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You love to backpack, but you can only get out on the trail a few weekends a year. This book was written for you. It is the first guide to cover the length of the Appalachian Trail in a single volume. It doesn't describe every mile of the trail, but offers detailed descriptions of the suggested hikes. Why sort through guidebooks looking for a good hike, when the best of the Appalachian Trail is all here in one book. Includes day hikes in all fourteen states the Appalachian Trail passes through.

The most trusted resource to the Last Frontier, Best Places Alaska is the only evaluative guide to the state. With detailed information on park outfitters, milepost stops, and festivals -- from salmon derbies to dog mushing races to exciting Native cultural events -- this illustrated guide takes readers to the heart of America's most rugged, breathtaking state. Researched and written by knowledgeable locals, the book covers all the outdoor adventure possibilities and majestic scenery of Alaska, including the top spots for halibut and salmon fishing, strategies for safe bear-viewing, kayaking Prince William Sound, and hiking in Denali National Park. Star-rated restaurants and lodgings, as well as the best sights and attractions, help travelers negotiate highways and cities from Ketchikan to Barrow, while special sections detail cruise ships, wilderness lodges, driving Canada's Alaska Highway, viewing the northern lights, and much more.

From Cannon Beach to Spokane to Whistler, this title presents the 'Best Places Northwest', providing honest recommendations on where to stay, where to eat, and what to see along the way.

Best Places is the original guidebook series to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, started in 1986. Best Places editors and reviewers are all local residents who know and love the city, which makes for more trustworthy content. Restaurants are reviewed with a 4-star rating system--all are recommended (if it s not recommended, it s not in the book). Now with 300+ shopping reviews, Best Places Seattle serves residents and visitors. Three Day Tours offer up getaway itineraries for the length of time most people currently take for vacations, and a simple icon system calls out bargain, family-friendly, romantic, and uniquely Seattle establishments."

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Europe's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 41 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Traverse the rugged Scottish Highlands, plunge into the medieval scenery of the Rhine and drive Italy's Grand Tour. Get to Europe, rent a car, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet's Europe's Best Road Trips:

Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs
Full-colour route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directions
Detours - delightful diversions to see Europe's highlights along the way

Link Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the next

Insider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
Stretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the car

Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Lavish colour photography provides inspiration throughout

Covers Italy, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Europe's Best Road Trips is perfect for exploring Europe via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.

Planning a France trip sans a car? Lonely Planet's Europe, our most comprehensive guide to Europe, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

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Summit Colorado mountains by hiking to the peaks!

In the Rocky Mountains, hikers can experience the adrenaline rush of a mountain climber! Let James Dziezynski guide you along 55 of Colorado's top summit hikes. Conquer some of the most famous peaks (Longs), some of the toughest (Storm King), and some of the most remote (Lone Cone). The expert author leads you to countless breathtaking views, and his spirited descriptions reveal why each trip ranks among the very best.

Now in full color, this inspiring guide covers all of Colorado's major ranges, including Front, Sangre de Cristo, Sawatch, San Juan, Mosquito, and Tenmile. You'll stand atop the highest mountain in the state; visit the ruins of a town flattened by an avalanche; hunt for fossilized seashells more than two miles above sea level; and enjoy countless scrambles, ridge walks, and traverses through Colorado's stunning alpine scenery.

Each hike includes:

Topographic map with GPS waypoints and elevation profile

Difficulty and class ratings tailored to Colorado's unique terrain

Optional routes for further exploration

Fascinating trivia and history

"There is so much of Colorado that is still wild and lonely, and James Dziezynski takes you there in this book. And because he has spent so much time figuring these trips out from a logistical standpoint, it's an easy guidebook to follow. You have a guide whose passion for the high peaks makes the climb up even more enjoyable."
--Doug Schnitzspahn, Elevation Outdoors

Offering essential details and easy-to-read maps, Best Tent Camping: New Mexico presents 50 of the state's best campgrounds for car campers.

Perfect Camping for You in Illinois

The Prairie State provides a spectacular backdrop for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? John Schirle has traversed the entire region--from Apple River Canyon State Park in the northwest, with its bubbling creeks and steep ravines, to the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area in the south, one of the most photographed locations in the state--and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the perfect spot!

Best Tent Camping: Illinois presents 50 private, state park, state recreation area, forest preserve, and wildlife area campgrounds, organized into three distinct regions. Selections are based on location, topography, size, and overall appeal, and every site is rated for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, safety and security, and cleanliness--so you'll always know what to expect. The new full-color edition of this proven guidebook provides everything you need to know, with detailed maps of each campground and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of operation, and facilities, as well as driving directions and GPS coordinates.

Whether you seek a quiet campground near a fish-filled stream or a family campground with all the amenities, grab Best Tent Camping: Illinois. It's an escape for all who wish to find those special locales that recharge the mind, body, and spirit. This guide is a keeper.