{"product_id":"60-hikes-within-60-miles-washington-dc-including-suburban-and-outlying-areas-of-maryland-and-virginia-9781634041775","title":"60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C.: Including Suburban and Outlying Areas of Maryland and Virginia","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom Downtown through the suburbs to the mountains in the west and the marshlands in the east, the Washington metro area has something to offer anyone looking for a good hike.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePart of the most comprehensive hiking series in print, the 3rd edition of \u003ci\u003e60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C.\u003c\/i\u003e is a complete revision by local travel writers \u003cb\u003eRachel Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eRenee Sklarew\u003c\/b\u003e. The new issue features a wider collection of trails specifically designed for day trips. With options that range from easy to challenging, families and serious hikers will find both inspiration and detailed information to guide their exploration of the many trails within roughly an hour's drive of the metro area. \u003cbr\u003eGet the most up-to-date hiking information in the new edition including: \u003cli\u003e23 new hikes including metro and wheelchair accessible trails \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRevised routes with many loop trails \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUpdated maps and new photos \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDetailed directions and information about hours, facilities and restrictions \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDescriptions of flora, fauna and wildlife hikers are likely to see \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOptions for additional activities and points of interest nearby \u003cbr\u003eReaders looking for new places to explore will discover a bounty of sites, some well-known and beloved, while others remain hidden gems ripe for exploration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRenee Marchese Sklarew\u003c\/b\u003e is a native Washingtonian who enjoys exploring her city's many attractions, including its parks and trails. As a young girl, her father received a temporary assignment that took her family to Switzerland, and that's where she began her passion for hiking and exploring. Today, her family makes surveying nature's wonders a priority, and they love visiting America's National Parks. Renee regularly contributes travel articles and photos to newspapers and magazines, including the \u003ci\u003eWashingtonian, Northern Virginia Magazine, Boston Globe, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e. She is co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Unofficial Guide to Washington DC\u003c\/i\u003e and Fodor's \u003ci\u003eWashington DC Guidebook\u003c\/i\u003e. Recently, she joined the team of \u003ci\u003e\"Oh Ranger!\"\u003c\/i\u003e editing guides to national, state, and local parks. Renee hopes readers will use \u003ci\u003e60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington D.C.\u003c\/i\u003e to discover new trails and meaningful destinations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRachel Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer and has been the Washington, D.C., Expert for About.com (now TripSavvy.com) since 2004. Rachel is also the author of the book \u003ci\u003eImages of Rail - Union Station \u003c\/i\u003e in Washington, D.C., and has written numerous articles for local and regional publications. She especially enjoys outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding. She met her husband, Brian, through a local windsurfing club, and they have spent more than 25 years together seeking new adventures as they travel across the region and around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaul Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e works as a writer\/editor and plays primarily as a social and solo hiker. He has been leading hikes year-round in the Washington metro area and beyond since 1990, most recently for the Sierra Club and Appalachian Mountain Club. His forte is getting people with a taste for adventure to sample the pleasures and surprises of the area's remarkable array of hiking opportunities.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Menasha Ridge Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552741589266,"sku":"9781634041775","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9e8329f3-1737-452f-94bd-a96296a2b754.jpg?v=1754901928","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/60-hikes-within-60-miles-washington-dc-including-suburban-and-outlying-areas-of-maryland-and-virginia-9781634041775","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}