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Ideally positioned between the spectacular peaks and lakes of California's Sierra Nevadas and the vast and varied Great Basin of Nevada, Reno is an unparalleled hub for exploring the natural beauty and grandeur this region offers. The area's four-season climate combined with year-round sun guarantees that every day can be a great day to go exploring.
Discover the dramatic scenery and diverse terrain of ten distinct geographical regions with 101 hikes-...
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Perfect for first-time visitors, day hikers, and seasoned canyoneers alike, expert hiker John Annerino's Hiking the Grand Canyon is one of the most user-friendly and comprehensive guides to America's premier natural wonder and UNESCO World heritage Site.
* Fold-out map of Grand Canyon Trails
* Color photographs and historical black and white photos
* Vignettes of the Canyon's Native Peoples, explorers, and trail blazers
* Environment, geology, life...
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Trees of San Francisco introduces readers to the rich variety of trees that thrive in San Francisco's unique conditions. San Francisco's cool Mediterranean climate has made it home to interesting and unusual trees from all over the world - trees as colorful and exotic as the city itself. This new guide combines engaging descriptions of sixty-five different trees with color photos that reflect the visual appeal of San Francisco. Each page covers a...
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See through the eyes of the Brontës as you immerse yourself in their lives and landscapes, wandering the very same paths they each would have walked in search of the inspiration behind their novels and poetry. An 'imaginative and elegant trek through the landscape of the Brontës' Grazia In his journey to get closer to the Brontës, award-winning author Michael Stewart began walking the historic paths they trod while writing their most famous works....
145) Max the Miracle Dog
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"Are you ready, Max? If anyone's going to help me do this, it's you."
The heart-warming tale of a life saving friendship.
In 2006, Kerry Irving's life changed forever when a traumatic car accident left him with serious neck and back injuries. He went from cycling over 600 miles a month - taking in the beautiful local scenery of the Lake Districts along the way - to being housebound and facing an uncertain future. Kerry's injuries left him needing...
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Walking should be one of the most natural things we do.
Most of us have been walking almost all of our lives. However, many have learned walking in a haphazard way. Wearing improper shoes, modeling ourselves after others whose walking is inefficient, and wrong ideas about how our body works are all factors that take their toll on us over time.
Because walking is natural, it is not hard to improve it to the point where it becomes meditation and improves...
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Get to Know Portland's Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods.
Grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer. Local author Becky Ohlsen guides you through 33 unique walking tours in the city that's famous for its great beer and for serious dining on a reasonable budget. Portland is home to hidden gardens, historic landmarks, award-winning restaurants, old-school taverns, oddball shops, and edgy warehouse galleries. Each self-guided tour includes...
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Get to Know San Francisco's Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods
From the Gold Rush to the Summer of Love to the dotcom days, San Francisco is a richly historic city of scenic vistas and diverse neighborhoods. This savvy, entertaining guide explores the best of it all. Kathleen Dodge Doherty and Tom Downs guide you through 35 unique walking tours that traverse San Francisco's length and breadth. These urban treks are great ways to soak in the vibe of...
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Get to Know the Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio!
Grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer. Danny Korman and Katie Meyer guide you through 35 unique walking tours in this comprehensive guidebook. From historic railroad suburbs to quaint river towns, go beyond the obvious with tours that showcase hidden streets, architectural masterpieces, and diverse cultures.
Enjoy the fountains, gardens, and sounds of sports...
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Where can a walk take you? It goes without saying, walking can connect us to our surroundings and free us from our worries. It can raise our heart rate and relax our minds. It can lead us across historic ground and inspire new thinking. In this beautiful collection, twenty outstanding writers set out with old memories and new adventures. 'I've always hated walking,' Harland Miller offers as his precis, while Ingrid Persaud and Agnes Poirier consider...
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Weatherford was settled in the 1850s, when the pioneers and Indians came for its rich soil and water sources. The mark of fame for Weatherford is the Goodnight-Loving Trail, which was driven by two cattle drivers, Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving. Charles Goodnight, who was killed in an Indian attack, is buried in Weatherford, and a historical marker is placed at his grave in the historic Greenwood Cemetery. Cotton and watermelon were the popular...
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Get to Know the Most Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods in Austin, Texas!
Grab your walking shoes, and become an urban adventurer as Charles Llewellin leads you on 33 unique walking tours in this comprehensive guidebook. Explore beautiful neighborhoods, historic locations, public art, and, of course, live music. Soak up the city's history, culture, and outdoor beauty.
Find peace and comfort as you wind along Lady Bird Lake. Take in the glorious...
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Oliver Wendell Holmes coined the Massachusetts State House as the "Hub of the Universe." In Boston: A Historic Walking Tour, readers are guided on a series of downtown walking tours that radiate out from this Boston landmark. Featuring different excursions that explore Boston's prominent neighborhoods and districts, visitors and natives alike will see how this city has become one of the country's oldest cultural destinations. Boston's growth and development...
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2023.
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xiii, 288 pages ; 24 cm
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From the New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Walk West comes Barbara Jenkins's long-awaited tale of her walk across America, an adventure that once captured the national media spotlight. From the untold narrative of her impoverished hillbilly upbringing, to the crushing aftermath of her walk toward newfound courage and strength, So Long as It's Wild is her story. As a child growing up in the wild beauty of the Ozarks, Barbara often spent her...
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©2002
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IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
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Introduces philosopher, writer, and environmentalist Henry David Thoreau, using selections from his own writings and an imaginary journey into the wilderness.
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[2023]
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111 pages color illustrations ; 22 cm
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"101 Things to do on a Walk is a fun, practical, creative book filled with activities to do while on trips out in nature - both locally, and not so locally. Take this book with you on a walk with the family to provide inspiration for nature-themed crafts and activities - from bird-spotting, bark rubbing and macro insect photography to playing Pooh sticks, identifying wildlife and building a den"--Publisher's description.
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