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 Tahoe Camping & Hiking
Seasoned camping and hiking expert Tom Stienstra extends travelers his firsthand advice on how to find the best spots in Tahoe to pitch a tent or hit the trail, from cobalt-blue Lake Tahoe's shores to adventure-filled Desolation Wilderness. Moon Tahoe Camping & Hiking's in-depth coverage also offers best-of lists—including Best Boat-in Campgrounds, Best Self-Guided Nature Walks, and Best for Waterfalls—ensuring that both outdoors beginners and experts will find the campgrounds and trails to match their skill levels and interests. Complete with clear directions to each location, detailed destination descriptions, difficulty and quality ratings for each hike, and helpful maps, Moon Tahoe Camping & Hiking provides campers and hikers with all the necessary tools to head outdoors.
Moon Take a Hike Los Angeles
With hikes that lead you to forget the stress of the bustling city, Moon's first edition of Take a Hike Los Angeles gets you out there, exploring and experiencing amazing places just minutes from your driveway. Local California authors Ann Marie Brown and Julie Sheer show you the best hikes in and around LA. All hikes within the guide take less than 2 1/2 hours to reach by car, with details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead. Ann Marie and Julie have compiled lists of their favorite hikes including:
• Best Waterfall Hikes
• Best Hikes to History
• Best Hikes for Families
• Best Wildflower Hikes
• Best Coastal Hikes
• Best Butt-Kickers
• Best Summit Views
• Best Hikes for Geology Buffs
Moon Take a Hike Minneapolis and St. Paul
The landscape of Minneapolis and St. Paul is a mix of lakes, rivers, expansive wetlands, evergreen forests, and grassy prairies. Because of the abundance of scenery around the city, hiking in the Twin Cities is more than just a trek around the town. Hiking enthusiast and local Jake Kulju shows you the best hikes in and around Minneapolis and St. Paul. All hikes within the guide take less than 2 hours to reach by car, with details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead. Jake has compiled lists of his favorite hikes including:
Best River Hikes
Best Lake Hikes
Best Historical Hikes
Best Hikes for Families
Best Metro Hikes
Best Nature and Wildlife Hikes
Moon Take a Hike Portland
Portland and its surroundings are home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the West - it is a hiker's paradise. Because of the abundance of unrivaled scenery around the city, hiking in Portland is more than just a trek around the town. Outdoor expert and Portlandite Barbara I. Bond shows you the best hikes in and around Portland. All hikes within the guide take less than 2 hours to reach by car, with details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead. Theresa has compiled lists of her favorite hikes including:
Best For Hiking With Children
Best Waterfall Hikes
Best Wildflower Hikes
Best Bird Watching Hikes
Best Butt-Kickers
Best Views
Moon Take a Hike Seattle
Beautiful lakes, sparkling bays, rugged peaks, lush hills, and countless islands comprise the outlying area of the bustling city of Seattle. There is such stunning scenery around the city that hiking in Seattle is more than a trek around town. Scott Leonard shows you the best hikes in and around Seattle—all within two hours of the city. With details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead, Leonard has all the bases covered. Suggested lists of hikes include:
• Best Easy Hikes
• Best Hikes to Lakes
• Best Wildflower Hikes
• Best Hikes to Waterfalls
• Best Hikes to Summits
• Best Hikes with Kids
• Best Hikes for Berry Picking
Moon Take a Hike Washington, D.C.
Historic grounds, mountain terrain, beachside and waterfalls surround Washington DC. Because of the stunning scenery around the city, hiking in Washington DC is more than a trek around town. Travel writer Theresa Dowell Blackinton shows you the best hikes in and around Washington DC. All hikes within the guide take less than 2 hours to reach by car, with details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead. Theresa has compiled lists of her favorite hikes, including Best Historical Hikes, Best Kid-Friendly Hikes, and Best for Viewing Wildlife.
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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.