60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Harrisburg


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Although known predominantly for its Pennsylvania Dutch culture, the Gettysburg battlefield, and the cities of Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York, south-central Pennsylvania is home to many tracts of public lands that offer a diverse array of hiking experiences. From the gentle farm country of Lancaster and York Counties, to the steep-sided ravines along the Susquehanna River, to the rugged ridges north of Harrisburg, and the rolling hills of South Mountain, you'll find hikes to suit about any taste and interest. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Harrisburg, by local outdoorsman Matt Willen, provides the first and most comprehensive hiking guide to the region. Each hike description features key information on length, hiking time, difficulty, configuration, scenery, traffic, trail surface, and accessibility. This guide features information on the history and natural history of the areas the hikes pass through, detailed trail maps and elevation profiles, clear directions to the trailheads and trailhead GPS data, and tips on nearby activities.




60 Hikes Within 60 Miles


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The southern portion of Pennsylvania is rich with history, but also boasts breathtaking natural beauty. From rolling hills in Lancaster and York Counties to steep ravines along the Susquehanna River, this region offers hikers a wide array of outdoor experiences. This guide is the first comprehensive hiking tour of the region, and its accessible format brings this diverse natural area closer to hikers than ever before.




60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, Tampa


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Though significantly urban in flavor, this guide features many Rails-to-Trails, boardwalks, and primitive trails that wander through The Bay area¿s more scenic and removed landscapes.




60 Hikes Within 60 Miles - Birmingham


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Packed with valuable tips and information, this handbook gives readers everything they need to get started. First, learn about the area's hiking possibilities, then consult the author's recommendations for special interest hikes--wildlife hikes, historic hikes, hikes for families, and more.







60 Hiles Within 60 Miles


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Whether you walk hard or tread lightly on local trails 60 Hikes within 60 Miles Birmingham profiles the best hikes and walks within roughly an hour's travel of the metro area. This is the book that will get you to the trail head and help you find the trail markers. It will help you find the best hiking trail to fit your needs. Have a true hiking adventure, even in the summer heat. There are cool forest trails within a short distance of summer's urban heat. This book profiles the trails of Aldridge Gardens, Ave Maria Grotto, Bald Rock, Boulder Canyon, the Cahaba and it's environs, Cheaha Falls, Coleman Lake, Deerlick Creek, Dugger Mountain, East Lake Park, Flint Creek, Fossil Mountain, Guntersville State Park, Hurricane Creek, Jemison Park, Martin Wildlife Park, Moss Rock Preserve, Noccalula Falls, Nubbin Creek, Oak Mountain, Palisades Park, the Pinhoti Trail, Pulpit Rock, ruffner Mountain, the Sipsey River and Wilderness Area, the Vulcan Trail, and many more outstanding walks and hikes. Get out. Get going. Find those trail markers. Your backyard awaits.




50 Hikes in Central Pennsylvania


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Veteran trailblazer and outdoor activist Tom Thwaites, the author of two other Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes guides to Pennsylvania, has completely revised and updated this guide to the central portion of Penn's Woods. A wonderful area of wild country and wildlife, this region offers a vast network of maintained trail systems, yet is nevertheless lightly traveled. The author has added 11 new hikes to reflect changing trail conditions, and has re-hiked and checked each of the remaining hikes for this fourth edition. Each hike includes a topographical map, information on mileage, rise, and difficulty, and narrative on sights you'll see along the way.




Pennsylvania Hiking Trails


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The complete reference to recommended trails in the state The best of each region from Keystone Trails Association members Descriptions of hundreds of trails plus a chapter on state's nine long-distance trails Produced in association with the Keystone Trails Association, this is a guide to the best of Pennsylvania's hiking trails. Descriptions of each trail provide location, directions to the trailhead, suggested times to hike, terrain, special features, recreational activities, and suggestions for planning a trip. Maps and a selection of full-color photographs from the trails are included.




60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cleveland


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Get outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hiking trails within an hour or so from Cleveland, Ohio, leading you to scenic beauty. The best way to experience Cleveland is by hiking it! Get outdoors with local author and hiking expert Diane Stresing. This full-color guide helps you locate and access the top hikes within 60 miles of CLE. The selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Immerse yourself in history at Fork Hill Earthworks, featuring American Indian ceremonial grounds and the remains of a prehistoric "monster." Combine your hike with a lighthouse tour at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park. Enjoy the scenic hiking paths at Orchard Hills Park, a former golf course converted to a recreational park. Go birding at Bath Nature Preserve. With Diane as your guide, you'll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of The Land's best hikes! Inside you'll find: A perfect blend of popular routes and hidden gems--all near home Expert tips about where to hike and what to expect when you get there Key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles The author's recommended hikes by category Whether you're a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cleveland provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within an hour or so from the city.




Pennsylvania Main Line Railroad Stations


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In 1857, the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) took over Pennsylvania's Main Line of Public Works, a state-owned railroad and canal system built in the 1830s. Most are gone, but fortunately some still stand and are in use today. Costly to build and maintain, and never attracting the traffic needed to sustain it, the state was eager to let it go. Keeping the rail portion and combining it with its own lines, the PRR ultimately developed a well-built and well-run rail line from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh all while keeping the "main line" moniker. The eastern section between Philadelphia and Harrisburg was especially successful, particularly after the railroad built new communities along the line that were at first summer destinations and later year-round homes for daily commuters. Other towns and cities along the main line had a strong industrial or agricultural base needing rail access, and many of these communities had attractive train stations. Images of America: Pennsylvania Main Line Railroad Stations: Philadelphia to Harrisburg documents many of these passenger stations through vintage photographs and other images.