A veteran hiker revisits old favorite trails in the Buckeye StateIn this revised and updated edition, Ralph Ramey visits old and new trails that reflect his love of hiking in Ohio. Walks through remnant prairies and an area of drifting sand dunes, a climb to a dolomite promontory, and a hike though a deep deciduous forest are among the trekking...Read more
A veteran hiker revisits old favorite trails in the Buckeye StateIn this revised and updated edition, Ralph Ramey visits old and new trails that reflect his love of hiking in Ohio. Walks through remnant prairies and an area of drifting sand dunes, a climb to a dolomite promontory, and a hike though a deep deciduous forest are among the trekking...Read more
From Georgetown to Harpers Ferry, through Hancock, to Cumberland, get an intimate, mile-by-mile look at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This great resource guide describes in detail the plants and animals, forests, geology, and environmental issues of this towpath trail. With three maps and 82 pictures, learn about nature...Read more
From Georgetown to Harpers Ferry, through Hancock, to Cumberland, get an intimate, mile-by-mile look at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This great resource guide describes in detail the plants and animals, forests, geology, and environmental issues of this towpath trail. With three maps and 82 pictures, learn about nature...Read more
Middleton Corner is a non-descript crossroads on Ohio U.S. 68 south of Xenia and north of Wilmington. Even the crossroads is a bit unorthodox because Spring Valley Paintersville Road intersects U.S. 68 and then jogs a short distance on U.S. 68 before continuing its meandering path between Spring Valley and Paintersville. I am not sure why there...Read more
Middleton Corner is a non-descript crossroads on Ohio U.S. 68 south of Xenia and north of Wilmington. Even the crossroads is a bit unorthodox because Spring Valley Paintersville Road intersects U.S. 68 and then jogs a short distance on U.S. 68 before continuing its meandering path between Spring Valley and Paintersville. I am not sure why there...Read more
The only field guide to bring along to identify the birds, mammals, trees, wildflowers, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish, spiders, mushrooms, ferns, rocks, and sky of the MidwestEven if we focus on certain things in the outdoors, most of us are curious about everything else that might turn up. Serious birders, botanists, and entomologists...Read more
The only field guide to bring along to identify the birds, mammals, trees, wildflowers, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish, spiders, mushrooms, ferns, rocks, and sky of the MidwestEven if we focus on certain things in the outdoors, most of us are curious about everything else that might turn up. Serious birders, botanists, and entomologists...Read more
During the early to mid-1800s, the railroad changed the transportation industry and dramatically impacted the nature of the American economy. Entire communities developed around railroad depots-some prospered, while others died with the fortunes of the transportation tycoons who invested all of their finances into railroad construction. Cambria...Read more
During the early to mid-1800s, the railroad changed the transportation industry and dramatically impacted the nature of the American economy. Entire communities developed around railroad depots-some prospered, while others died with the fortunes of the transportation tycoons who invested all of their finances into railroad construction. Cambria...Read more
Across the country, more than 1600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, multiuse trails, where people can enjoy a fitness run, a leisurely bike ride, or a stroll with the family. In this updated guide in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the finest rail-trails plus other great multiuse...Read more
Across the country, more than 1600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, multiuse trails, where people can enjoy a fitness run, a leisurely bike ride, or a stroll with the family. In this updated guide in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the finest rail-trails plus other great multiuse...Read more
"JOCK: a memoir of the counterculture" is a coming-of-age story about a college athlete, but also an unexpurgated account of how the counterculture, war, politics, anti-authoritarianism, sex, drugs and rock n roll impacted the world of big-time college athletics in the late Sixties and early Seventies. JOCK tells about a walk-on from...Read more
"JOCK: a memoir of the counterculture" is a coming-of-age story about a college athlete, but also an unexpurgated account of how the counterculture, war, politics, anti-authoritarianism, sex, drugs and rock n roll impacted the world of big-time college athletics in the late Sixties and early Seventies. JOCK tells about a walk-on from...Read more
The North Country Trail is the longest of America's eleven congressionally designated National Scenic Trails. Winding through seven states-New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota-the NCT's 4,600 miles attract more than one million visitors annually. These hikers are treated to a smorgasbord of Upper...Read more
The North Country Trail is the longest of America's eleven congressionally designated National Scenic Trails. Winding through seven states-New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota-the NCT's 4,600 miles attract more than one million visitors annually. These hikers are treated to a smorgasbord of Upper...Read more
After being cooped up on a Navy ship with over a thousand men, the author decided he needed a hearty taste of the wide-open outdoors. Driving across the states by automobile could have been a possibility, but it was ultimately decided that the best way to enjoy the many sights would be by bicycle, at a much slower pace.From riding past a...Read more
After being cooped up on a Navy ship with over a thousand men, the author decided he needed a hearty taste of the wide-open outdoors. Driving across the states by automobile could have been a possibility, but it was ultimately decided that the best way to enjoy the many sights would be by bicycle, at a much slower pace.From riding past a...Read more
The Complete Guide to Kentucky State Parks is the one-stop resource for information on great places to view Kentucky's natural beauty, tour historical sites, golf, camp, fish, hike, backpack, swim, ride horseback, rock climb, and enjoy almost any other type of outdoor recreation. Whether you are a day tripper, weekend escapee, or weeklong...Read more
The Complete Guide to Kentucky State Parks is the one-stop resource for information on great places to view Kentucky's natural beauty, tour historical sites, golf, camp, fish, hike, backpack, swim, ride horseback, rock climb, and enjoy almost any other type of outdoor recreation. Whether you are a day tripper, weekend escapee, or weeklong...Read more
Northeast Ohio can be a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your canine adventurer can be climbing hillsides that leave him panting, trotting through impossibly green ravines, exploring the estates of America's wealthiest families or circling lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water. Doggin' Cleveland selects the 50...Read more
Northeast Ohio can be a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your canine adventurer can be climbing hillsides that leave him panting, trotting through impossibly green ravines, exploring the estates of America's wealthiest families or circling lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water. Doggin' Cleveland selects the 50...Read more
No other campground guidebook focuses solely on the Prairie State. Ohio offers a surprising array of quiet, out-of-the-way parks replete with lakes, rivers, rugged hills, and even rocky cliffs. Camping Ohio opens the door to these places. It includes: Up-to-date trail information and route descriptions Accurate directions to popular as well...Read more
No other campground guidebook focuses solely on the Prairie State. Ohio offers a surprising array of quiet, out-of-the-way parks replete with lakes, rivers, rugged hills, and even rocky cliffs. Camping Ohio opens the door to these places. It includes: Up-to-date trail information and route descriptions Accurate directions to popular as well...Read more
The North Country Trail is the longest of Americas eleven congressionally designated National Scenic Trails. Winding through seven statesNew York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakotathe NCTs 4,600 miles attract more than one million visitors annually. These hikers are treated to a smorgasbord of Upper...Read more
The North Country Trail is the longest of Americas eleven congressionally designated National Scenic Trails. Winding through seven statesNew York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakotathe NCTs 4,600 miles attract more than one million visitors annually. These hikers are treated to a smorgasbord of Upper...Read more
