Best Hiking In Kentucky - April 2024

50 Hikes in Kentucky: From the Appalachian Mountains to the Land Between the Lakes (50 Hikes Guides)

Explore Kentucky's extensive, diverse, and often overlooked network of trails. Hikers in Kentucky will find a stunning array of natural rock arches, rushing rivers, spring wildflowers, and even a recently reintroduced herd of elk. Within the 670,000-acre Daniel Boone National Forest lie two wilderness areas, the Red River Gorge Geological Area, and a trail system highlighted by the 269-mile Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. Outside the national forest lie Cumberland Falls, centered around the mighty waterfall and its world famous moonbow, and Natural Bridge, one of the largest natural... [Read More]

• ASIN: 088150551X
• ASIN: 088150551X
• ISBN: 088150551X
• Brand: W.W. Norton & Co
• Manufacturer: Countryman Press

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern Region, Revised Edition

• ASIN: 0679428526
• ASIN: 0679428526
• ISBN: 0679428526
• Brand: Random House
• Manufacturer: Knopf

Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge: Your Definitive Guide to the Jewel of the Southeast

Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge is the definitive guide to trails in the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Natural Bridge State Park, and Clifty Wilderness. The book showcases 25 of the best hikes in the Gorge, as well as a back-of-book bonus on nearby trails. Distinguished from other Red River Gorge guides, this book provides readers not only with detailed maps, sharp photos, and individual-trail details, THIS guidebook outlines definitive hikes—ways to explore the area and enjoy its flora, fauna, and history.The easy-to-use layout treats each hike distinctly, as its own adventure. Because of... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0897329619
• ASIN: 0897329619
• ISBN: 0897329619
• Manufacturer: Menasha Ridge Press

Best Hikes Columbus: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls (Best Hikes Near Series)

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Columbus veteran hiker Johnny Molloy offers the absolute best hikes in the greater Columbus area. Each featured trail is perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find outdoor activities close to home. This guide leads you up hills, over creeks, and through forests to the best outdoor adventures around Columbus:Discover incredible vistas and spectacular rock formations at Conkles HollowExplore an aboriginal village site at Battelle Darby Creek Park.Experience Ohio’s natural beauty at the Blackhand Gorg... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1493038036
• ASIN: 1493038036
• ISBN: 1493038036
• Manufacturer: Falcon Guides

National Audubon Society Regional Guide to the Southeastern States: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, ... (National Audubon Society Field Guides)

The most comprehensive field guide available to the American Southeast--a portable, essential companion for visitors and residents alike--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers.This compact volume contains:An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more;A complete overview of the southeastern region's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns, and the night sky;An ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0679446834
• ASIN: 0679446834
• ISBN: 0679446834
• Brand: Random House
• Size: One Size
• Manufacturer: Knopf

Kentucky Atlas & Gazetteer

Delorme, a travel planning resource. More than just a great place to purchase DeLorme mapping software, the earth mate GPS and Atlas & gazetteers for every state. You'll find a rich assortment of travel planning items, guide books, globes, maps and atlases covering the entire world. Plus geography-related gift items for travelers, perfect for graduation, retirement, father's day, and holiday gifts.

• ASIN: 0899333400
• UPC: 019916003401
• ASIN: 0899333400
• ISBN: 9780899333403
• Brand: Delorme
• Size: One Size
• Manufacturer: DELORME PUBLISHING

Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Regional Hiking Series)

This guide features 82 hikes within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America's most visited national park. It is complete revised and updated.

• ASIN: 0762770864
• ASIN: 0762770864
• ISBN: 0762770864
• Brand: Globe Pequot
• Manufacturer: Falcon Guides

Mushrooms of the Southeast (A Timber Press Field Guide)

An essential reference for mushroom enthusiasts, hikers, and naturalistsMushrooms of the Southeast is a compact, beautifully illustrated guide packed with descriptions and photographs of hundreds of the region’s most important mushrooms. In addition to profiles on individual species, the book also includes a general discussion and definition of fungi, information on where to find mushrooms and collection guidelines, an overview of fungus ecology, and information on mushroom poisoning and how to avoid it.   Fully illustrates 330 species and discusses more than 1,000 of the region’s most c... [Read More]

• ASIN: 160469730X
• ASIN: 160469730X
• ISBN: 160469730X
• Brand: Timber Press
• Manufacturer: Timber Press

National Geographic Kids Bird Guide of North America, Second Edition

Fly into the world of birds in the most complete guide for kids to North America's birds, featuring range maps, cool facts, fun activities, and detailed descriptions and drawings by Jonathan Alderfer, one of the country's top avian experts and artists.Kids can soar with peregrine falcons or hop with backyard sparrows or sing with robins in the pages of this engaging guide, perfectly leveled for kids just discovering these fascinating feathered friends. With beautiful photography and habitat snapshots, lots of the fun facts kids love, plus interactive birding activities and crafts, the newly up... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1426330731
• ASIN: 1426330731
• ISBN: 1426330731
• Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books

100 Trails of the Big South Fork: Tennessee & Kentucky (100 Hikes In...)

* 100 hikes, their maps, and driving directions to the trail heads* Includes Big South Fork park history, natural history, geology, and safety informationThe Big South Fork has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful recreation areas in the U.S., with a trail system that lets you hike from Tennessee to Kentuck and back. Backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding opportunities on secluded trails abound in this 123,000-acre area. This guidebook covers all the trails of the Big South Fork plus adjacent national forests and areas. Trails for hikers, mountain bikers,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0898866383
• ASIN: 0898866383
• ISBN: 0898866383
• Brand: Brand: Mountaineers Books
• Size: One Size
• Manufacturer: Mountaineers Books

Fly Fishing Kentucky: Your Guide to Tackle, Techniques and the Best Trout Waters in the State

Fly Fishing Kentucky: Your Guide to Tackle, Techniques and the Best Trout Waters in the State Written for new and experienced fly anglers. Illustrated by Christine Schrodt. Covers 36 trout waters in Kentucky, including creeks, lakes and tailwaters. Each entry provides information regarding the ecosystem, fishing recommendations, and driving directions. With detailed recommendations for: Fly, Tackle and Gear Selection Basic Casting Skills Special Fishing Techniques Reading Water to Find Trout Matching the Hatch and Fly Selection

• ASIN: 0692229620
• ASIN: 0692229620
• ISBN: 0692229620
• Manufacturer: Bluegrass Adventures

Hiking Kentucky (America's Best Day Hiking Series)

This is your complete guide to the most interesting and scenic day-hiking trails in Kentucky. No matter what part of the state you want to explore or how easy or hard a trek you want, this handy book will lead you to the right trail. Hiking Kentucky features the following:- Detailed descriptions of 100 trails, including the length of trail, estimated time to hike it, and a difficulty rating- 144 easy-to-read park and trail maps- A map of each featured trail, with points of interest and trail distances- Practical information on how to get to parks, the park hours, available facilities, perm... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0880118121
• ASIN: 0880118121
• ISBN: 0880118121
• Brand: Brand: Human Kinetics
• Manufacturer: Human Kinetics

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati: Including Clifton Gorge, Southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati covers the best and oftentimes little-known hiking destinations within 60 miles of the greater Cincinnati area. The hikes were selected based on family friendliness, scenery, and history. Many of the hikes fall between 3 to 5 miles in length, providing parents with a relaxing and revitalizing hike that even little ones can enjoy. Author Tammy York hiked most of the trails with her two young daughters. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati was created with other parents and newbie hikers in mind, yet it provides plenty of challenging hikes for skilled outdoor... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0897325109
• ASIN: 0897325109
• ISBN: 0897325109
• Brand: MENASHA RIDGE PRESS
• Manufacturer: Menasha Ridge Press

Birds of Kentucky Field Guide

Make bird watching in Kentucky even more enjoyable! With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in Kentucky. This book features 112 species of Kentucky birds, organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Fact-filled information, a compare feature, range maps and detailed photographs help to ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

• ASIN: 188506196X
• ASIN: 188506196X
• ISBN: 188506196X
• Brand: Adventure Publications Inc.
• Manufacturer: Adventure Publications

Prodigal Summer: A Novel

• ASIN: B000QUCO8U
• ASIN: B000QUCO8U
• Manufacturer: HarperCollins e-books

Hiking Waterfalls Kentucky : A Guide to the State's Best Waterfall Hikes

Hiking Waterfalls in Kentucky includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for some of the state’s most scenic waterfall hikes. Encompassing state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, this guide includes history,

• UPC: 771199543

Moon California Hiking : The Complete Guide to 1,000 of the Best Hikes in the Golden State

Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and head out to discover the best hiking trails in the Golden State with Moon California Hiking.A Hike for Everyone: Pick the right hike for you, from breathtaking

• UPC: 47873018

Hiking Waterfalls in Georgia and South Carolina : A Guide to the States' Best Waterfall Hikes

A beautiful, full-color guidebook to more than 50 of the best waterfall hikes in South Carolina and Georgia. Many of the hikes and waterfalls are located along the border between the two states, within easy

• UPC: 16466800
• Model: 601788

Hiking Waterfalls in North Carolina : A Guide to the State's Best Waterfall Hikes

A beautiful, full-color guidebook to more than 150 of the best waterfall hikes in North

• UPC: 16466801

Weird kentucky : your travel guide to kentucky's local legends and best kept secrets - hardcover: 9781402754388

-Best Travel Series of the Year 2006!---Booklist What's weird around here?That's a question Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman have enjoyed asking for years--and their offbeat sense of curiosity led them to create the bestselling phenomenon,

• UPC: 7963659

Moon pacific northwest hiking : the complete guide to more than 900 of the best hikes in washington: 9781598800999

Outdoorsmen Sean Patrick Hill and Scott Leonard know the best hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest, including the Oregon Coast, Puget Sound, and the Columbia River Gorge. Hill and Leonard provide easy-to-follow maps, driving directions,

• UPC: 13034145

Hiking waterfalls in new england : a guide to the region's best waterfall hikes: 9780762786855

Hiking Waterfalls in New England includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the area. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates.Hiking

• UPC: 28985432

Hiking Waterfalls in Oregon : A Guide to the State's Best Waterfall Hikes

"This beautiful, full-color guidebook features 64 of the best waterfall hikes in the Beaver

• UPC: 28978993

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati : Including Clifton Gorge, Southeast Indiana, and Northern Kentucky

"60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Cincinnati covers the best and oftentimes little-known hiking destinations within 60 miles of the greater Cincinnati area. The hikes were selected based on family friendliness, scenery, and history. Many of

• UPC: 29650923

Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge : Your Definitive Guide to the Jewel of the Southeast

"Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge" is the definitive guide to trails in the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Natural Bridge State Park, and Clifty Wilderness. The book showcases 25 of the best hikes in the

• UPC: 20748898