Rail-Trails Midwest Great Lakes
Rail-Trails Midwest Great Lakes

Author: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 2009-06-02

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 0899977065

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In this edition in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the best of the Great Lakes rail-trails, home to the most rail-trails in the country. With 113 rural, suburban, and urban trails threading through nearly 2300 miles, Rail-Trails Midwest: Great Lakes covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Many rail-trails are paved and run through the most popular parts of town, such as the 61-mile Illinois Prairie Path, which links Chicago-area suburbs. Others take you back in time for a look at regional history, like Ohio's 11-mile Holmes County Trail. The Midwest has thousands of miles of rail corridor that have been turned into 360 rail-trails in the Great Lakes alone. Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, trailhead, parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities. Many of the level rail-trails are suitable for walking, jogging, bicycling, inline skating, wheelchairs, and horses.

Rail-Trails Michigan and Wisconsin
Rail-Trails Michigan and Wisconsin

Author: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 2018-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780899979359

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Explore 63 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across two states. All around the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present their list of 63 of the best, most highly rated rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Michigan and Wisconsin. Each entry includes detailed maps, driving directions to trailheads, activity icons, and succinct descriptions. Explore Wisconsin's iconic Elroy-Sparta State Trail--widely acknowledged to be the oldest rail-trail in America--or Lake Michigan Pathway, which features beaches and marinas that keep you in close touch with its namesake. Tour Michigan's state capital on the Lansing River Trail, which winds along scenic riverbanks for 8 miles, from the campus of Michigan State University to Old Town Lansing. Witness the effects of ancient ice floes on Wisconsin's landscape along the 52-mile Glacial Drumlin State Trail. You'll love the variety in this collection of Midwestern multiuse trails--from beautiful waterways and scenic areas to the hustle and bustle of the states' urban centers. So whether you're looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you'll find it in this comprehensive trail guide.

Best Rail Trails Wisconsin
Best Rail Trails Wisconsin

Author: Kevin Revolinski

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2009-01-20

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0762755857

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This series of two-color guides includes comprehensive state-by-state guides to walking, jogging, bicycling, and cross-country skiing along rail-trail systems. Written by locals with expert knowledge of their states, these easy-to-use books provide mile-by-mile descriptions of the most popular rural and urban rail trails. They include: Full trail profiles, including length, access points, difficulty rating, and surface type Detailed trail maps At-a-glance icons for easy identification of rail trails that best suit one’s interests Information on wheelchair accessibility; availability of parking, rest rooms, and places to eat along the trail; location of ranger stations, visitor’s centers and depot museums; and where to rent bikes

Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Rapids, Michigan
Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Rapids, Michigan

Author: Kevin Revolinski

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2012-06-19

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 1493005103

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Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Rapids, Michigan includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow trails that trek along the dunes of Michigan, follow charming creeks, and disappear into dense pine forests.Look inside for:Casual hikes to full-day adventuresAfter-dinner strolls to full-day hikesHikes for everyone, including families Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail mapsTrail Finder for best hikes for dogs, children, lake lovers, and great views.GPS coordinates

The Living Great Lakes
The Living Great Lakes

Author: Jerry Dennis

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2004-06

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780312331030

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The author provides an account of his experiences as a crew member on a tall-masted schooner during a six-week voyage through the Great Lakes, and discusses his other explorations of the lakes, looking at their history, geology, and environmental disaster and rescue.

The Great Lakes at Ten Miles an Hour
The Great Lakes at Ten Miles an Hour

Author: Thomas Shevory

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781517903459

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COVER -- Half-title page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Epigraph -- CONTENTS -- Introduction: An Unexpected Idea -- Lake Huron -- Lake Erie -- Lake Michigan -- Lake Superior -- Lake Ontario -- Conclusion: Future Prospects -- Notes -- Author bio

Best Lake Hikes Wisconsin
Best Lake Hikes Wisconsin

Author: Steve Johnson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-04-01

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1493046810

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Best Lake Hikes Wisconsin includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic lake hikes in the area. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Best Lake Hikes Wisconsin will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular lakes and rivers.