HIKING
AMC’s Best Day Hikes Near Washington, D.C.
Mauro & Homicz
trade paper
9781934028391
276 pages
18.95

The Appalachian Mountain Club presents 50 hiking trips for all ability levels and seasons. A helpful chart helps you find the best hike for you and your companions.


The Appalachian Trail Hiker
4th ed

Victoria and Frank Logue
trade paper
9780897325837
256 pages
14.95

A classic now in its fourth edition, this is today’s platinum standard on the must-have information for the 4 million hikers who explore the AT each year.


Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway
2nd ed

Randy Johnson
trade paper
9780762755264
160 pages
9.95

Even if you only have time for a 30-minute stroll, this book promises memorable hikes, including some that are especially enjoyable for dogs.


Best Easy Day Hikes Washington, D.C.
Louise S. Baxter
trade paper
9780762760596
104 pages
9.95

Discover the National Arboretum, explore Rock Creek Park, make a pilgrimage to Teddy’s island and much more with this gem of a book.


Best Easy Day Hikes Shenandoah National Park
4th ed

Bert & Jane Gildart
trade paper
9780762764327
112 pages
9.95

Small enough to put in your pocket, this guide includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for 27 easy-to-follow hikes along the length of 105-mile Skyline Drive.


Best Hikes Near Washington, D.C.
Bill and Mary Burnham
trade paper
9780762746958
256 pages
18.95

Whether you’re in the mood for an easy nature walk or a day-long hike, here are thirty of the best hikes within an hour’s drive from the greater D.C. area.


The Best of the Appalachian Trail Day Hikes
2nd ed

Logue, Logue & Adkins
trade paper
9780897325271
192 pages
16.95

A team of AT experts carefully considered the question, “What are the best day hikes on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail?” Here is the answer- from Maine to Georgia.


The Best of the Appalachian Trail Overnight Hikes
2nd ed

Logue, Logue & Adkins
trade paper
9780897325288
192 pages
16.95

Hiking a trail is one thing- staying there overnight is another. Learn all you need to bring and do as you set out on an unforgettable adventure.


The C & O Canal: From Great National Project to National Historical Park
Dorothy Camagna
hardcover
132 pages
0977044904
32.95

Superb photography and narrative present a compelling account of the canal's mission, structures and unique way of life. From tidewater Georgetown to Cumberland Maryland, this book brilliantly illustrates the allure of both the former waterway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park with full color photographs.


Country Walks and Bikeways in the Philadelphia Region
Alan Fisher
trade paper
240 pages
0961496347
11.95

If you live in or visit the Greater Philadelphia region, the excursions described here explore the Delaware Valley's outstanding parks, wildlife refuges, arboretums, and trail networks. Many are also suitable for ski touring in winter.


Country Walks in the Chicago Region
2nd ed

Alan Fisher
trade paper
288 pages
0961496398
14.95

This guide shows you can still take a "good old-fashioned walk in the country." It covers many types of terrain- lakeshore dunes, prairies, rolling hills, woods, glacial moraines, wetlands and sandstone canyons.


Country Walks Near Baltimore
4th ed

Alan Fisher
trade paper
0-9614963-8-X
271 pages
12.95

If you live in the Baltimore area, the excursions here are close at hand, including outstanding state and local parks and national wildlife refuges.


Country Walks Near Boston
3rd ed

Alan Fisher
trade paper
368 pages
0961496371
14.95

Profusely illustrated with photographs and maps, this is a great trail guide made even better by featuring a lot of social, cultural and natural history. A must for walking in the Hub vicinity.


Country Walks Near Washington
3rd ed

Alan Fisher
trade paper
9780981552026
496 pages
19.95

This revised and expanded edition includes 4 new walks and coverage of trail extensions. It includes helpful information on biking and accessing trails from public transportation.


Day & Overnight Hikes Shenandoah National Park
3rd ed

Johnny Malloy
trade paper
112 pages
9780897326346
15.95

Classic hikes as well as hikes less traveled are here- 30 day hikes and 10 overnight hikes in the park. Each is rated for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude and accessibility for children.


Easy Hikes Close to Home Washington D.C.
Paul Elliott
Trade paper
96 pages
9780897326995
8.95

These 18 hikes within an hour’s drive from D.C. offer a world of low-cost, high-result, easy-to-do excursions. And it fits in your pocket!


Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in Virginias
Lillard & Hicks
trade paper
430 pages
9780811726702
19.95

A convenient 5 x 7 format makes this a wonderfully portable guide to the 540 miles of trail featuring 46 hikes on the AT as it passes through Virginia and West Virginia.


50 Hikes in Maryland
2nd ed

Leonard M. Adkins
trade paper
288 pages
9780881507768
17.95

No matter where you are in the state, it's less than a 30-minute drive to one of the hikes in this book, ranging from easy walks on level ground to ambitious backpacking excursions.


50 Hikes in Northern Virginia
3rd ed

Leonard M. Adkins
trade paper
294 pages
0881506990
16.95
Here are inspiring walks from the Allegheny Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, taking the reader into some of the most stunning countryside north of Route 60.


50 Hikes in Southern Virginia
2nd ed

Leonard M. Adkins
trade paper
296 pages
9780881507287
17.95

The incredible variety of terrain in southern Virginia is celebrated in this book detailing hikes in the area below Interstate 64. It covers the most popular hiking destinations in the region as well as the out-of-the-way trails where crowds are at a minimum.


Footsteps: Unforgettable Walks in Southeastern Virginia
Belcher & Fischl
trade paper
251 pages
0965702200
3.95

This is an easy-to-read guide to walking in the southeast portion of the state. Includes city, nature, historic and beach walks suitable for all ages.


Frommer's 24 Great Walks in Washington, D.C.
Carolyn Crouch
trade paper
176 pages
9780470453711
15.99

Fun themes and color photos make this a book you’d like to grab for a walking foray. Discover Duke Ellington’s Washington, go on an urban scavenger hunt or enjoy the niche museums, for a start.


The Geocaching Handbook
Layne Cameron
trade paper
9780762763832
144 pages
12.95

This updated handbook covers everything an aspiring geocacher needs to get started in this fascinating outdoor technology-driven activity.


Hiking Maryland and Delaware
2nd ed

David Edwin Lillard
trade paper
240 pages
0762736356
16.95

This guide features sixty-two of the states’ finest trails- including short nature hikes and full-day treks. They are filled with rich history, surprisingly remote woodlands, hidden marshes, and scenic vistas.


Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway
2nd ed

Randy Johnson
trade paper
9780762755318
352 pages
18.95

With the arrival of its seventy-fifth anniversary, there has never been a better time to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway. This comprehensive guide outlines hikes suited to every ability.


Hiking Shenandoah National Park
3rd ed

Bert & Jane Gildart
trade paper
200 pages
0762734140
14.95

Fifty-nine of Shenandoah's finest trails are featured here- from short day hikes to overnight adventures. Includes plentiful maps and b & w photos.


Hiking Virginia
2nd ed

Bill and Mary Burnham
trade paper
382 pages
0762727470
16.95


This sizable reference lets you choose from more than 50 of the best hiking trails in the Old Dominion. It also has a special section detailing the entire Appalachian Trail through Virginia.


The Letterboxer’s Companion
Randy Hall
trade paper
9780762746798
128 pages
12.95

Here is a guide to a family-friendly activity with an intriguing mix of hiking, puzzle-solving, navigation and artistry.


Moon Take a Hike Washington D.C.
Theresa Dowell Blackinton
Trade paper
304 pages
9781598802092
17.95

Find fresh air and a brief escape from city life with these trails located within a two-hour drive from D.C. Includes easy-to-use maps.


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