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Lace up your boots and sample more than seventy of the finest trails the Hoosier State has to offer!

When Ben, a suburban family man, takes a business trip to rural Pennsylvania, he decides to spend the afternoon before his dinner meeting on a short hike. Once he sets out into the woods behind his hotel, he quickly comes to realize that the path he has chosen cannot be given up easily. With no choice but to move forward, Ben finds himself falling deeper and deeper into a world of man-eating giants, bizarre demons, and colossal insects.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to hiking. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

"Allows readers to explore outdoor opportunities. Alongside information that ranges from RV camping to backcountry hikes, readers will learn about ways to prepare for a camping or hiking trip as well as ways to safely enjoy their time in nature" -- Publisher's website.

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...

“Camping's Top Secrets” goes beyond the scope of traditional camping books, revealing hundreds of field-tested tips to enhance your next outdoor adventure. With clear descriptions organized alphabetically for quick reference, this guide by veteran camping consultant Cliff Jacobson divulges the best-kept secrets of the experts. Get insider tips on: forecasting the weather rigging a canoe or boat treating drinking water using tents and other...

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.

A little girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time.

In the mid-nineteenth century urban walking clubs emerged in the United States. A little more than a century later, tens of millions of Americans were hiking on trails blazed in every region of the country. This groundbreaking book is the first full account of the unique history of the American hiking community and its rich, nationwide culture. Delving into unexplored archives, including those of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Sierra Club, Green...