The Mountaineers Books are one of our top choices for trail guides and outdoor recreation travel books. Some recent titles from this publisher, with a brief review, include:
Bogs, Meadows, Marshes, and Swamps: A Guide to 25 Wetland Sites of Washington State ($14.95, ISBN 0-89886-476-3) provides specific site information on walks and paddles in 25 of Washington╒s accessible wetlands, along with descriptions of commonly encountered plants and animals peculiar to these ecosystems. The authors, profile the most recognizable wetland communities: bogs, eelgrass, forested swamps, freshwater marshes, salt marshes, and wet meadows. The critical issues that determine the fate of wetlands, such as government legislation and mitigation projects, are also discussed.
100 Hikes in Washington╒s Glacier Peak Region: The North Cascades, 2nd. Ed. ($14.95, ISBN 0-89886-433-X) offers the most current information on exploring the North Cascades╒ Glacier Peak region. This revised volume of a Northwest classic written by expert outdoorsmen and Washington state residents Ira Spring and Harvey Manning╒s includes the latest information on trails that have been affected by natural forces such as fires, flooding, and rock slides, as well as new trails. Each hike description includes information on the distance, elevation gain, and estimated duration of the trip. Also included are recommendations on equipment, health and safety issues, and special notes on environmental awareness.
75 Hikes In California╒s Lassen Park & Mount Shasta Regions ($14.95, ISBN 0-89886-466-6) focuses on popular hiking destinations in the Northern California Cascade Mountains. This comprehensive guide presents hikes through the basalt flows and lava caves of Lassen Volcanic National Park and the forests of Mount Shasta. Both day hikes and extended backpacks are included with options to suit both novice and experienced hikers.
Exploring Arizona╒s Wild Areas ($14.95, ISBN 0-89886-470-4) includes hiking, backpacking, climbing, and cross-country skiing in 87 areas in the Grand Canyon State. In addition to federally designated wilderness areas, it covers seldom visited sections of Grand Canyon National Park, as well as lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Best Hikes with Children In Pennsylvania ($14.95, ISBN 0-89886-462-3) presents 75 family friendly trails, along with tips for hiking and exploring with children, to help families with kids of all ages enjoy the Pennsylvania wilderness together. Each hike description features information on trail difficulty, length, distance, elevation gain, and estimated hiking time. Both popular and lesser-known trails are included, such as Northeast Falls Trail in Ricketts Glen State Park, Conservation Island Trail in Promised Land State Park, and Canyon Vista in World╒s End State Park. It also provides recommendations on the best seasons to hike each region, detailed area maps, and essentials to bring along.
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