Nature Walks in Southern Indiana [Paperback]

Alan McPherson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1991

Now updated and expanded, Nature Walks in Southern Indiana, 2nd edition, describes over 200 nature outings ranging from gentle short walks to challenging overnight backpack trips. Whether a veteran or novice hiker, this comprehensive guide leads the way through a varied Midwest landscape blessed with an array of hiking opportunities.

Nature Walks in Southern Indiana, is conveniently divided into three natural regions plus the Hoosier National Forest. Some of Indiana's most precious wild areas are included.

In addition, nature outings into nearby areas include scenic areas of Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and the cities of Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Louisville.

Author Alan McPherson has personally hiked and experienced the outings and trails in this valuable source book.

The text includes detailed capsule headings, trail descriptions, easy-to-follow maps and supplementary photos.

Walking is the simplest way to discover the beauty of southern Indiana's great outdoors. Take the family, friends and this book and go!

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About the Author

Alan McPherson is a naturalist, author and outdoor enthusiast. He is the author of nature Hikes in Northern Indiana, Nature Hikes in Southern Indiana, Indiana Best Hikes and several natural history books. Alan spends most of his time traveling the Hoosier state doing research, lecturing and enjoying the great Indiana outdoors. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Hoosier Chapter Sierra Club (February 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962846902
• ISBN-13: 978-0962846908
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,618,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful Book, August 18, 2009

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Daniel R. Degenhardt (Salem Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nature Walks in Southern Indiana (Paperback)

We are new to Southern Indiana, and have used the book to find very beautiful sights. I just love it here and have this book to thank. Yes, we failed to find a foot bridge at one sight, but the book was written nearly 20 years ago. Time changes everything.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful guide to hiking opportunities in S. Indiana, October 23, 2005

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Bomojaz (South Central PA, USA) - See all my reviews

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Nature lovers living in southern Indiana or those who plan on spending some time there will find this book indispensable. Divided into three regions (Southeastern Plains, South Central Uplands, and Southwestern Lowlands), over 200 natural areas are fully described in terms of size, location, hiking trails, camping oportunities, wildlife, and points of interest. National and state forests of many thousands of acres as well as small nature preserves of only a few hundred are all included. Many topo maps highlighting specific trails and forest areas are also here. Finally, the book has a fair share of photos too. Published by the Hoosier Chapter of the Sierra Club. An excellent guide.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Nature Walks in Southern Indiana, March 4, 2006

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M. Renschler - See all my reviews
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This book may have some useful information, but I also think that this author does not check his facts. He mentions the Grove of All Faiths on Indiana University's campus and there is no such place. You can do a search for this term on www.iub.edu and there is nothing anywhere on the site about such a place. I am a graduate student at IU and have taken tours of campus. I have never heard a tour guide refer to the area beside Beck Chapel as the Grove of All Faiths. Also, he mentions several old growth forests in Southern Indiana. In order to be considered old growth, the trees must be anywhere from 150 to 200 years old and that isn't the case with any of the forests mentioned in his book. Mr. McPherson also spells Bean Blossom as one word when it is actually two words.