Moon Outdoors
Moon Outdoors authors know their stuff—devoted campers, hikers, boaters, anglers, bikers, and golfers agree. These local recreation gurus have hiked the trails, fished the rivers, and pitched their tents, all to provide you with the complete lowdown on every outdoor location and activity.
Moon Outdoors
Moon Take a Hike Boston
Pastoral landscapes, craggy summits, and quiet, wooded hills lie just a stone's throw from New England's largest urban center. Because of the stunning scenery around the city, hiking in Boston is more than a trek around town. In Moon Take a Hike Boston, avid outdoorswoman Jacqueline Tourville shows you the best hikes in and around Boston—all within two hours of the city. With details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead, Tourville has all the bases covered. Suggested lists of hikes include:
Best Historical Hikes
Best Summit Views
Best Coastal Hikes
Best Kid-Friendly Hikes
Best Butt-kickers
Best for Bird Watching
Best for Solitude
Moon Take a Hike Chicago
Chicago and its surroundings offer hikers a rich variety of hiking options, including rugged trails, large forest preserves, and looping rivers. Because of the unique scenery around the city, hiking in Chicago is more than just a trek around town. In Moon Take a Hike Chicago, dedicated outdoor explorer Barbara I. Bond shows you the best hikes in and around Chicago—all within two hours of the city. With details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead, Bond has all the bases covered. Suggested lists of hikes include:
Best for Hiking with Children
Best Urban Hikes
Best Wildflower Hikes
Best for History Lovers
Best Bird-Watching Hikes
Best Geology Hikes
Moon Take a Hike New York City
Hiking around New York City is more than just treks between high rises. In Moon Take a Hike New York City, award-winning writer Skip Card shows you the best hikes in and around The Big Apple—all within two hours of the city. Card offers details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach trailheads, as well as lists of his favorite hikes, such as:
• Best Hikes for High Peaks
• Best Hikes for Kids
• Best Hikes for Bird-Watching
• Best Paths to the Past
• Best Hikes for Interesting Geology
• Best Hikes for Escaping the Crowds
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Moon Travel Guides make independent travel and outdoor exploration fun and accessible. With expert and adventurous travel writers delivering a mix of honest insight, first-rate strategic travel advice, insider travel tips and an essential dose of humor, Moon Travel Guides ensure that travelers have an uncommon and entirely satisfying experience. Each travel book is filled with unique trip ideas, easy-to-use maps, and detailed information on sights, restaurants, and accommodations. Moon Travel Guides not only point you in the right direction, they inspire new ideas and adventure. Whether you are seeking a relaxing beach trip to Hawaii, or an adventure travel trip to the rainforests of Costa Rica, Moon guidebooks—and Moon.com—are with you every step of the way. Founded in 1973, the Moon Travel Guides series includes Moon Handbooks, Moon Outdoors, Moon Metro, Moon Living Abroad and Moon Spotlight travel books. Moon is based in Berkeley, California and is a proud member of the Perseus Books Group.