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 oppurtunities.  From book 

Wonder where to go hiking in Indiana? Author and naturalist Alan McPherson has answered that question with his latest guide book Indiana Best Hikes. Indiana Best Hikes addresses the 'where' and 'what' of the best hiking places in Indiana. The subtitle of this hiking guide could easily be A Guide to 106 Places and over 200 hiking trails in the Hoosier State. For each of the 106 Indiana Best Hikes sites, the succinct text describes the site, gives...

When a persistent mutual friend and some very unpredictable weather conspire to toss Michael and Marnie together on the most epic of 10-day hikes, neither of them can think of anything worse, until, of course, they discover exactly what they've been looking for.

On a nature hike with her class, young Amelia Bedelia's literal-mindedness causes confusion along with some laughs.

Instead of retiring to enjoy his loving and beautiful wife and large and happy family, Bill Bryson challenges himself to hike the Appalachian Trail: 2,200 miles of America's most unspoiled, spectacular, and rugged countryside from Georgia to Maine. The peace and tranquility he hopes to find, though, is anything but, when the only person he can find willing to join him on the trek is his long-lost former friend Katz, a down-on-his-luck serial philanderer....

Nature walks on the Indiana Prairie highlights 29 outings that focus on the Indiana prairie, savanna and wetlands that are found in the Grand Prairie natural region. This guide book briefly describes the natural and social history of each nature walk. Accurate maps and detailed highway directions and trail descriptions help in planning your trips. Numerous color images of this unique region enhance the pages. The author has personally experienced...

"A year ago, Katie and her cousin Aster survived a night that left their world and easy friendship fractured. Desperate to heal and leave the past behind them, they tackle four days of hiking in the Utah backcountry. But the desert they've loved for years has tricks up its sleeve. An illness, an injury, and a freak storm leave them short on confidence and supplies. When they come across a young couple with extra supplies on the trail, they're grateful...

"Jack and Anna go on a hike. They duck under trees, hop over streams, and see many animals along the way. They wish they could go on a hike the next day, too, but Mom says no. Can they have their own outdoor adventure in their backyard?"-- Provided by publisher

This series arms you with information about equipment, methods, and safety for popular outdoor activities. Learn the importance of nature conservation and the behaviors of wild animals. Get ready to pack your bags for your own outdoor adventure with this book about hiking.