Hiking Pennsylvania

This is the eight book in the "America's Best Day Hiking" series, showcases 103 of the best day hiking trails throughout the state. Outdoor enthusiasts will find all the information they need to enjoy self-guided tours of scenic trails in such featured areas as French Creek State Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Allegheny National Forest, Gettysburg and Erie National Wildlife Refuge. Author Mike Bleech gives readers much more than just detailed descriptions and easy-to-follow maps; it also describes the history, terrain, flora and fauna of each hiking area to help them understand and appreciate their surroundings even more. Whether hikers are from Pennsylvania, the surroundings states or just planning a visit to the area, they will find there is no better way to discover the state's natural beauty than with this guide.