Walks of a Lifetime in America''s National Parks - Extraordinary Hikes in Exceptional Places

Informationen zum Autor Robert Manning is a professor at the University of Vermont who teaches and conducts research on the history, philosophy, and management of national parks. He has won the university's highest awards in both teaching and research. Martha Manning is an artist working in fiber and printmaking. Her work has been published in national magazines and in nationally juried shows. Klappentext In Walks of a Lifetime in America's National Parks: Extraordinary Hikes in Exceptional Places, Robert and Martha Manning invite readers to explore the joys of hiking. Explaining the why, how, and where to walk and featuring first-hand descriptions of the nation's great National parks and their best hikes ranging from short day hikes to backpacking treks, and featuring scenic vistas, waterfalls, and information on lodging opportunities, this is a bucket list book for hiking in the national parks. Each chapter includes personal anecdotes, natural and cultural history, and practical tips. Every chapter is richly illustrated with color photographs and maps. The book also includes a series of twenty short, engaging essays about hiking and related matters.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Martha Manning, Robert Manning, Robert Manning Manning, Manning Martha, Manning Robert
• Editore: Rowman and Littlefield
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781493039258
• ISBN: 978-1-4930-3925-8
• Pagine: 352
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Natura; Saggistica > Natura, tecnica > Natura: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; USA, Walking, Regional, Beauty, Travel, Hiking, local, NATURE / General, National Parks, History, Trip, Nature, Backpacking, America, National, color photography, Landscape, Walking, hiking, trekking, SPORTS & RECREATION / Hiking, Views, TRAVEL / Europe / General, TRAVEL / United States / General, landmarks, natural history, Travel & holiday, waterfall, walk, mountain, United States of America, USA, Travel and holiday, Nature and the natural world: general interest, hike, public land