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Hiking Indiana (America's Best Day Hiking Series)
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Product Description This detailed guide showcases the 100 best day hikes throughout the state of Indiana. In one handy volume, you will find all the information you need to enjoy self-guided tours of the most scenic hiking paths and trails. Hiking Indiana includes a trail-finder grid so you can choose the hike that has all the features you want. Each trail is marked on an easy-to-read map, and each trail description includes the trail distance, approximate hiking time, difficulty rating, and points of interest along the way. The trails range the full spectrum of difficulty-from short, leisurely strolls to long, rugged hikes-no matter where you want to go: - From the lake shore in the northwest, through the canyons of the west-central area and the hills of the south, to the river valleys in the far southwest;- From hikes through the urban areas of Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, and historic Vincennes to the expansive wilderness of Hoosier National Forest;- From the dunes, ponds, and marshes of Indiana Dunes State Park along Lake Michigan to the Wyandotte Cave State Recreation Area by the banks of the Ohio River. Hiking Indiana is loaded with information about the park locations of the trails, such as available facilities, hours and dates of operation, important rules, permits required, and directions to the trailhead. It also includes descriptions of the history, terrain, flora, and fauna of each area to make your hike enjoyable and educational. And with listings of nearby attractions, you can turn your day hike into a weekend getaway. With Hiking Indiana, you'll be inspired to take advantage of the many hiking opportunities in the state, letting them guide you to the most scenic and interesting places along every path. Review "The most detailed hiking guide to Hoosier trails imaginable. An excellent guide."David MannweilerBook Editor, Indianapolis Star "An incredible amount of useful information packed into a clear, readable, and entertaining format. Helpful for people just out for a day stroll as well as serious trekkers. It lets you pinpoint hikes that would be of particular interest to you. Detailed descriptions of trails makes this book much more helpful than more general travel guides. The large format and easy-to-read maps make finding your way a pleasure for armchair travelers as well as day hikers."Lynn HollandProfessional freelance writer and editorFormer editor of the Lafayette, IN, Leader From the Publisher "The most detailed hiking guide to Hoosier trails imaginable. An excellent guide." David Mannweiler Book Editor, Indianapolis Star "An incredible amount of useful information packed into a clear, readable, and entertaining format. Helpful for people just out for a day stroll as well as serious trekkers. It lets you pinpoint hikes that would be of particular interest to you. Detailed descriptions of trails makes this book much more helpful than more general travel guides. The large format and easy-to-read maps make finding your way a pleasure for armchair travelers as well as day hikers." Lynn Holland Professional freelance writer and editor Former editor of the Lafayette, IN, Leader About the Author Sally McKinney is a seasoned travel writer who has authored two guide books: Country Roads of Indiana and Fairs & Festivals: Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Her travel pieces have appeared in publications in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. She has been writing Syndicated Travel Features since 1985, and some of her photographs have been used for postcards and regional calendars. McKinney has traveled extensively throughout Indiana and the Midwest and has explored Australia and New Zealand (while living there). She has also made long, solo journeys from Singapore through Malaysia into Thailand, across Java and Bali, and around Brazil and Venezuela. McKinney is the mother of four grown sons and calls Bloomington, Indiana, home base for these exten
