{"product_id":"best-hikes-houston-the-greatest-views-wildlife-and-forest-strolls-9781493042531","title":"Best Hikes Houston: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls","description":"Covering some of the best hikes within driving distance of Houston, this revised and updated guide offers something for every hiker--from easy nature walks to strenuous day hikes. Each featured hike includes a route description; at-a-glance data such as distance and difficulty level; thorough directions to the trailhead; directional cues; and a detailed, accurate trail map.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside you'll find full-color photos and maps; information on approximate hiking times, canine compatibility, and fees and permits required; and sidebars on local lore, points of interest, and area wildlife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeith Stelter was a columnist for the HCN newspaper group and has been hiking, writing, and taking photographs for fifty years. He hiked national park trails with his father, and hiked extensively in the Houston, Austin-San Antonio areas. Keith served as executive director of the Texas Outdoor Writers Association in 2006 and 2007 and is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, Texas Master Naturalists, North American Nature Photographers Association, and American Trails Association. He is the author of several books about Texas, including Best Hikes Near Austin and San Antonio and Best Easy Day Hikes guides to Austin and San Antonio. Matt Forster recently relocated to southeast Texas from the Midwest. He has written travel and recreation guides for Colorado, Michigan, and Ohio--including Best Hikes Near Detroit \u0026amp; Ann Arbor, Best Tent Camping Michigan, Colorado Explorer's Guide, and Backroads \u0026amp; Byways of Michigan. He explores his new home with his two kids.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Falcon Press Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50851072737554,"sku":"9781493042531","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_493e41f4-d160-47c0-a464-1d78ae473660.jpg?v=1737423871","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/best-hikes-houston-the-greatest-views-wildlife-and-forest-strolls-9781493042531","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}