60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Harrisburg

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Harrisburg
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Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages : 332
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ISBN-10 : 9781634040150
ISBN-13 : 1634040155
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Harrisburg by : Matt Willen

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

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles
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Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages : 606
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ISBN-10 : 9781459610774
ISBN-13 : 1459610776
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles by : Matt Willen

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: Harrisburg

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Harrisburg
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Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages : 332
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781634040143
ISBN-13 : 1634040147
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Harrisburg by : Matt Willen

It's Time to Take a Hike in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania! 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.

Harrisburg

Harrisburg
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 132
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ISBN-10 : 0738504831
ISBN-13 : 9780738504834
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis Harrisburg by : Linda A. Ries

A frontier town, crossroads of commerce, state capital, business center, and "City Beautiful," Harrisburg has been and remains all these and more. Its heritage of steel, iron, railroads, canals, business, and government, along with the diverse peoples who helped create it, is collected in this volume, which explores the vast history of this unique Pennsylvania city through the medium of historical photographs. Many images presented in Harrisburg have never before been published and have been carefully selected from the vast collections of the Historical Society of Dauphin County and the Pennsylvania State Archives. From the ever-changing Capitol Complex to the Lochiel Train Wreck, the Civil War, Hurricane Agnes, and Three Mile Island, the images demonstrate the response to these events by Harrisburg's resilient citizens. Changes through technology, transportation, recreation, and lifestyles have also altered the city over the years. Some buildings and sites no longer exist; some are still standing. Most of the images were made by Harrisburg's late-nineteenth- and twentieth-century photographers and are presented here for the education and enjoyment of longtime residents, visitors, and the just plain curious.

50 Hikes in Central Pennsylvania

50 Hikes in Central Pennsylvania
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Publisher : Countryman Press
Total Pages : 220
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ISBN-10 : 0881504750
ISBN-13 : 9780881504750
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis 50 Hikes in Central Pennsylvania by : Tom Thwaites

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.

Fifty Hikes in Central Pennsylvania

Fifty Hikes in Central Pennsylvania
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Publisher : Countryman Press
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : PSU:000011154976
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Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Fifty Hikes in Central Pennsylvania by : Tom Thwaites

Waterfalls of Pennsylvania

Waterfalls of Pennsylvania
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Publisher : Best Waterfalls by State
Total Pages : 232
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1591939119
ISBN-13 : 9781591939115
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Waterfalls of Pennsylvania by : Jim Cheney

This comprehensive guidebook profiles more than 180 waterfalls in Pennsylvania, all scouted by award-winning photographer Jim Cheney.

Rail-Trails Florida

Rail-Trails Florida
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Publisher : Wilderness Press
Total Pages : 194
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ISBN-10 : 9780899978208
ISBN-13 : 0899978207
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Rail-Trails Florida by : Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Florida visitors are often surprised by both the beauty of its trails and by the great variety of its landscapes. Although Florida doesn't have any mountains, it does offer trails with views of everything from beaches and bluffs to prairies and wetlands. In this comprehensive trail guide, you'll find some of the best, most beautiful trails in Florida. Many of the trails were converted from unused railroad corridors to become some of the best multiuse rail-trails in the state. In this guidebook, experts from Rail-to-Trails Conservancy present their final list of the top trails and rail-trails in Florida, selected from more than 100 in the state. In addition to details about each trail, Rail-Trails Florida also provides information about trail amenities, including restrooms, parking facilities, and water fountains.

Western Pennsylvania All-Outdoors Atlas & Field Guide

Western Pennsylvania All-Outdoors Atlas & Field Guide
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Publisher : Sportsman's Connection
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-10 : 9781885010759
ISBN-13 : 1885010753
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis Western Pennsylvania All-Outdoors Atlas & Field Guide by : Sportsman's Connection

Sportsman's Connection's Western Pennsylvania All-Outdoors Atlas & Field Guide contains maps created at twice the scale of other road atlases, which means double the detail. And while the maps are sure to be the finest quality you have ever used, the thing that makes this book unique is all the additional information. Your favorite outdoor activities including fishing lakes and streams, hunting, camping, hiking and biking,snowmobiling and off-roading, paddeling, skiing, golfing and wildlife viewing are covered in great depth with helpful editorial and extensive tables, which are all cross-referenced and indexed to the map pages in a way that's fun and easy to use.

Appalachian Trials

Appalachian Trials
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 171
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ISBN-10 : 0985090103
ISBN-13 : 9780985090104
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Appalachian Trials by : Zach Davis

"I really loved it...Appalachian Trials is full of specific tactical tips for mental preparation, which is key well beyond the AT." - Tim Ferriss, author of New York Times Best Selling The 4-Hour Workweek and The 4-Hour Body Each year, it is estimated that more than 2,000 people set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, yet seven in ten ultimately fall short of their goal. Given the countless number of how-to books and websites offering information about logistics, gear, and endurance training, one would think that more people would finish this 2,200 mile trek. Why then, do so many hikers quit prematurely? After successfully thru-hiking the AT in five months with zero prior backpacking experience, author, Zach Davis, is convinced he's discovered the answer. Aspiring thru-hikers, Davis tells readers, are preparing the wrong way- sweating on the StairMaster, meticulously plotting each re-supply box, or obsessing over the a synthetic or down sleeping bag or perfect pair of socks. While the AT undoubtedly presents extraordinary physical challenges, it is the psychological and emotional struggles that drive people off the trail. Conquering these mental obstacles is the key to success. This groundbreaking book focuses on the most important and overlooked piece of equipment of all- the gear between one's ears. Filled with first-hand, touching yet humorous vignettes and down-to-earth advice that both instructs and inspires, Appalachian Trials gives readers the mental road map they'll need to hike from Springer Mountain to Mt.Katahdin. In Appalachian Trials readers will learn: Goal setting techniques that will assure hikers reach Mt. Katahdin The common early stage pitfalls and how to avoid them How to beat "the Virginia Blues" The importance of and meaning behind "hiking your own hike" 5 strategies for unwavering mental endurance The most common mistake made in the final stretch of the trail Tips for enjoying rather than enduring each of the five million steps along the journey Strategies for avoiding post-trail depression and weight gain In addition, the Bonus Section of Appalachian Trials includes: A thorough chapter on gear written by thru-hiker of the AT and Pacific Crest Trail, and professional backpack gear reviewer Information about the trail's greatest and most unknown risk and how to guard against it 9 tips for saving money before and during your thru-hike A thorough FAQ section including information ranging from how to obtain sponsorship, to the best stove for the trail, to avoiding chafing, and much more