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Kids on the Trail! Hiking with Children in the Adirondacks

Describes 62 hikes, treks, and opportunities to explore with children on trails throughout the Park. The book provides anecdotes, planning information, and practical tips for addressing the needs of children of different ages as they and their adult companions take to the trails. Each trail description notes how to get to the trailhead, the round-trip distance, and, where pertinent, the ascent involved. Includes page maps, photographs, and illustrations by the authors' children. By Rose Rivezzi and David Trithart. 1st ed. 176 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Softcover. Member price $10.36. List price $12.95. Order here.

An Adirondack Sampler: Day Hikes for All Seasons

Fifty well-planned excursions throughout the Park, with difficulty ratings, distances, and elevation changes as well as descriptions of what you might expect to see. Illustrated with photos and page maps. A perennial best seller. By Bruce Wadsworth. 4th ed. 128 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Softcover. Member price $10.36. List price $12.95. Order here.

Views from on High: Fire Tower Trails in the Adirondacks and Catskills

Threatened with destruction, these historical towers are being preserved through the efforts of volunteer organizations throughout the Adirondack and Catskill Parks. This guide describes 28 fire tower trails, how to get to each, the condition of the tower, and whether or not it's open to the public. Includes historical information and anecdotes, page maps, and current and archival photos. By John P. Freeman. 1st ed. 160 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Softcover. Member price $10.36. List price $12.95. Order here.

Catskill Day Hikes for All Seasons

Covers a selection of sixty well-planned hikes throughout the Catskills. Gives difficulty ratings, round-trip distances, and parking and trailhead guidance, as well as descriptions of what you might expect to see. Illustrated with page maps and photos. Includes information on hiking with children and concerns particular to each season. By Carol and David White. 1st ed. 176 pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Softcover. Member price $10.36. List price $12.95. Order here.

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