Hiking Missouri (America's Best Day Hiking Series) (Paperback)

by Kevin M. Lohraff (Author) "The north region of Missouri is defined as the area north of the Missouri River..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"""Hiking Missouri will help people enjoy and understand outdoor Missouri. Kevin Lohraff has featured many of Missouri's most interesting trails with up-to-date, first hand information that will be helpful both in planning a hike and in doing one. His knowledge and skill as a naturalist show through in each trail description as he shares insight on the plants, animals, geology, conservation, and cultural history that make each trail special."""
Richard Thom
Chief of the Natural History Section of the Missouri Conservation Department and Chairman of the Missouri Natural Areas Committee
"""A very handy, and accurate, trail guide. I found some old favorites, and some soon-to-be favorites."""
Tom Uhlenbrock
Environmental Writer
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Product Description
This is your complete guide to 102 of the best day hiking trails in Missouri. Whether you’re looking for a short and simple hike or a longer, more challenging trek, this book will lead you to the right trail.

Hiking Missouri offers a guided tour of trails in every corner of the state, from St. Louis to the Ozarks to Kansas City. For each of the 58 featured parks and nature areas, you’ll find the following:

• Selected trail descriptions—including the length and difficulty of each trail—plus detailed information on featured trails

• Easy-to-read maps of the park and of each featured trail

• Practical information on how to get to the park, park hours, available facilities, permits and rules, and a contact address and phone number

• A brief description of the park’s history and terrain

• Details on nearby parks and recreational opportunities, including contact phone numbers

There’s also a convenient trail finder that summarizes essential information about each featured trail so you can select an ideal hike.

Hiking Missouri is part of America’s Best Day Hiking Series from Human Kinetics.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880118938
• ISBN-13: 978-0880118934
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #618,590 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guaranteed to reawaken interest in Missouri adventures, August 22, 1999

By A Customer

I have been enjoying canoeing, kayaking, and camping in Missouri all my life, but every page of this book told me something I didn't know about my favorite state. This book is guaranteed to make the reader start making trip plans. This is a great gift book because it is a catalyst to further adventure.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is much more than just a hiking guide., September 30, 1999

By A Customer

This wonderful book is "a must," not just for hikers but also for nature lovers. More than an accurate and detailed guide, the book affords readers lush visual imagery through the descriptions of a skilled writer who, without doubt, loves the trails he treads.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get Outside!, February 25, 2009

By	Robin Grumm - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Hiking Missouri (America's Best Day Hiking Series) (Paperback)

I want to get outside and explore after reading Lohraff's new book, Hiking Missouri. A good cookbook is a joy to read AND entices you to cook. This book is an excellent "recipe" for exploring Missouri. It was extremely enjoyable to read, with personal anecdotes and interesting historical and natural history facts. AND I can't wait to try some of the hikes - a perfect combination.

This is also a user friendly book. The layout is easy to navigate, the boot icons are easily understood, and each trail description is specific and clearcut. The author writes in such a way as to instill confidence in the reader/hiker.

Lohraff's passion for the outdoors and his knowledge of Missouri's natural communities are gifts to us all. Thank you. Now, I'm going to Get Outside!