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Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses 415 square miles crowned by spectacular mountain environments. Its famed Trail Ridge Road crests at over 12,000 feet elevation and includes many overlooks onto subalpine and alpine worlds. The park also features hundreds of miles of hiking trails, stunning wildflower blooms, wildlife viewing including the iconic Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, crystal-clear starry nights, and the highest continuous paved road in the nation. Guide features include: <ul> <li>35 day hikes with detailed directions, photos, maps</li> <li>Longs Peak summit route</li> <li>Recommended 1- and 3-day itineraries</li> <li>Park access and transportation options</li> <li>Park history, geology, flora and fauna</li> <li>Top 7 “must-see” sights and activities</li> </ul>
Portland has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to parks, with more than 500 found in the greater urban area. Here Owen Wozniak takes on the challenging task of selecting just over 100 of the most appealing parks across the city; those that offer excellent facilities, “hidden” neighborhood gems, intriguing history, unique features, exceptional beauty, and more! Residents and visitors alike can use this guide to explore different corners of the region, from close-in neighborhoods, to Hillsboro in the west, Wilsonville in the south, Gresham and Troutdale in the east, and even across the Columbia to Vancouver, Washington, and Clark County. Park listings include: <ul> <li>Quick-reference icons: accessible, kid-friendly, dog-friendly, views, historic significance, public art, gardens, unpaved trails, paved trails, beach/waterfront, spray park/wading pool</li> <li>Major amenities: restrooms, shelters, playgrounds</li> <li>Public transportation, driving, parking, and biking directions</li> <li>Park history and size</li> <li>Easy add-on walks, bike rides, and nearby parks or attractions</li> </ul> The easy-to-use and friendly approach, with colorful format, photos, and maps of larger parks, will keep families, walkers, dog-lovers, and kids of all ages busy with year-round exploration and fun.
Acadia National Park showcases rocky headlands, an abundance of biodiverse habitats, and clean air and water. It is home to a rich cultural heritage, along with miles of hiking trails, historic carriage roads, and beautiful stone bridges. Centered on Mount Desert Island, with its famed views from Cadillac Mountain, the park also encompasses the town of Bar Harbor, stunning Isle au Haut, and the rugged coast of Schoodic Peninsula. Guide features include: <ul> <li>40 day hikes with detailed directions, photos, maps</li> <li>Recommended 1- and 3-day itineraries</li> <li>Park access and transportation options, including biking</li> <li>Park history, geology, flora and fauna</li> <li>Top 12 «must-see» sights and activities</li> </ul>
The city of Sacramento and the surrounding urban area has a rich history as the state’s capitol. With a half million residents and a diverse, professional workforce, Sacramento is a dynamic and growing urban area–one whose walkers, runners, and hikers will welcome a guide to the best paths, parks, and trails! Metropolitan area includes Davis, Folsom, Roseville, Auburn, Elk Grove and more. Features include: <ul> <li>35 trails in city and nearby towns, hills, valleys</li> <li>At-a-glance chart for easy trail selection</li> <li>Detailed route descriptions, including distance, elevation, difficulty, trail amenities</li> <li>Family- and dog-friendly options</li> <li>Sidebars highlighting area history</li> <li>Full-color photos and maps</li> </ul>
Veteran guidebook author Craig Romano hits the trail again to uncover amazing backpacking opportunities all over Washington’s wilderness. This second edition of <i>Backpacking Washington</i> details 80 routes, from the lush Hoh River Valley to breathtaking vistas in the North Cascades to the open ridges of the Columbia Highlands and beyond. With an emphasis on weekend trips, routes range from overnights to weeklong treks with suggested campsites and often include options for extending your trip. Features include: <ul> <li>Detailed route descriptions with up-to-date maps</li> <li>All-new photographs</li> <li>Mileage logs featuring campgrounds, water, and other highlights</li> <li>Icons for family- and dog-friendly trips</li> <li>Recommended nearby day hikes</li> <li>Information about the Pacific Crest, Pacific Northwest, and Wonderland Trails</li> </ul> <i>**Mountaineers Books designates 1 percent of the sales of select guidebooks toward volunteer trail maintenance. Since launching this program, we’ve contributed more than $14,000 toward improving trails.<br><br> For this book, our 1 percent of sales is going to <b><a href="http://www.wta.org/">Washington Trails Association (WTA)</a></b>. WTA hosts more than 750 work parties throughout Washington’s Cascades and Olympics each year, with volunteers clearing downed logs after spring snowmelt, cutting away brush, retreading worn stretches of trail, and building bridges and turnpikes. Their efforts are essential to the land managers who maintain thousands of acres on shoestring budgets. </i>
Columbus Noir features brand-new stories by: Lee Martin, Robin Yocum, Kristen Lepionka, Craig McDonald, Chris Bournea, Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Tom Barlow, Mercedes King, Daniel Best, Laura Bickle, Yolonda Tonette Sanders, Julia Keller, Khalid Moalim, and Nancy Zafris.Contributor Julia Keller is a Mary Higgins Clark Award winner for her fiction and a Pulitzer Prize winner for her journalism; contributor Craig McDonald has been nominated for both Edgar & Anthony awards; contributor Lee Martin was a Pulitzer Prize finalist.The editor, Andrew Welsh-Huggins, is a member of Midwest Chapter of Mystery Writers of America and the local—and very active—chapter of Sisters in Crime.Welsh-Huggins is also a frequent guest on All Sides With Ann Fisher, a popular Columbus news, arts, and entertainment radio show.In addition to the editor’s media connections, several of the contributors also have connections to both national and local media.The editor has connections to both local Barnes & Nobles, as well as the Book Loft.The capital of Ohio, Columbus is the 15th largest city in the US, and the largest city in the state.