{"product_id":"hiking-the-catskills-paperback","title":"Hiking the Catskills - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRandi Minetor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStacey Freed\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHiking the Catskills \u003c\/i\u003eprovides everything hikers need to plan day hikes in the Catskill region of New York State: a five-county area west of the Hudson River that includes parts of Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Sullivan and Ulster counties. This guide selects 40 hikes from the best among the Catskills' famous peaks above 3,500 feet, as well as more moderate trails to backcountry waterfalls, easier trails to some of the area's most spectacular viewpoints, and rail trails that provide access to fragrant woodlands and unusual geological wonders. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a separate, full-color, detailed map for each hike--making it different from books by the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountain Clubs--and waypoint-by-waypoint directions to guide readers along trails with confidence. Color photos and descriptions of the history, natural wonders, and special features of each hike help readers choose the best hikes for their personal interests and skill levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a region largely abandoned by tourists and just now seeing renewed interest from visitors, \u003ci\u003eHiking the Catskills\u003c\/i\u003e provides the guidance readers need to plan exciting trips into the mountains. This book leads them to the ridges, notches, and cloves that inspired a uniquely American landscape painting style, the vistas that drew thousands of vacationers here throughout the twentieth century, and the peaks that challenge the most rugged explorers. It's time to rediscover the Catskills, one of New York's most fascinating natural areas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRandi Minetor\u003c\/b\u003e has written more than 50 books for several of Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield's imprints, including ten books on hiking in New York State: \u003ci\u003eBest Easy Day Hikes books\u003c\/i\u003e for Rochester (two editions), Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, and the Hudson Valley; two editions of \u003ci\u003eHiking Waterfalls in New York\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHiking through History New York\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHiking the Lower Hudson River Valley\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eScenic Driving New York\u003c\/i\u003e and the tenth edition of \u003ci\u003eNew York Off the Beaten Path\u003c\/i\u003e for Lyons Press. Randi has written more than 70 books for a wide range of publishers with more than 150,000 copies in print, and she also writes for magazines in the theatre technology and medical sectors. She lives in Rochester, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStacey Freed\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer and editor for publications including \u003ci\u003eBetter Homes and Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e Special Interest Publications; AARP online; Forbes.com; \u003ci\u003eREALTOR \u003c\/i\u003emagazine; \u003ci\u003eProfessional Builder; Products; Professional Remodeler; Custom Builder; Timber Home Living, Country's Best Cabins, Remodeling, Window \u0026amp; Door Magazine, Rochester Magazine, Canandaigua Magazine, Net Assets; AKC's Family Dog; Rochester Democrat \u0026amp; Chronicle, Washington Post, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Baltimore Jewish Tim\u003c\/i\u003ees. \u003ci\u003eHiking the Catskills\u003c\/i\u003e will be her first book. She lives in Pittsford, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.95 x 6.05 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45899780784325,"sku":"9781493062997","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/Sll5aS9iLy9zelo0ZU55N2g3K1Jxdz09.webp?v=1771965400","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/hiking-the-catskills-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}