Books of Sports & Recreation / Hiking
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Pathmakers: Cultural Landscape Report for the Historic Hiking Trail System of Mount Desert Island : Acadia National Park, Maine :...
By Jim Vekasi, Margie Coffin Brown203 George B. Gordon , Assistant Landscape Architect , Acadia National Park , “ Report of CWA Projects carried out in Acadia NP ... 218 Field observations by Christian Barter and Gary J. Stellpflug , Acadia Trails Crew , 2001 .
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Don't Waste Your Time in the Canadian Rockies: The Opinionated Hiking Guide
By Kathy Copeland, Craig CopelandEven here, in a mountain range designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its superlative natural phenomena, and exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance, not all scenery is created equal....
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Hiker's Guide to the Superstition Wilderness: With History and Legends of Arizona's Lost Dutchman Gold Mine
By Jack Carlson, Elizabeth J. StewartLush canyons with Sycamore and cottonwood trees, rugged mountains with towering ponderosa pines and alligator juniper tree, hidden creeks and waterfalls, majestic deserts and wildflowers, prehisatoric ruins, abandoned mines, prospector...
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Desert Summits: A Climbing & Hiking Guide to California and Southern Nevada
By Andy ZdonThe definitive guide to more than 300 of the most remote and diverse desert mountains in Anza-Borrego, Death Valley, Red Rock, Spring Mountains, Toiyabe Forest, and more! Complete with tips,...
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Hiking the Grand Canyon
By John AnnerinoFully revised, updated, and expanded, this ever-popular Sierra Club Totebook® is an information-packed guide to America's best-known national park, the destination of more than 4 1/2 million visitors annually. Hiking...
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The Pacific Crest Trail Hiker's Handbook: Innovative Techniques and Trail Tested Instruction for the Long Distance Hiker
By Ray JardineManual on planning and preparing for hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail through California, Oregon, and Washington. Jardine's initial presentation of his lightweight-hiking theories
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The Colorado Trail: The Official Guidebook
By Colorado Trail FoundationCompletely revised guide to the extraordinary Colorado Trail that stretches from Denver to Durango.
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Hiking the Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas
By Dave GanciDescribes the geography and climate of the Southwest, provides information on the distance and points of interest along hiking trails, and includes tips on no-trace camping
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Beyond Risk: Conversations with Climbers
By Nicholas O'Connell"If we are fascinated by adventure, we are even more inspired by adventurers. Are any more intriguing than the men and women who risk life, limb, and sanity to scale...
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Alaska's Parklands, the Complete Guide: National--parks, Monuments, Preserves, Wildlife Refuges, Forests, Wild and Scenic Rivers : State--parks, Recreation Areas, Historic...
By Nancy SimmermanDescriptions of the parks and public wilderness areas of Alaska are accompanied by advice on planning camping trips in the state
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Trails for the Twenty-First Century: Planning, Design, and Management Manual for Multi-Use Trails
By Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Robert M. Searns, Charles FlinkCommunities across the country are working to convert unused railway and canal corridors into trails for pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders, and others, serving the needs of both recreationists and commuters...
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Hikers and Climbers Guide to the Sandias
By Mike HillA comprehensive guide to hiking and other recreation in the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque.
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Appalachian Trail Design, Construction, and Maintenance
By William Birchard, Robert D. ProudmanThis is the classic, comprehensive manual on how to build a footpath to withstand the beating of 8 million boots a year (some hitting the ground 5 million times), to...
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Backpacker Tourism: Concepts and Profiles
By Kevin Hannam, Irena AteljevicThe search for new tourism experiences as well as changes in the tourism industry itself has led to new forms of individualised travel and consequentially new forms of backpacker tourism....
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Grand Canyon Treks: 12,000 Miles Through the Grand Canyon
By Harvey ButchartFull of commentary of his many and varied explorations including maps and photographs, this book is a must for anyone aspiring to hike remote areas of the Grand Canyon.
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Done in a Day Jaspar: The 10 Premier Hikes!
By Kathy Copeland, Craig CopelandThe Opinionated Hikers: Kathy & Craig Copeland have created the new Done in a Day series to show hikers with limited time where to enjoy the greatest scenic rewards. Start...
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Hiking Trails of the Smokies
By Beth Giddens, Steve Kemp, Don DeFoeThis special 5th Edition features over 100 revised pages. It covers all 150 official trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with in-depth narratives and invaluable profile charts that show...
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East Bay Trails: Outdoor Adventures in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
By David WeintraubThe most complete, up-to-date guide for Alameda and Contra Costa counties with over 50 trips in 31 parks, and photos and maps throughout.
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The West Highland Way: Official Guide
By Robert AitkenOpened in 1980, the West Highland way was Scotland's first long distance walking route. This text is a companion guide for those taking the walk from Glasgow to Fort William...
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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, St. Louis
By Steve HenryMention St. Louis and most people think of the famous arch. Residents and visitors-in-the-know appreciate the many outdoor recreational opportunities the Gateway to the West has to offer. 60 Hikes...