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Book Synopsis Hiking Las Vegas by : Branch Whitney
Download or read book Hiking Las Vegas written by Branch Whitney and published by Huntington Press Inc. This book was released on 1997 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This one-of-a kind guide is devoted to southern Nevada's recreational wonderland. It details 20 hikes on the slopes of Mount Charleston, the highest mountain in southern Nevada and only a 60-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip. It also describes 40 trails, paths, and routes in BLM's showcase Red Rock Canyon Recreation Area, less than half an hour from Glitter Gulch.
Book Synopsis Hiking Las Vegas by : Branch Whitney
Download or read book Hiking Las Vegas written by Branch Whitney and published by Anthony Curtis. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Branch Whitney has hiked and climbed more than 3,000 miles, led more than 2,000 hikers to summits, and blazed wild and rewarding scrambling routes all over the Southwest. When Whitney claims that some of the best hiking and rock-scrambling in the United States are within an hour of the Las Vegas Strip, you can believe him.Hiking Las Vegas is now available in a newly updated edition, covering Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston, and Lake Mead, and featuring everything from relaxing trails to challenging climbs for advanced daredevils. Every hike includes driving directions to the trailhead; a quick-reference guide to difficulty, distance, elevation, and completion time; step-by-step instructions on how to get from the trailhead to the final destination; gorgeous color photos and helpful waypoints; and dozens of quick tips so you can stay safe while getting the best views possible.
Book Synopsis Base Camp Las Vegas by : Deborah Wall
Download or read book Base Camp Las Vegas written by Deborah Wall and published by IMBRIFEX BOOKS. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Situated in the heart of the magnificent Southwest, Las Vegas is surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes. Within easy reach are five national parks, including Zion, Grand Canyon, and Death Valley. Dozens of state parks, regional preserves, recreation areas, and public lands offer amazing variety, from sand dunes and salt flats to alpine meadows, waterfalls, and ancient forests. Unique plant and animal life as well as archaeology, paleontology, and fascinating Wild West history are all waiting to be discovered in this region, making Las Vegas an ideal basecamp: Hikers can enjoy solitude and unspoiled wilderness by day and world-class urban amenities by night. Base Camp Las Vegas includes 101 of the best hiking destinations within hours of Las Vegas. Base Camp Las Vegas tells hikers where and when to go--and also how to prepare--to enjoy the best trails this unparalleled region has to offer.
Book Synopsis Best Hikes Las Vegas by : Bruce Grubbs
Download or read book Best Hikes Las Vegas written by Bruce Grubbs and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? Best Hikes Las Vegas details the very best trail adventures within an hour's drive of the greater Las Vegas area. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Book Synopsis Best Hikes Near Las Vegas by : Bruce Grubbs
Download or read book Best Hikes Near Las Vegas written by Bruce Grubbs and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Near Las Vegas author Bruce Grubbs details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Las Vegas area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activites close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Book Synopsis 50 Classic Hikes In Nevada by : Mike White
Download or read book 50 Classic Hikes In Nevada written by Mike White and published by University of Nevada Press. This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nevada boasts some of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes in North America and is rich in trails that embrace the state’s scenic, geologic, and historic resources. Mike White, renowned outdoors writer and instructor, now offers a guide to fifty of the best Nevada hikes, ranging across the entire state from the Mojave Desert to the Sierra Nevada, from sagebrush basins to the alpine heights of the Ruby Mountains. Here are hikes for every taste and level of fitness, including outings suitable for families with small children and full-scale assaults on challenging peaks. Each hike is described in terms of its route and special features, and includes a map and elevation profile. The book also offers information about the geology, wildlife, plants, history, and weather features of Nevada, as well as helpful directions to ensure safe and comfortable travel in Nevada’s rugged and isolated backcountry. This is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking enjoyable adventures in some of the country’s most spectacular natural regions.
Book Synopsis Best Easy Day Hikes Las Vegas by : Bruce Grubbs
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Las Vegas written by Bruce Grubbs and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover up-to-date, expert-tested easy hikes for every skill in the Las Vegas area! Great for visitors, day hikers, transplants, and families, Best Easy Day Hikes Las Vegas, Second Edition includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of the best accessible-yet-epic hikes within striking distance of the Strip.
Book Synopsis Hiking the Southwest by : Branch Whitney
Download or read book Hiking the Southwest written by Branch Whitney and published by Huntington Press Inc. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides recommendations for, descriptions of, and directions to the best hikes and adventures throughout the American Southwest. From canyoneering in Zion National Park and scrambling in Red Rock Canyon to hiking the highest peaks in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, Hiking the Southwest puts them all within reach. Author Branch Whitney has hiked and climbed more than 3,000 miles, led 2,000 hikers to summits all over the Southwest, and discovered some of the wildest scrambling routes in the country. In this book, Whitney provides detailed hike descriptions and extensive colour photographs of key landmarks; valuable information on the distance, difficulty, elevation gain, class rating, and best season for each hike; and practical data on permits, lodging and camping, and GPS waypoints. Finally, one book gives you everything you need to get the most out of the best hikes in the amazing Southwest!
Book Synopsis Best Hikes with Dogs Las Vegas and Beyond by : Kimberly Lewis
Download or read book Best Hikes with Dogs Las Vegas and Beyond written by Kimberly Lewis and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2005-07-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download a free hike from Best Hikes with Dogs Las Vegas * Guidebook to 50 dog-suitable trails -- all located within three hours of Las Vegas * How to keep your dog safe, healthy, and hydrated in Nevada's arid climate * What to pack for your pooch: The Ten Canine Essentials and the doggy first aid kit Whether your dog is new to proper trail etiquette, an experienced trail companion, or a senior dog who likes easy strolls, Kimberly Lewis and Paula Jacoby-Garrett have selected hikes that are sure to delight every type of dog owner and their four-legged friends. Best Hikes with Dogs Las Vegas and Beyond offers more than 20 years of combined hiking experience by the authors with their own dogs, and they look at the land through dog-centric eyes. Most of these trails are uncrowded, and include some shady respites -- if not water, too -- to help keep your dog cool in extreme Nevada conditions. Ranging from short day hikes to extended backpacking trips, most trails in this guidebook are located in the Desert National Wildlife Range, Lake Mead and Spring Mountains National Recreation Areas, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and Valley of Fire State Park. Also included is a Trail Finder chart that lists hikes by terrain, difficulty for dogs, leash regulations, and more.
Book Synopsis Rambles and Scrambles by : Courtney Purcell
Download or read book Rambles and Scrambles written by Courtney Purcell and published by Backcountryexplorer. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Courtney Purcell's Las Vegas-focused peakbagging guidebook has been expanded to cover nearly 950 different peaks across the Desert Southwest. From Grand Canyon National Park to Great Basin National Park, Red Rock to Sedona, "Rambles & Scrambles: A Peakbagging Guide to the Desert Southwest" is destined to become the peakbaggers' bible to the region.
Book Synopsis Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks: Danger in the Narrows by : Mike Graf
Download or read book Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks: Danger in the Narrows written by Mike Graf and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-03-20 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each book in the Adventures with the Parkers series for kids 8-13 takes the Parker family to a popular national park and is packed with adventure as well as interesting facts about park activities, natural history, outdoor safety, and much more. All books have been vetted and approved by park officials and park associations. Each book includes color illustrations and photographs.
Book Synopsis Hiking Southern Nevada by : Branch Whitney
Download or read book Hiking Southern Nevada written by Branch Whitney and published by Anthony Curtis. This book was released on 2000 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Picks up where "Hiking Las Vegas" left off. It contains 23 hikes around Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Valley of Fire, Mt. Charleston and Red Rock Canyon.
Book Synopsis Base Camp Denver: 101 Hikes in Colorado's Front Range by : Pete KJ
Download or read book Base Camp Denver: 101 Hikes in Colorado's Front Range written by Pete KJ and published by IMBRIFEX BOOKS. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Denver is known the world over as the gateway to Colorado’s magnificent Rocky Mountains. Four national forests, a national grassland, scores of regional and city parks and preserves, and Rocky Mountain National Park offer hundreds of hiking and walking trails—all within one to three hours of downtown Denver. Base Camp Denver offers you 101 of the best of these great hiking destinations to choose from. Take a day to explore an alpine meadow, walk to a waterfall, hike through a forest, or stroll suburban parklands. Enjoy a spectacular day of spring wildflowers or fall foliage, and still be home by dinnertime. Scramble to the top of a mountain to enjoy a sunrise and still make it to work by eight. With Pete KJ as your guide and Denver as your base camp, the splendor of Colorado’s Front Range is yours to enjoy one day—or even just a few hours—at a time. History, geology, flora, and fauna for each hike Best hikes for each season, and where to enjoy spring wildflowers & fall foliage Ratings from 1 to 5 for trail conditions, difficulty, suitability for children, and more Detailed driving directions to trailheads and info about elevation, hiking time, parking, and restrooms Regional maps showing all trails in each chapter; route map for each hike Best hikes for dogs, kids, and teens Hikes that offer solitude ... or plenty of company! Hikes by interest: birdwatching, stargazing, wetlands, wildlife, and more How to prepare & what to take 101 great hikes to choose from! Best hikes for each season, and where to enjoy spring wildflowers & fall foliage Ratings from 1 to 5 for trail conditions, difficulty, suitability for children, and more Detailed driving directions to trailheads and info about elevation, hiking time, parking, and restrooms Regional maps showing all trails in each chapter; route map for each hike Best hikes for dogs, kids, and teens Hikes that offer solitude ... or plenty of company! Hikes by interest: birdwatching, stargazing, wetlands, wildlife, and more How to prepare & what to take 101 great hikes to choose from! -- Pete KJ
Book Synopsis Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway by : Randy Johnson
Download or read book Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway written by Randy Johnson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-03-23 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: State Hiking Series Each guide includes: - Hikes suited to every ability - Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails - Up-to-date trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues - Detailed trail maps and GPS coordinates - Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for each hike - Trail Finder for best hikes with dogs, children, great views, or wildlife viewing - Information on fees and permits, contacts, events and attractions, restaurants and accommodations, canine compatibility, and more - Zero-impact and wilderness safety tips and techniques *** The year 2010 is the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and this new edition of Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway is an indispensable resource for anyone who uses the Parkway—America's most heavily visited unit of the National Park system—as a portal to the Southern Appalachian experience. Including the best trails in the national forests, state parks, and private preserves that line the 469-mile scenic road, this is a single-volume solution for the serious explorer, whether on foot or in a car.
Download or read book Wanderlust written by Gestalten and published by Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it be through far-flung deserts, luxuriant forests or majestic alpine terrain, when we choose to walk rather than fly or drive, something wonderful happens: our awareness and appreciation of the natural world begins to grow. It can be the faint sound of a gently meandering stream, the distinct smell of decaying leaves on a crisp autumn morning, or even a bowl of cereal that never tasted better than when eaten on a mountaintop at sunrise. Whatever your hiking dreams and goals may be, this book will inspire you to plan and realize your your journeys.
Book Synopsis Best Day Hikes on the Arizona National Scenic Trail by : Sirena Rana Dufault
Download or read book Best Day Hikes on the Arizona National Scenic Trail written by Sirena Rana Dufault and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide presents the most interesting and accessible portions of the Arizona National Scenic Trail in 26 carefully crafted routes.
Book Synopsis Hiking the Wonderland Trail by : Tami Asars
Download or read book Hiking the Wonderland Trail written by Tami Asars and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Backpacking" from Hiking the Wonderland Trail "There's no other trip, trail or peak that any backpacker should rank higher on his life list than the Wonderland Trail." - Backpacker magazine * Comprehensive and affectionate guide to one of the nation’s iconic wilderness trails * Everything you need to help plan this 93-mile trek, whether done in one trip or several * Lavish, full-color design, yet informative and practical, with 125 photographs and 18 maps * Find even more details, updates and added trip extensions at hikingthewonderlandtrail.com Washington State's famed Wonderland Trail is a spectacular 93-mile route that circumnavigates Mount Rainier, challenging hikers with its strenuous 22,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain and loss. Hiking the Wonderland Trail: The Complete Guide to Mount Rainier's Premier Trail is an authoritative guidebook penned by Washington native Tami Asars, a professional instructor on hiking the trail, a third-generation hiker of the Cascade mountains, and seven-time hiker of the entire Wonderland Trail. In this guide Asars draws on her experience, covering these essentials: * How to work with the Wonderland Trail permit reservation system, and when to apply * Recommended gear--with a checklist--and ways to reduce pack weight, prevent blisters, and stay warm and dry * How to pack the perfect backpack * Food and fuel caching on the Wonderland, tips and instruction * Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions and suggested itineraries * How to extend your adventures with the Northern Loop Trail and the Eastside Trail Over the years, Asars has taken extensive notes that she shares at workshops and in the field. Hiking the Wonderland Trail distills her boot-tested knowledge so that everyone can enjoy the magic of Mount Rainier's premier trail.
