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Philip Langdon shows how people are creating, improving, and caring for walkable communities. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. To draw the most important lessons, Langdon spent time in six communities that differ in size, history, wealth, diversity, and education, yet share crucial traits: compactness, a mix of uses and activities, and human scale. In these communities, Langdon examines safe, comfortable streets; sociable sidewalks; how buildings connect to the public realm; bicycling; public transportation; and incorporation of nature and parks into city or town life. To improve conditions and opportunities for everyone, Langdon argues that places where the best of life is within walking distance ought to be at the core of our thinking. This book is for anyone who wants to understand what can be done to build, rebuild, or improve a community while retaining the things that make it distinctive.
Covers more than 200 trails on national, state, county, and private land.
With this "How-to" guide, readers will learn all the basic knowledge of hiking and the necessary skills and supplies needed to make a new hiker ready to make a fun-filled and safe hike. From etiquette to necessary gear to food and safety, readers will learn what is needed to become a skilled hiker.
This guidebook reveals a collection of sixty of the best dog friendly hiking trails in North Carolina. From mountain views to the coveted coast, there's a trail for you and your trusty companions. Your pups will frolic, swim, play, explore, and enjoy every step of the way. Throughout are full-color photos and maps, helpful tips, and tailored hike specs with information on leash requirements, trail surface, other trail users, and more.
The Appalachian Trail is the longest continuous footpath in the world. Its 2,140 miles run through 14 states--from Georgia to Maine--and vastly different natural and social environments, from the solitary splendor of mountain crags to the genial slopes frequented by dayhikers and scout packs. Each year, more than three million visitors enjoy the diverse scenery and cultures of the trail, united by a common appreciation for the outdoors. A lively and evocative introduction to this national treasure, The Appalachian Trail Reader collects stories, poems, and essays that reflect this wilderness trail across both time and geography. With the addition of maps of the trail and photographs of its majesty, The Appalachian Trail Reader presents a rich introduction to the trail for those planning a trip, and a vivid scrapbook for those who've already visited.
Johnny Molloy has traversed the entire region--from the alluring Blue Ridge Mountains to the saltwater-washed sands of the Atlantic coast--and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the perfect camping spot! The full-color, updated, user-friendly format lets you easily find 50 of the best campgrounds to fit your travel plans and meet your personal interests. Detailed maps of each campground and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of operation, and facilities help to narrow down your choices, and ratings for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, safety and security, and cleanliness ensure that you find your perfect car-camping adventure.
Delving into a wealth of science, history, and anecdote -- from our deepest origins as hominins to our first steps as babies, to universal design and social infrastructure, A Walking Life shows exactly how walking is essential, how deeply reliant our brains and bodies are on this simple pedestrian act -- and how we can reclaim it.
This book explores the fundamentals of diet and exercise that are necessary to get in shape to tackle a variety of different hiking trails. Including information about fitness routines and nutrition, this book is full of how-to information and fifty color photographs.
Nordic Pole Walking is a Finnish exercise engaging over 90% of the body's muscles for enhanced fitness and health. Schwanbeck, a sports scientist, details proper technique and explains how this activity boosts calorie burning, improves metabolism, and provides superior cardiovascular training compared to regular walking. The book emphasizes its role in preventing and managing chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, and offers practical advice on nutrition, weight loss, and adaptable training plans for all fitness levels, making it a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking a low-impact, full-body workout for better well-being.
Manning travels from the great birding trails of Cape Romain to the ancient cypresses in the black-water swamp of Francis Beidler Forest; from Santee Coastal Reserve where fifty thousand ducks winter each year to Caesars Head State Park with its huge tulip poplars. By centering each walk around one or two notable natural or historical facts, Manning weaves a rich essay about each area. He supplements these essays with practical information such as maps, details of who to contact and where to stay, and suggested reading lists.
The book includes hikes for every skill and interest level, from five-minute "leg-stretchers" to overnight hikes. In addition to trail length and difficulty, Adkins notes points of interest and natural features to be found along each trail.
This edition includes new overnight hikes, as well as updated trail information. Each hike profile contains driving directions to the trailhead; a preview of the flora, fauna, and history hikers will encounter on the trail; and hike difficulty ratings.
