to the quietest, most beautiful, most secure, and best managed campgrounds in Florida. Painstakingly selected from more than 1,000 campgrounds in the forest, in the swamps, and on the coast, each campsite is rated for beauty, noise, privacy, security, spaciousness, and cleanliness. Each campground profile provides essential details on facilities, reservations, fees, and restrictions, as well as an accurate, easy-to-read map, making the cam...

CLICK HERE to download two free hikes from Best Hikes with Kids Colorado* Guidebook to Colorado hikes selected for kids and their parents* Previously published as Best Hikes with Children in Colorado, this guidebook has a new title, a colorful new design including two-color throughout, and all new maps and photographs* More than 15 completely new hiking rout...

Hikes and walks from the mountains to the LowcountrySeasoned hiking author Johnny Molloy details 50 hikes of varied lengths and difficulties throughout verdant South Carolina, from the Chattooga River to the diverse terrain of the Midlands, including Congaree National Park, all the way to the Lowcountry, land of beaches and forgotten swamps and designated wildernesses. Specific emphasis is placed on the most scenic destinations and unique places that make the Palme...

Five Star Trails: Roanoke and the New River Valley showcases 40 hikes in the mountains, valleys, and Piedmont of Western Virginia. The guide includes an array of treks reflecting the area's superlative scenery, from wild waterfalls in the New River Valley to highland wildernesses of the Jefferson National Forest, historic paths along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and waterside strolls beside Smith Mountain Lake. It is authored by the Southeast's most experienced outdoors writer,