| Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Kentucky: From the Appalachian Mountains to the Land Between the Lakes Contributor(s): Rogers, Hiram (Author) |
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ISBN: 088150551X ISBN-13: 9780881505511 Publisher: Countryman Press OUR PRICE: $21.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2002 Annotation: Roger Duncan recounts four hundred years of Maine's rich maritime history, from the early seafarers' discovery of its valuable resources and the families that settled the land, to Maine's role in the history of the U.S. in peacetime and in war. He traces the changes in Maine's economy over the past century: the demise of the coastal trade; the burgeoning popularity of pleasure boating after World War II; the hardships that beset the fishing and lumber industries; and the rise of tourism. This anecdotal panorama of people, land, boats, and water will absorb historians, nautical enthusiasts, and New Englanders alike. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Hiking |
| Dewey: 917.690 |
| LCCN: 2001056648 |
| Series: Explorer's 50 Hikes |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.1" W x 9.02" (0.96 lbs) 262 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Kentucky - Cultural Region - South |
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| Publisher Description: Hikers in Kentucky will find a stunning array of natural rock arches, rushing rivers, spring wildflowers, and even a recently reintroduced herd of elk. Within the 670,000-acre Daniel Boone National Forest lie two wilderness areas, the Red River Gorge Geological Area, and a trail system highlighted by the 269-mile Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. Outside the national forest lie Cumberland Falls, centered around the mighty waterfall and its world famous moonbow, and Natural Bridge, one of the largest natural arches in the eastern US. An overview chart provides at-a-glance information on the 50 hikes, which feature something for hikers of every ability. Each hike is accompanied by a topographical map, information on difficulty, mileage, and rise, as well as information on the geology, wildlife, and ecosystems you'll encounter along the way. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rogers, Hiram: - Hiram Rogers is the author of 50 Hikes in Kentucky and Exploring the Black Hills and Badlands and has written about Kentucky trails and land conservation issues for Backpacker and Blue Ridge Country. A trained geologist who brings great knowledge of natural history to his descriptions, Rogers lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. |