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50 Hikes in Louisiana: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks in the Bayou State, First Edition By Janina Baxley Countryman Press Paperback (224 pages) List Price: $17.95 Lowest New Price: $10.72 Lowest Used Price: $7.92 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 17:59 Pacific 3 Dec 2008 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Hikers can expect a surprising variety of habitats and terrains in Louisiana, ranging from Piney woods in the west to bottomland hardwood along the Mississippi floodplain, to the picturesque swamps and marshes in the south. The state's varied habitats provide an ideal home for a wide array of flora and fauna, and its mild climate makes autumn, winter and spring excellent seasons for hiking. Louisiana is located along a prime corridor for migrating birds; as a result, many of the state's trails offer bird-watching opportunities for hikers. The hikes in the guide range in length from half to 31 miles, from a casual stroll to a 3-4-day backpack. An overview chart makes it easy to choose a hike for every ability. Each hike description includes mile-by-mile directions, a topographic map, information on hiking time, mileage and trail conditions, and knowledgeable commentary on the human and natural history you should encounter along the way.

50 More Hikes in New Hampshire: Day Hikes and Backpacking Trips from Mount Monadnock to Mount Magalloway (50 Hikes in Louisiana: Walks, Hikes, & Backpacks in the Bayou State) By Daniel Doan Backcountry Guides Paperback (246 pages) List Price: $16.95 Lowest New Price: $13.24 Lowest Used Price: $1.21 (As of 17:59 Pacific 3 Dec 2008 More Info) Click Here Product Description: The fourth edition of a classic, newly revised and updated by the legendary author's daughter. Few trail guides have been as praised, as loved, or as dog-eared as 50 More Hikes in New Hampshire. The trails in this collection range from gentle nature walks to rugged peak climbs, from day trips to extended backpacks, from the Massachusetts border to the northern reaches of New Hampshire. Each hike description includes driving directions to the trailhead, a topographical map, and a mile-by-mile account of the route you'll take--its features and its history, both natural and human. But authors Daniel Doan and his daughter Ruth Doan MacDougall also create for you a portrait of each trail that is personal, charming, and filled with gentle humor. They tell you where to go--and why.

Fifty Hikes in Central New York: Hikes and Backpacking Trips from the Western Adirondacks to the Finger Lakes (50 Hikes in Louisiana: Walks, Hikes, & Backpacks in the Bayou State) By William Ehling Countryman Press Paperback (240 pages) List Price: $16.95 Lowest New Price: $7.99 Lowest Used Price: $2.99 Usually ships in 24 hours (As of 17:59 Pacific 3 Dec 2008 More Info) Click Here

50 Hikes in the Adirondacks: Short Walks, Day Trips, and Backpacks Throughout the Park (50 Hikes in Louisiana: Walks, Hikes, & Backpacks in the Bayou State) By Barbara McMartin North Country Books Paperback (245 pages) List Price: $16.95 Lowest New Price: $16.70 Lowest Used Price: $3.77 (As of 17:59 Pacific 3 Dec 2008 More Info) Click Here Product Description: The classic work on Adirondack trails has been updated to include three new hikes; dozens of new topographical maps; new text and cover designs; and the author's fascinating sidebars on Adirondack history, lore, and natural history. At 6 million acres, the Adirondack Park is large enough to require a lifetime's exploration. Yet few of its visitors range beyond the spectacular--and ecologically sensitive--High Peaks area. This book lets hikers in on dozens of stunning trails leading to spots still uncrowded--without, of course, neglecting the old favorite hikes! Along the way, the author includes observations from her own lifetime's exploration of the Adirondacks. You'll find descriptions of plants and wildlife, incidents from the area's colorful past, explanations of some of its odder place-names (Pokamoonshine?), and more.