Books for the Hiker in Your Life

Far from the busy thoroughfares of modern life are trails that hug the terrain while also linking the present to our shared past, before the continent was tamed by roads, rails and airplanes. The granddaddy of modern trails was the brainchild of Benton MacKaye in 1906 – the 2200-mile long Appalachian Trail. Beloved by hikers and nature lovers, the trail was a radical experiment in volunteerism. Our Along the Appalachian Trail books celebrate segments of the longest hiking-only trail in the world. So take a hike … and wrap it up for the strider in your life.
3 products
Cover image for Colorado Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops, isbn: 9781467119801
Colorado Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops
Paperback
$24.99
Cover image for A Guide to Newport's Cliff Walk, isbn: 9781596294387
A Guide to Newport's Cliff Walk
Paperback
$21.99
Cover image for Walking Guide to North Carolina's Historic New Bern, A, isbn: 9781596292727
Walking Guide to North Carolina's Historic New Bern, A
Paperback
$21.99

Colorado Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops

9781467119801

$24.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%
Colorado is replete with natural beauty, award-winning breweries and a history that reflects its wild and rugged character. Author Ed Sealover offers this detailed guide to ten three-day excursions full of nature, history and unique watering holes. Discover sprawling parks and celebrated landmarks throughout the state. Visit oddball destinations like the trail of America's favorite cannibal and the renowned ghost town of Saint Elmo. Work up a thirst on the hiking trails of Rocky Mountain National Park and unwind on the single block in the state that is home to a brewery, a winery and a distillery. Uncover the craft, creative and cultural gems that make the Centennial State a curious wanderer's dream.
Cover image for Colorado Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops, isbn: 9781467119801

A Guide to Newport's Cliff Walk

9781596294387

$21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%

From the grand majesty of the Breakers to the beautiful proportions of Rosecliff, these houses are enduring reminders of the architectural flowering of the Gilded Age.


 Where the salty air mingles with the far-off laughter of women in ball gowns, the houses of the Newport Cliff Walk preside in grandeur over the crashing waves below. Walking along the paved trail, it's easy to imagine the faintest hint of a waltz coming from the windows of Beechwood, or to envision the Duchess of Windsor's carriage arriving for a visit at Fairholme. Ed Morris takes you on a tour of twenty-four historic mansions and landmarks, entertaining along the way with tales of splendor and style, social maneuvering and matchmaking.

Cover image for A Guide to Newport's Cliff Walk, isbn: 9781596294387

Walking Guide to North Carolina's Historic New Bern, A

9781596292727

$21.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 248): Computation results in '-Infinity'%
In the state of North Carolina, few cities can match New Bern for its charm and rich history.  Founded in 1710, the lovely coastal settlement became the Tar Heel State's first capital in 1770 and continued to have a historic impact.  Evidence of New Bern's long, proud heritage still graces its streets today, allowing passersby glimpses into earlier eras.   Equipped with extensive knowledge and wit, local historian Bill Hand navigates New Bern and uncovers its illustrious past.  Through three walking tours that trace the town's development from colonial times to the twentieth century, and one that highlights its houses of worship, Hand educates while he entertains.  Both first time visitors and life long residents will enjoy spending a day ambling through history in one the South's most enchanting towns.
Cover image for Walking Guide to North Carolina's Historic New Bern, A, isbn: 9781596292727