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It is a sequel to Robert Rubright's "Walks and Rambles in and around St Louis". The walks range from two to nine miles, from gentle strolls to more challenging excursions. Each chapter includes driving directions, a detailed map, a complete description of the route, and asides on natural and historic highlights you will see along the way.

An invitation to explore the best of New England on foot, and at your own pace, this guide will lead you to the most popular and picturesque destinations in all six New England states. Each chapter includes directions to the starting point, step-by-step walk routes, a helpful map, and fascinating, knowledgeable commentary about points of interest you'll see. Whether you amble along Beacon Hill's cobbled byways, across the covered and trestle bridges of Woodstock, Vermont, venture along Maine's windswept seacoast or through Yale's ivy-covered gothic quads, you'll find Weekend Walks in Historic New England a good walking companion. Featured tours include: Boston, Massachusetts, Concord, New Hampshire, Newport, Rhode Island, and many more. 30 black & white photographs, 45 maps, index.

Of America's 680 designated wilderness areas, 200 are "pocket" wildernesses of fewer than 12,000 acres. These small wonders are wilder than most parks and forests, yet their size makes them more intimate and approachable than their larger counterparts. They are small enough to be thoroughly explored over a long weekend, but large enough to offer varied terrain and activities. And these pocket wildernesses are free from vehicular distractions, making the outdoor experience more pristine than that of a forest or park. This comprehensive guide provides complete recreational information for 20 pocket wildernesses in California, Oregon, and Washington. Each chapter has detailed trail information and descriptions of wilderness geology, flora, and fauna, as well as signature outdoor activities that surround the wildland, such as mountain biking, paddling, rock hounding, even whale watching! Each chapter will include an activity table with information on what is available, as well as recommending family activities, nearby attractions, and lodging options. 50 black & white photographs, 20 maps, index.

From ancient Brace Mountain in Taconic State Park in the north to the historically rich Hudson Highlands in the south, renowned naturalist Peggy Turco guides walkers and hikers on more than 35 naturally and historically rich walks throughout the eastern shore of the Hudson Valley. This second edition provides up-to-date listings and descriptions of all the new and exciting natural and historic areas with trails to walk and explore. Includes the Hudson Highlands; the newly expanded Fahnestock State Park, now the fifth largest park in the state; the mansions and estates of Millionaire's Row along the Hudson River's bank; the secret spots of the Harlem Valley; and all the parks of the inland hills, including two new state forests. The trails described here also include access directions, easy-to-read maps, mileage and time, clear trail directions, natural highlights, and regional history. 30 black & white photographs, 38 maps, index.

Follow the trails in this all-new guide, and you'll discover deep forests, secluded beaches, and unexpected wild landscapes. Jay Abercrombie deftly weaves his expertise in biology and ecology with a boundless interest in the ebb and flow of the human tide through the centuries.The Delmarva Peninsula dangles close to the Baltimore-Washington-Philadelphia megalopolis, but it has always remained apart from the fast-paced urban world, maintaining a charming agrarian and maritime flavor with strong colonial roots. The walks in this book range from easy strolls to a challenging backpacking trip, and meander through old millpond areas, 18th-century villages, historic forts, and a rich diversity of natural habitats. A mild winter climate makes this region inviting for exploration all year 'round. 40 black & white photographs, 36 maps, index.

Each of this book’s twenty-two self-guided walking tours begins near a subway station and features step-by-step directions, a detailed map, as well as factual and fascinating vignettes about points of interest along the way. Whether your interest is Brooklyn history and lore, sports, architecture, ethnic foods, or famous Brooklynites, this guide will lead you not only to familiar favorites such, but also to refreshing discoveries.

Edinburgh is one of the most richly layered historical cities in the world, with the medieval layout of the Old Town and the neoclassicism of the Georgian New Town attracting visitors from all over the world. Like Rome, Edinburgh has its Seven Hills, while two waterways slip unseen through the capital. These 25 walks feature the best of the city, as well as the harbours beaches and nature reserves of the Firth of Forth, the hills and glens of the Pentlands and the parkland of some of the finest nearby country estates.

Few great cities have shown such character and capacity for reinvention as Glasgow. This medieval seat of learning and pilgrimage became the Workshop of the World, famed for its shipbuilding and engineering, before being reborn again as a City of Culture and commerce. The cities evolution, resilience and unique humour are a source of great pride for its citizens. These 25 walks explore the glorious architecture and parks at Glasgow's heart, as well as the best green places and built heritage within an hour's journey.

An invitation to walk in the footsteps of presidents and patriots, Weekend Walks in the Historic Washington D.C. Region will lead you on self-guided walking tours in the capital city and the most popular and picturesque destinations beyond the Beltway, including:Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaAnnapolis, MarylandBaltimore, MarylandHarpers Ferry, West VirginiaNew Castle, DelawareEach chapter includes directions to the starting point of the tour, step-by-step walking routes accompanied by detailed maps and photos, and knowledgeable, often fascinating commentary about points of interest you'll see along the way. Whether you walk along Washington's monumental avenues, the Chesapeake Bay's windswept coast, on colonial byways, or among Civil War battlefields, you'll find Weekend Walks in the Historic Washington D.C. Region the perfect walking companion. 40 black & white photos, 38 maps, index.