| Outdoor Escapes Washington, D.C.: A Four-Season Guide Contributor(s): Carnahan, Kevin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0762730560 ISBN-13: 9780762730568 Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2004 Annotation: Outdoor Escapes Washington, D.C. is your one-stop resource for information on the best outdoor adventures in the District of Columbia, northern Virginia, and Maryland. From hiking and mountain biking to ice-skating and paragliding, this guide points you to dozens of outdoor sports and activities all within easy driving distance of the capital. Inside youll find: An introduction to the multiuse trails in the local area Maps of the National Mall, trail areas, and directions Listings of outdoor cultural activities and attractions Ideas for family-friendly outdoor fun, from jousting tournaments to canal boat rides A year-round calendar of outdoor events, including Frisbee festivals and marathons Trail contacts, clubs and associations, schools and guides, and much more With Outdoor Escapes Washington, D.C. as a guide, residents and travelers alike can explore the many and varied opportunities for outdoor recreation that the city and its environs have to offer. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - South - South Atlantic (dc, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, Sc, Va, Wv) - Travel | Special Interest - Adventure |
| Dewey: 796.509 |
| Series: Falcon Guides Outdoor Escapes |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 5.96" W x 9.08" (0.85 lbs) 218 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - District of Columbia - Locality - Washington, D.C. - Cultural Region - South Atlantic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Outdoor Escapes Washington, D.C. is your one-stop resource for information on the best outdoor adventures in the District of Columbia, northern Virginia, and Maryland. This guide points you to the virtually limitless opportunities for outdoor recreation in the area, from hiking and mountain biking to ice skating and paragliding, all within easy driving distance of the capital. Inside you'll find: * An introduction of multiuse trails in the local area * Maps of the National Mall, trail areas, and directions * Listings of outdoor cultural activities and attractions * Ideas for family-friendly outdoor fun, from jousting tournaments to canal boat rides * A year-round calendar of outdoor events, from Frisbee festivals to marathons * Trail contacts, clubs and associations, schools and guides, and much more With Outdoor Escapes Washington, D.C. as a guide, residents and travelers alike can explore the many and varied opportunities for outdoor recreation that the city and its environs have to offer. |