Backpacking in Michigan

Backpacking in Michigan
Author: Jim DuFresne
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2007
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780472032686

The complete and indispensable illustrated guide to long walks, overnight hikes, and wilderness treks in Michigan

North Tahoe

North Tahoe
Author: Josh Horniak
Publisher:
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2017-04-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780998501109

The definitive guidebook to rock climbing in the North Tahoe region. This 350+ page full-color guide has it all! Photo diagrams of every crag, detailed topographical maps, route info, inspiring photos as well as hundreds of never before published routes!This guidebook covers a broad geographical area north of Lake Tahoe between Auburn, CA in the west and Reno, NV in the east. It describes over 1400 rock climbs, which span the full spectrum of climbing styles and grades, from multi-pitch traditional adventures to clip-and-go sport routes. All the classic and previously documented areas - such as Donner Pass, Big Chief, Rainbow, and Indian Springs - have been thoroughly researched and expanded to include pitch length, grade, gear required, a description of each climb, as well as detailed approach and descent options. The new and yet-to-be documented areas of Bowman Valley, The Emeralds, and Cold Stream Canyon are included for the first time in print. From the classic to the soon-to-be classic, the guide includes over 90 distinct crags in the greater Tahoe area.

The North Country Trail

The North Country Trail
Author: Ron Strickland
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2013-04-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0472028723

The North Country Trail is the longest of America’s eleven congressionally designated National Scenic Trails. Winding through seven states—New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota—the NCT’s 4,600 miles attract more than one million visitors annually. These hikers are treated to a smorgasbord of Upper Midwest hiking featuring everything from urban strolls to backcountry adventure through mountains, rivers, prairies, and shoreline. This book is the definitive guide for NCT hikers—whether first-timers, seasoned backpackers, or any level in between—who wish to maximize their experience on this splendid trail. In addition to a full overview of the trail’s tread in each state, the guide describes in detail forty of the NCT’s premier segments, with helpful information including easy-to-read trail descriptions, physical and navigation difficulties, trail highlights, hiking tips, and precise maps incorporating the latest GPS technology.

Explorer's Guide Northern California (Explorer's Complete)

Explorer's Guide Northern California (Explorer's Complete)
Author: Michele Bigley
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 563
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581579497

In addition to tourist attractions such as the Fisherman’s Wharf, this guide presents the authentic Northern California experience. Explorer’s Guide Northern California offers the most up-to-date information on the region, from Big Sur to Yosemite, north to the Oregon Border while, urging travelers to understand the impact of their footprint on the land. With detailed descriptions of lodging options, honest reviews of restaurants, from taco trucks to upscale bistros, cultural attractions, natural wonders, recreation, transportation, history scattered throughout each listing, over 100 photos, and maps, readers will feel like they are getting a tour around this beautiful land from an old friend.

Fishing Glacier National Park

Fishing Glacier National Park
Author: Russ Schneider
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2021-06-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493045490

Fishing Glacier National Park includes over 250 fishing locations from Waterton Lake to the Flathead River. This guide uncovers streams and lakes for Kokanee salmon, mountain and lake whitefish, arctic grayling, and trout--lake, brook, rainbow, and cutthroat. Novice as well as expert anglers will find that the trails and roads in Glacier lead to more than spectacular vistas--many of them lead to great fishing sites.