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Author: Lucynda Koesters Publisher: ISBN: 9781935497042 Category : Hiking Languages : en Pages : 184
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Wish you could get out in nature more often but feel you don't have time to go on a week-long camping trip or an overnight excursion to a national forest? Think it's impossible to find nature paths and hiking trails close to home? Think again! Author Lucynda Koesters spent a year nature-trekking with her photographer husband Will and six-year-old daughter Gracie?right in the vicinity of Louisville, Kentucky. They discovered an array of true hiking experiences close to home?old-growth forests, beautiful lakes and stream valleys, ridge-top bluffs and wildflower meadows?all in town or within a half-hour drive away. Take A Hike, Louisville! offers a family-friendly guide to over 30 natural areas and over 50 miles of walking paths and hiking trails that are perfect for a day or half-day outing for all ages. Each excursion highlights a specific trail or walking path and includes driving directions and detailed descriptions of venue amenities and nature features. Readers are encouraged to explore the diversity of opportunities offered in the different areas around Louisville. Will Koester's dramatic black-and-white photographs compel readers to visit each scenic place. Whether you have an hour or a day to walk or trek, Take A Hike, Louisville! is a perfect guide to simple, convenient and low-cost nature excursions, right in the Louisville area.
Author: Lucynda Koesters Publisher: ISBN: 9781935497042 Category : Hiking Languages : en Pages : 184
Book Description
Wish you could get out in nature more often but feel you don't have time to go on a week-long camping trip or an overnight excursion to a national forest? Think it's impossible to find nature paths and hiking trails close to home? Think again! Author Lucynda Koesters spent a year nature-trekking with her photographer husband Will and six-year-old daughter Gracie?right in the vicinity of Louisville, Kentucky. They discovered an array of true hiking experiences close to home?old-growth forests, beautiful lakes and stream valleys, ridge-top bluffs and wildflower meadows?all in town or within a half-hour drive away. Take A Hike, Louisville! offers a family-friendly guide to over 30 natural areas and over 50 miles of walking paths and hiking trails that are perfect for a day or half-day outing for all ages. Each excursion highlights a specific trail or walking path and includes driving directions and detailed descriptions of venue amenities and nature features. Readers are encouraged to explore the diversity of opportunities offered in the different areas around Louisville. Will Koester's dramatic black-and-white photographs compel readers to visit each scenic place. Whether you have an hour or a day to walk or trek, Take A Hike, Louisville! is a perfect guide to simple, convenient and low-cost nature excursions, right in the Louisville area.
Author: Summer Michaud-Skog Publisher: Timber Press ISBN: 1643260391 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 253
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From the founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community, this inclusive and inspiring guide to the great outdoors will inspire people of all body types, sizes, abilties, and backgrounds.
Author: Brenda Gail Deaver Publisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press ISBN: 9781572330313 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 276
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Now in its third edition, Hiking the Big South Fork is packed with up-to-date information on the trails of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Tennessee and Kentucky. The book combines numerous details about the natural history of the area with fascinating tidbits of folklore and legend to provide an interpretive guide to the trails. The authors have walked, measured, and rated every hiking trail, and, for this edition, they include information about trails in the adjoining Pickett State Park and Forest. The book features detailed maps; checklists of mammals, birds, and wildflowers; and valuable advice on safety, park rules and regulations, and accommodations. The trail descriptions include difficulty ratings, distance and time information, notes on accommodations and special considerations, and detailed mileage indicators to keep hikers informed of their progress and to clarify points of confusion. Also included is a handy chart designed for backpackers who wish to combine trails for longer excursions. Strollers, hikers, and backpackers looking for a less-crowded alternative to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will enjoy discovering this beautiful, rugged National Park service area. Only a ninety-minute drive northwest of Knoxville, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is easily reached in half a day or less from Louisville, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Atlanta. The Authors: Brenda G. Deaver is a park ranger at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Jo Anna Smith, a former ranger-historian with the National Park Service, now lives in Idaho with her husband, Steve. Howard Ray Duncan, a native of the Big South Fork area, has spent many years exploring the region. A former school teacher and principal, he has been a ranger at Big South Fork since 1985.
Author: Sean Patrick Hill Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press ISBN: 1634041380 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 200
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Hike and Backpack in Nature’s Stunning Beauty The rugged wilderness of Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is like no other. Dense forests, wondrous rock formations, and awe-inspiring views make it a paradise that’s waiting to be explored. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, you’ll find carefully maintained trails that are perfect for your needs. Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge is the definitive guide to the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Natural Bridge State Park, and Clifty Wilderness. This updated, full-color edition by Kentucky author Sean Patrick Hill showcases 25 of the best hikes in the Gorge, as well as a selection of recommended nearby trails. The book’s easy-to-use layout treats each hike as its own adventure, presenting trail details, maps, full-color photographs, and tips for enjoying the flora, fauna, and history along the way. Ratings for key elements that make each trail appealing help you to quickly make an informed decision about which hike to choose for yourself or the whole family. Thrill-seekers will also discover how to combine routes into a longer adventure for a full day of hiking or even a backpacking trip. It’s everything you need to know to experience the famed Red River Gorge on foot.
Author: Valerie Askren Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press ISBN: 0897326261 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 284
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Known as the City of Parks, Louisville has long valued the natural landscape and the provisioning of outdoor recreation. In 1891 Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture, was commissioned to develop an extensive park system for Louisville that eventually included 18 parks and 6 interconnecting parkways. Since that time, Louisville has continued to invest resources to build a first-class park system. Nestled within the Ohio Valley, and bordered by the knobs region to the south and the heavily forested areas of Indiana to the north, Louisville lies at the heart of an endless array of hiking opportunities. Five-Star Trails: Louisville showcases many of the hiking trails and walking paths within the city or within easy driving distance in central Kentucky and southern Indiana. Designed specifically for day trips, this book includes several of the area's most popular parks, as well as many of the lesser-known hiking trails in nature preserves, wildlife management areas, and national forests.
Author: Phil Bloom Publisher: Falcon Guides ISBN: 9780762738434 Category : Hiking Languages : en Pages : 0
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Written by award-winning outdoor editor and author Phil Bloom, this guide includes more than 70 hikes, ranging from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day backpack trips.
Author: Valerie Askren Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press ISBN: 163404357X Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 320
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Discover the best hikes in Louisville, Kentucky, and beyond! Louisville is known as the City of Parks, and its population has long valued the natural landscape and the provisioning of outdoor recreation. Nestled within the Ohio Valley and bordered by the Knobs region to the south and heavily wooded areas to the north, Louisville lies near an endless array of hiking opportunities: national forests, state and local parks, and nature preserves. Explore 40 of Louisville’s five-star trails—including the best walking paths and hidden hiking treasures in central Kentucky and southern Indiana. With hikes in this guide divided into five distinct areas, you’ll wind through hilly woodlands, around beautiful lakes, along meandering creeks, and across expansive meadows. Kentucky author and hiking expert Valerie Askren details easy strolls along Louisville’s many paved trails, treks past lovely ponds and fields of wildflowers, and longer hikes traversing densely wooded hills—all offering a broad spectrum of diverse landscapes. Inside you’ll find: Descriptions of 40 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests Full-color GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads Insight into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children Save time and make the most of your hiking adventures. Experience the area’s breathtaking scenery, varied terrain, and amazing wildlife. Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!
Author: Dan Dourson Publisher: University Press of Kentucky ISBN: 1949669041 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 43
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Eastern Kentucky is home to a number of breathtaking natural attractions. Over half a million visitors each year are drawn to its scenic beauty, abundant hiking trails, and exceptional rock climbing. The region also holds some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, from forest and mountain terrain to caves and ravines. This dramatic mixture of microclimates creates a natural abundance, including numerous edible plants, not found elsewhere in the region. Many are unfamiliar with these fascinating florae species, but Wild Yet Tasty by Dan Dourson and Judy Dourson provides a wealth of information about these comestible, natural treasures. This compact guide provides a useful introduction to the most commonly found and easily identified species, ranging from well-known edibles like morels, blackberries, and persimmons to ones that are not as commonly eaten, such as toothwort, common greenbrier, and redbud. Included are detailed line drawings and descriptions to help with identification, habitat information, specifics on what parts are eatable, and suggestions for the best time to harvest. A glossary of terms and tips for preparing wild food make this guide an invaluable resource for hikers, climbers, and campers visiting the region.
Author: Carrie Stambaugh Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 149301451X Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 369
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From old country roads to dense forest paths, Kentucky boasts more than 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails. Author Carrie Stambaugh describes eighty of her favorite hikes, from 1-mile nature trails to multiday backpacks. With detailed information on trailhead location, difficulty, and much, much more, Hiking Kentucky, Third Edition is bound to have something for everyone!
Author: Lucynda Koesters
Author: Lucynda Koesters
Author: Summer Michaud-Skog
Author: Brenda Gail Deaver
Author: Sean Patrick Hill
Author: Valerie Askren
Author: Phil Bloom
Author: Valerie Askren
Author: John Muir
Author: Dan Dourson
Author: Carrie Stambaugh