Download or read book The Dayhiker s Guide to the National Parks written by Michael Joseph Oswald and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 350 of the best hikes in the United States National Parks. Hiking is the quintessential National Park activity. But with 1,000s of miles of trails, choosing the perfect hike can be a daunting task. This book sets you on a journey to hundreds of your National Park's most spectacular destinations, from Acadia's ladder trails to Zion's red-rock canyons. This is my love letter to all you National Park hikers out there. Enjoy the trails and your National Parks!
Download or read book Arches National Park Dayhiker s Guide written by Jerome Malitz and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In only 119 square miles there are over 2,000 natural formations. This guide the hiker to the best spots.
Download or read book Rocky Mountain National Park Dayhiker s Guide written by Jerome Malitz and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From flora and fauna to the geology and history of Rocky Mountain National Park, author Jerome Malitz takes the dayhiker through incredible hikes of breathtaking Colorado backcountry. The succinct trail descriptions and colorful photographs are a welcomed companion to any hiker. All hikes described (except Longs Peak) require less than 4,000 feet elevation gain and a total round trip distance of no more than ten miles. For this revised edition, the book has been redesigned for easier use, including all new maps from the National Geographic Trails Illustrated park map. The descriptions of each hike have been updated and enhanced, including trailhead location changes. There are also updates to parking and shuttle bus availability. In words and color photographs, this guide emphasizes not only the destination of the hike, but also the remarkable features along the way. Book jacket.
Download or read book Your Guide to the National Parks written by Michael Joseph Oswald and published by Stone Road Press. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. National Parks are some of the most beautiful and popular destinations in the United States. They’re also vast expanses of largely undeveloped wilderness. To make the most of your next national park adventure, you’ll want a good guide. This full-color travel guidebook is the ultimate tool to simplify your travel planning. Detailed maps highlighting popular attractions and trailheads help visualize your itinerary. Lodging, camping, and hiking tables make choosing where to stay and what trails to hike easy. Hiking is explored in depth, but you’ll find details, including outfitter essentials, on all the most popular activities. Whether you’re looking to raft the Grand Canyon, see Old Faithful erupt, climb Mount Rainier, or simply select the perfect place to lay back and stare at the stars, you’ll find those details too. Tips and recommendations from the author help you decide when to visit and how to avoid crowds. Hundreds of lists put the best of America’s Best Idea at your fingertips. A dozen suggested road trips, including hundreds of noteworthy stops beyond the parks, provide the building blocks for a trip of a lifetime. The completely updated third edition features more than 150 large maps and 100 easy-to-read tables. 550 new photos showcase our most scenic treasures before you set foot in them. When you do, you’ll want to maximize time on your next national park adventure by planning it with the help of a good guide. Let this book be Your Guide to the National Parks.
Download or read book The Adventures of a Day Hiker written by Matthew Wakelee and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get out of the car and onto the trail! Many people never even leave their car when they travel to a National Park. Others go no farther than the scenic viewpoints. Learn how easy it is to escape the throngs of tourists and enter the wild and pristine landscape of America's National Parks. Part travelogue, part memoir, and part guidebook, The Adventures of a Day Hiker, takes you on an escape from the "real world" to the natural world where skyscrapers are towering sandstone cliffs and 200-foot tall sequoias. Through vivid description and detailed accounts you will join the author on countless day hikes within ten National Parks. He takes you to some of the most iconic sights within the National Park System. You will witness an Old Faithful eruption, climb Half Dome, watch the sunset on Delicate Arch, and hike into the Grand Canyon. In addition, Wakelee shares the intimate times from his travels; including watching the sunset beside hundreds of seagulls on the Pacific coast and admiring a starry night sky. With Wakelee as your guide, you will see grizzlies and moose from the trail and have up close encounters with mountain goats, rams, and bison. You will witness two Search and Rescue missions and one enormous forest fire. Wakelee will show you that you don't have to go backpacking for miles to get a taste of the wilderness; a simple day hike can showcase a land that is scenic beyond your imagination.
Download or read book Day Hiker written by Mary West and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-18 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Day Hiker: Gold Country Trail Guide II is the second in the Day Hiker series of trail guide books. Twenty-six more trails are described and photographed in the foothills of Northern California, up into the Sierra Nevada Mountains and down to the valley floor east of Sacramento.
Download or read book Walking the California Coast written by John McKinney and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rocky Mountain National Park Dayhiker s Guide written by Jerome Malitz and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide emphasizes not only the destination of the hike, but also the remarkable and changing features you see along the way. The hikes include well-traveled favorites such as Bear Lake and Lulu City, as well as lesser-known locales such as Lake of Glass, Ypsilon Mountain, and Black Lake. Includes sections on park history, flora, fauna, geology, and a running commentary on the park's abundant wildflowers.
Download or read book Day Hiking North Cascades written by Craig Romano and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE LOOP HIKE, "FRAGRANCE LAKE" CLICK HERE to download two free hikes from Day Hiking North Cascades 125 trails, each rated on an overall-quality scale of 1 to 5 Quick-reference icons for kids, dogs, views, and more Full-color photo insert and overview map 1% of sales donated to the Washington Trails Association "Romano is one of the better guidebook writers around… He covers a lot of territory that other guidebooks have passed up."-- Seattle Post-Intelligencer Discover the stunning scenery that abounds in the North Cascades region, where hikers indulge in the drama of steep peaks, deep valleys, and everything in between. This new guide covers the Bellingham area, Mount Baker, the Highway 20 corridor, North Cascades National Park, Winthrop and the Pasayten Wilderness area, parts of Glacier Peak Wilderness, and the Mountain Loop Highway. Compact and fresh with a broad range of hiking options, this is the most up-to-date guide for the area, organized along highway and other travel corridors with an emphasis on trails that are 12 miles or less, round-trip. Check out Craig Romano's blog: http://worldhiker.blogspot.com/ **Mountaineers Books designates 1 percent of the sales of select guidebooks in our Day Hiking series toward volunteer trail maintenance.
Download or read book Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks written by Mike White and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the southern High Sierra with this comprehensive guide to 122 of the area’s best hikes. Home to the world’s largest trees, one of North America’s deepest canyons, and the tallest mountain in the continental United States, the greater Sequoia-Kings Canyon region offers unparalleled mountain majesty. Hundreds of miles of trails provide access to boundless wildflower-covered meadows, cascading streams, alpine lakes, deep forests, and craggy peaks. Discover the sparkling granite landscape of the Range of Light with expert author Mike White. His popular guidebook presents 122 of the best hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, as well as the surrounding Golden Trout, John Muir, Jennie Lakes, and Monarch wildernesses and Giant Sequoia National Monument. From a half-mile loop by pictographs and bedrock mortars to an 82-mile trek along the wild and remote Middle Fork Kings River, there are hikes for all skill levels and interests. Inside you’ll find: 122 recommended hiking (and backpacking) routes Detailed trip descriptions and maps At-a-glance icons that spotlight campgrounds, spectacular views, swimming holes, wildflowers, giant sequoia groves, and more Park, campground, and driving information, including road logs for the Generals and Kings Canyon highways Grab a copy of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, and enjoy the spectacular wonders of the southern High Sierra!
Download or read book The Creaky Knees Guide Pacific Northwest National Parks and Monuments written by Seabury Blair, Jr. and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pacific Northwest has some of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the country, and this guide will lead you to the 75 best day hikes in all of them! For hikers of all ages and abilities, here is your guide to easy hikes in national parks and monuments throughout Washington and Oregon including: • North Cascades National Park • San Juan Islands National Monument • Olympic National Park • Mount Rainier National Park • Mount St. Helens National Monument • Newberry National Volcanic Monument • John Day Fossil Beds National Monument • Crater Lake National Park • Oregon Caves National Monument • Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument • and more! Written in an informative style that will appeal to anyone, regardless of age, each trail description includes elevation gains and a topographical map; clear, up-to-date driving directions; mileage and estimated hiking time; trail conditions; and more. Creaky Knees hiking guides are perfect for anyone else interested more in a stroll than a climb. Also available in the Creaky Knees series: The Creaky Knees Guide Oregon The Creaky Knees Guide Northern California The Creaky Knees Guide Washington
Download or read book Hike the Parks Joshua Tree National Park written by Scott Turner and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2019-09-12 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experienced hiker and guidebook author and Southern California native Scott Turner has been exploring Joshua Tree National Park for years, fostering a deep knowledge of its geography and natural and human history. Here he provides distinct guidance for choosing the perfect hike to experience the unique landscape of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. Attractive, all-color guidebook packed with info to help readers choose activities that meet their interests: Day hikes from 1 to 10 miles, with elevation from 250 to 1500 feet Distances and elevations measured in both US Standard and metric Information on park campgrounds and lodges Park basics: visitor centers, must-see sights and activities, permits and fees, fun facts, gateway towns, and more Overview of flora and fauna and the effects of climate change in the park
Download or read book Hiking Death Valley National Park written by Bill Cunningham and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking Death Valley National Park contains detailed information about 36 of the best day hikes and extended backpacking trips in the largest national park outside of Alaska. Supplemented with GPS-compatible maps, mile-by-mile directional cues, rich narratives, and beautiful photographs, this is the only book you'll need for this land of extremes.
Download or read book California s National Parks written by John McKinney and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California's glorious natural wonders are preserved in its state and national parklands, and chronicled here in this guide by John McKinney, hiking columnist for the Los Angeles Times for 18 years. In this guide, McKinney, known to his readers as "The Trailmaster," has identified the finest hikes that each parkland has to offer. California's National Parks describes over 150 walking adventures in famous national parks as well as those in federally-managed national monuments, preserves, and recreation areas. McKinney's rousing descriptions of each park will inspire both first-time California travelers to explore the state by foot, as well as California residents in search of new trails. Also included are maps of each park, fun facts and natural and human history, scenic and historic photos, and the distance and elevation gain of each hike.
Download or read book Day Hiker s Handbook written by Michael L. Lanza and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Day Hiker's Handbook tells you everything you need to know to make smart decisions on the trail. Learn how to find a hiking club or locate partners suited to your specific abilities.Dayhiking offers the combined benefits of exercise, outdoor experiences, quality time with friends and family, and the ultimate in affordability. This handbook will get you out on the trails with confidence.
Download or read book Scenic Hikes of the National Parks Vol 1 written by Anne Whiting and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Parks of the United States are a treasure trove of beautiful views and hiking opportunities. In this book, veteran hiker Anne Whiting has collected 14 of her favorite, most scenic day hikes in 13 different national parks and one national historical site in the western US (WA, OR, CA, AZ, NM, UT, CO, WY, and MT). Each hike is laid out for the adventurer with mile-by-mile directions, a map, and GPS coordinates.
Download or read book Hiker s Guide to Our National Parks written by Larry Rice and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
