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Villaire, Ted

 
9781634040860: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Chicago: Including Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana
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ISBN 10 : 1634040864 ISBN 13 : 9781634040860
Editeur : Menasha Ridge Press Inc., 2018

Synopsis

It's Time to Take a Hike in Spectacular Chicago!

The best way to experience Chicagoland is by hiking it! Get outdoors with Illinois author Ted Villaire as he helps you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of the city. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.

Go bird-watching at Goose Lake Prairie. Immerse yourself in history along the I&M Canal Trail. Experience breathtaking views from secluded Lake Michigan beaches. Marvel at the awe-inspiring sand dunes in Northwest Indiana. With a highly accomplished outdoors writer as your guide, you'll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of Chicago's best hikes!

Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you're going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing.

Whether you're a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Chicago and the surrounding communities.

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À propos de l?auteur

Ted Villaire is the author of Best Bike Rides Chicago, Best Rail Trails Illinois, Road Biking Illinois, and Camping Illinois (all for FalconGuides) in addition to this guidebook. He has worked as a reporter for numerous daily and weekly newspapers and is currently communications director for the Active Transportation Alliance, a nonprofit organization that advocates for better biking, walking, and public transport in the Chicago area. He also frequently gives presentations about local biking and hiking opportunities. Ted holds a bachelor's degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a master's degree from DePaul University in Chicago. He and his wife, Christine, live on Chicago's Northwest Side. Visit his website, tedvillaire.com, or email him at ted@tedvillaire.com.

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Éditeur
Menasha Ridge Press Inc.
Date d'édition
2018
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1634040864
ISBN 13 
9781634040860
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
4
Nombre de pages
312
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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9781634041607: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Chicago: Including Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana

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ISBN 10 :  1634041607 ISBN 13 :  9781634041607
Editeur : Menasha Ridge Press Inc., 2018
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