Best Easy Day Hikes Springfield, Illinois, First Edition (Best Easy Day Hikes Series) - Softcover

Johnny Molloy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762771739 ISBN 13: 9780762771738

Publisher: Falcon Guides, 2012

Synopsis

For more than a decade, Best Easy Day Hikes has been one of FalconGuides' most popular series. Small enough to fit in a back pocket, each guide describes approximately 20 to 30 easy-to-follow scenic trails in and around national parks, cities and urban areas, and popular outdoor destinations across America. From Anchorage to Atlanta, the North Cascades to Northeast New Jersey, these guides take hikers and nature lovers to the best - and easiest - trails, whether in their own backyards or in and around their favorite vacation destinations. Happy Trails! Each guide features:Concise descriptions of the area's best hikes20 to 30 hikes - from half-hour strolls to full-day adventuresHikes for everyone, including families with young childrenGPS compatible trail maps and easy-to-follow directionsGPS coordinates to each trailhead

About this title

About the Author:

Johnny Molloy is a writer and adventurer based in Johnson City, Tennessee. His outdoor passion started on a backpacking trip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park while attending the University of Tennessee. That first foray unleashed love of the outdoors that has led the Tennessee native to spending most of his time backpacking, canoe camping and tent camping for the past 25 years. The results of his efforts are over 40 books. His writings include hiking guidebooks, camping guidebooks, paddling guidebooks, comprehensive guidebooks about a specific area and true outdoor adventure books throughout the Eastern United States. Molloy writes for various magazines, for Web sites and is a columnist and feature writer for his local paper, the Johnson City Press. He continues writing and traveling extensively throughout the United States, endeavoring in a variety of outdoor pursuits. His non-outdoor interests include American history and University of Tennessee sports. For the latest on Johnny, please visit www.johnnymolloy.com.

From the Back Cover:

Best Easy Day Hikes Springfield, Illinois includes descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow trails where hikers can roam prairies, escape into rich woods, travel along rivers, and explore both old and recent history. Look inside for: - Casual hikes to full-day adventures- After-dinner strolls to full-day hikes- Hikes for everyone, including families- Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps- Trail Finder for best hikes for great views, solitude, children, or dogs- GPS coordinates

About this edition

• Publisher: Falcon Guides
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0762771739
• ISBN 13: 9780762771738
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112