Best Hikes Detroit and Ann Arbor

Best Hikes Detroit and Ann Arbor
Author: Matt Forster
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2019-02-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493038419

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Detroit and Ann Arbor veteran hiker Matt Forster offers the absolute best hikes in the greater Detroit area. Each featured trail is perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find outdoor activities close to home. Every chapter includes up-to-date hike specs, a brief hike description, directional cues, and a detailed map.

Five-Star Trails: Ann Arbor and Detroit

Five-Star Trails: Ann Arbor and Detroit
Author: Greg Tasker
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2011-07-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 089732952X

Each hike features an individual trail map, elevation profile, and at-a-glance information, helping readers quickly find the perfect trip. Sized to fit in a pocket, the book's detailed trail descriptions will help readers find their way on and off the trail. Driving directions and GPS trailhead coordinates will help with navigating the myriad of unnamed roads. The trails covered range from those best suited to the novice, families, experienced hikers, or backpackers.

Best Bike Rides Detroit and Ann Arbor

Best Bike Rides Detroit and Ann Arbor
Author: Rob Pulcipher
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493009664

Hidden in and around the Detroit and Ann Arbor area are some great roads, trails, and bike paths that are fun to explore. Best Bike Rides Detroit and Ann Arbor describes 40 great recreational rides in the metro areas. With most rides between 5 and 35 miles—including road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and mountain bike rides—it’s easy to find a ride that suits your tastes. Each route includes complete directions, a map, a text description of the area you’ll be riding, the GPS coordinates of the start/finish point, and color photos of one the ride’s features. Also included is information on local restaurants, lodging, maps, bicycle shops, other facilities for cyclists, and community resources. Look inside to find: • Detailed maps and directions • Rides that explore the urban areas as well as the surrounding country • A variety of rides, most between 5 and 35 miles in length • In-depth information about each ride, including length, terrain, traffic conditions, and road hazards • Interesting facts about each area • Options to create longer or shorter rides

Best Hikes Houston

Best Hikes Houston
Author: Keith Stelter
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2020-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493042548

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Houston, author Matt Forster details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Houston area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.

Best Hikes Austin and San Antonio

Best Hikes Austin and San Antonio
Author: Keith Stelter
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2020-03-19
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493042521

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Austin and San Antonio author Matt Forster details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Austin/San Antonio area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.

Best Easy Day Hikes Houston

Best Easy Day Hikes Houston
Author: Matt Forster
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2020-01-10
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493042505

This updated and revised edition of BestEasy Day Hikes Houston includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for fifteen easy-to-follow hikes in and near the Texan city. Look inside for: • Casual hikes to half-day adventures • Hikes for everyone, including families • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • Trail Finder for best hikes for history buffs, nature lovers, and water views • GPS coordinates

Best Easy Day Hikes Austin

Best Easy Day Hikes Austin
Author: Matt Forster
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2020-05-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493042483

This updated and revised edition of Best Easy Day Hikes Austin includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for 15 easy-to-follow hikes in and near the Texan city that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region’s history.

Best Tent Camping: Michigan

Best Tent Camping: Michigan
Author: Matt Forster
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2020-05-12
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1634042972

Perfect Camping for You in Michigan! The Great Lakes State provides a spectacular backdrop for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? Matt Forster traversed the entire state—from the grassy dunes overlooking Lake Michigan to a quiet lake that serves as a portal to the Sylvania Wilderness—and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the perfect spot! Best Tent Camping: Michigan presents 50 national park, state park, national forest, and state forest campgrounds, organized into five distinct regions. Selections are based on location, topography, size, and overall appeal, and every site is rated for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, safety and security, and cleanliness—so you’ll always know what to expect. The new full-color edition of this proven guidebook provides everything you need to know, with detailed maps of each campground and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of operation, and facilities, as well as driving directions and GPS coordinates. Whether you seek a quiet campground near a fish-filled stream or a family campground with all the amenities, grab Best Tent Camping: Michigan. It’s an escape for all who wish to find those special locales that recharge the mind, body, and spirit. This guide is a keeper.

Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park
Author: Jim DuFresne
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 154
Release: 1991
Genre: Backpacking
ISBN:

Provides advice for visitors to the park, and describes places to hike and canoe.

100 Things to Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die

100 Things to Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die
Author: Patricia Majher
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1681062658

Known as home to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor repeatedly earns a spot as one of the top ten places to live in the US. And its distinctive dining, colorful neighborhoods, and year-round festivals make it a top destination for visitors, too. Thumb through the pages of 100 Things to Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die to make the most of the countless activities, sites, and unique corners of “A-squared.” You’ll find insider tips, curated itineraries, and hidden gems to delight natives and visitors alike. Hit the Kerrytown area to tempt your palate at the farmers market or world-famous Zingerman’s Delicatessen—a destination all its own. Come back every season to sample the festivals: movies in spring, music and art in summer, and don’t forget football in the fall! The Big House is home to the Michigan Wolverines and the nation’s largest stadium. From unexpected cuisine like a Himalayan café to underground cocktail clubs and some of the most eclectic shopping experiences, you’ll find it all through the walkable downtown and beyond. And with local author Patricia Majher at the wheel, you’re bound to find some exciting twists and turns along the way. Come find your own special reasons to love A2 and all the things to do there.